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Design & Applied Arts at University of Wisconsin-Stout

What traits are you looking for in a school for Design & Applied Arts, take a look at what University of Wisconsin-Stout. We’ve gathered the following information to help you decide.

University of Wisconsin-Stout sits in Menomonie, WI.

During the most recent reporting year, 146 design & applied arts degrees were granted at University of Wisconsin-Stout.

Online & Distance Learning at University of Wisconsin-Stout

Online coursework is an option at University of Wisconsin-Stout. Among 6,926 students, 1,265 (18%) studied exclusively online and 1,988 (29%) took at least some classes online.

Design & Applied Arts Rankings at University of Wisconsin-Stout

Rankings can help you compare University of Wisconsin-Stout’s Design & Applied Arts program against peer institutions.

Master’s-Level Rankings

Ranking	Scope	Rank
Best Schools (Quality)	Wisconsin	#6 of 16
Best Value	Wisconsin	#13 of 16
Best Schools (Quality)	Great Lakes (Region)	#27 of 82
Best Value	Great Lakes (Region)	#49 of 82
Best Schools (Quality)	Nationwide	#142 of 603
Best Value	Nationwide	#371 of 600

Earnings for Design & Applied Arts Graduates from University of Wisconsin-Stout

Those who finish University of Wisconsin-Stout’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	$39,578
2 years	$36,717
3 years	$44,394
4 years	$47,390
5 years	$51,582

How does this compare to the school overall? At the four-year mark, Design & Applied Arts graduates from University of Wisconsin-Stout take home a median $47,390, compared with $59,349 for all University of Wisconsin-Stout graduates — about 20% lower than the school-wide median.

Median Debt at Graduation

Typical debt at graduation for Design & Applied Arts graduates from University of Wisconsin-Stout stands at $27,000.

Student Demographics & Diversity

Take a look at the composition of Design & Applied Arts graduates at University of Wisconsin-Stout, broken down by degree level.

Program-wide, Design & Applied Arts graduates at University of Wisconsin-Stout are 68% women (99) and 32% men (47).

Design & Applied Arts Bachelor’s Program at University of Wisconsin-Stout

Of the 143 bachelor’s design & applied arts graduates at University of Wisconsin-Stout, 69% were women (98) and 31% were men (45).

The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Design & Applied Arts bachelor’s degree recipients at University of Wisconsin-Stout.

Race / Ethnicity	Number of Graduates
White	123
Hispanic / Latino	8
Black / African American	1
Asian	6
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander	1
Two or More Races	4

Racial-ethnic minorities make up 14% of Design & Applied Arts bachelor’s degree recipients at University of Wisconsin-Stout, lower than the national average of 37%.*

Design & Applied Arts Master’s Program at University of Wisconsin-Stout

Of the 3 master’s design & applied arts degrees awarded at University of Wisconsin-Stout, 33% were women (1) and 67% were men (2).

The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Design & Applied Arts master’s degree recipients at University of Wisconsin-Stout.

Race / Ethnicity	Number of Graduates
White	2
Hispanic / Latino	1

Minority students account for 33% of Design & Applied Arts master’s degree recipients at University of Wisconsin-Stout, higher than 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 Wisconsin-Stout

This Design & Applied Arts program at University of Wisconsin-Stout offers more specialized concentrations:

Concentration	Graduates
Industrial Design	24
Interior Design	37
Graphic Design	46
Game & Interactive Media Design	36
Other Design & Applied Arts	3

Highest-Paying Careers for Design & Applied Arts Graduates

Students who finish Design & Applied Arts program at University of Wisconsin-Stout pursue many career paths. The table below ranks the highest-paying 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.