Design & Applied Arts at University of Southern California
If you plan to study Design & Applied Arts, you may want to check out the program at University of Southern California. The following information will help you decide if it is a good fit for you.
University of Southern California sits in Los Angeles, CA.
In the most recent year for which we have data, 110 design & applied arts degrees were granted at University of Southern California.
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Studying Online at University of Southern California
Distance learning is available at University of Southern California. Of 46,566 students, 6,077 (13%) were enrolled entirely in distance education and 9,437 (20%) took at least some classes online.
Design & Applied Arts Rankings at University of Southern California
Rankings can help you compare University of Southern California’s Design & Applied Arts program against other schools offering the same major.
Master’s-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Schools (Quality) | California | #4 of 84 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Far Western (Region) | #5 of 113 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #6 of 603 |
| Best Value | California | #67 of 83 |
| Best Value | Far Western (Region) | #92 of 112 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #522 of 600 |
Earnings for Design & Applied Arts Graduates from University of Southern California
Students who complete University of Southern California’s Design & Applied Arts program earn at the following median levels (per the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard):
| Years After Graduation | Median Earnings |
|---|---|
| 1 year | $29,631 |
| 2 years | $42,682 |
| 3 years | $42,026 |
| 4 years | $56,391 |
| 5 years | $79,947 |
How do these earnings stack up against the rest of the school? Four years after graduating, Design & Applied Arts graduates from University of Southern California report median earnings of $56,391, compared with $101,273 for all University of Southern California graduates — about 44% lower than the school-wide median.
Median Debt at Graduation
Median student loan debt for Design & Applied Arts graduates from University of Southern California is $18,262.
Student Demographics & Diversity
The following sections describe the student demographics for Design & Applied Arts graduates at University of Southern California, broken down by degree level.
Looking at the program as a whole, Design & Applied Arts graduates at University of Southern California are 63% women (69) and 37% men (41).
Design & Applied Arts Bachelor’s Program at University of Southern California
Of the 78 bachelor’s design & applied arts degrees awarded at University of Southern California, 67% were women (52) and 33% were men (26).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Design & Applied Arts bachelor’s degree recipients at University of Southern California.
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| White | 16 |
| Hispanic / Latino | 10 |
| Black / African American | 4 |
| Asian | 26 |
| Two or More Races | 7 |
| International (Nonresident) | 13 |
| Unknown | 2 |
Minority students account for 60% of Design & Applied Arts bachelor’s degree recipients at University of Southern California, above the national average of 37%.*
Design & Applied Arts Master’s Program at University of Southern California
Among the 32 master’s design & applied arts graduates at University of Southern California, 53% were women (17) and 47% were men (15).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Design & Applied Arts master’s degree recipients at University of Southern California.
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| White | 8 |
| Black / African American | 4 |
| Asian | 8 |
| International (Nonresident) | 12 |
Racial-ethnic minorities make up 38% of Design & Applied Arts master’s degree recipients at University of Southern California, above the national average of 25%.*
*The racial-ethnic minorities figure is the total number of graduates minus White, international (nonresident), and unknown-race graduates.
More Specific Design & Applied Arts Concentrations at University of Southern California
The Design & Applied Arts program at University of Southern California offers more specialized concentrations:
| Concentration | Graduates |
|---|---|
| Visual Communications | 63 |
| Game & Interactive Media Design | 47 |
Highest-Paying Careers for Design & Applied Arts Graduates
Graduates of the Design & Applied Arts program at University of Southern California work across a variety of fields. Here are the best-paid careers for Design & Applied Arts majors, ordered by median annual salary:
| Occupation | Nationwide Median Wage |
|---|---|
| Set and Exhibit Designers | $109,049 |
| Art Directors | $103,285 |
| Web and Digital Interface Designers | $88,198 |
| Artists and Related Workers, All Other | $83,610 |
| Photographers | $75,743 |
| Designers, All Other | $73,407 |
| Postsecondary Teachers, All Other | $68,967 |
| Architecture Teachers, Postsecondary | $66,757 |
| Graphic Designers | $66,386 |
| Video Game Designers | $62,617 |
References
- IPEDS — Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System
- U.S. Department of Education — College Scorecard
- O*NET Online (Bureau of Labor Statistics)
- National Center for Education Statistics
More about our data sources and methodologies.