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Design & Applied Arts at Washington State University

Design & Applied Arts at Washington State University

If you plan to study Design & Applied Arts, take a look at what Washington State University. The following information will help you decide if it is a good fit for you.

Washington State University is in Pullman, WA.

For the most recent IPEDS reporting year, 55 design & applied arts degrees were awarded at Washington State University.

Online & Distance Learning at Washington State University

Distance learning is available at Washington State University. Of 25,685 students, 3,979 (15%) were enrolled entirely in distance education and 3,428 (13%) took at least some classes online.

Design & Applied Arts Rankings at Washington State University

Use these rankings to compare Washington State University’s Design & Applied Arts program to other colleges that offer this major.

Master’s-Level Rankings

Ranking Scope Rank
Best Schools (Quality) Washington #2 of 16
Best Value Washington #10 of 16
Best Schools (Quality) Far Western (Region) #11 of 113
Best Schools (Quality) Nationwide #46 of 603
Best Value Far Western (Region) #75 of 112
Best Value Nationwide #278 of 600

Earnings for Design & Applied Arts Graduates from Washington State University

Those who finish Washington State University’s Design & Applied Arts program earn at the following median levels (per the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard):

Median earnings by years after graduation for Design & Applied Arts at Washington State University
Years After Graduation Median Earnings
1 year $42,683
2 years $44,356
3 years $48,346
4 years $57,332
5 years $61,992

How does this compare to the school overall? Four years out, Design & Applied Arts graduates from Washington State University take home a median $57,332, compared with $70,460 for all Washington State University graduates — about 19% lower than the school-wide median.

Design & Applied Arts earnings compared with all majors at Washington State University

Median Debt at Graduation

The median debt for Design & Applied Arts graduates from Washington State University is $22,802.

Student Demographics & Diversity

The following sections describe the composition of Design & Applied Arts graduates at Washington State University, broken down by degree level.

Across all degree levels, Design & Applied Arts graduates at Washington State University are 85% women (47) and 15% men (8).

Design & Applied Arts Bachelor’s Program at Washington State University

Of the 29 bachelor’s design & applied arts degrees awarded at Washington State University, 97% were women (28) and 3% were men (1).

Washington State University gender breakdown of Design & Applied Arts Bachelor's degree recipients

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

Race / Ethnicity Number of Graduates
White 21
Hispanic / Latino 5
Asian 1
Two or More Races 1
International (Nonresident) 1
Racial-ethnic diversity of Design & Applied Arts majors at Washington State University

Racial-ethnic minorities make up 24% of Design & Applied Arts bachelor’s degree recipients at Washington State University, below the national average of 37%.*

Design & Applied Arts Master’s Program at Washington State University

Among the 4 master’s design & applied arts graduates at Washington State University, 75% were women (3) and 25% were men (1).

Washington State University gender breakdown of Design & Applied Arts Master's degree recipients

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

Race / Ethnicity Number of Graduates
White 3
Unknown 1
Racial-ethnic diversity of Design & Applied Arts majors at Washington State University

*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 Washington State University

The Design & Applied Arts program at Washington State University includes the following sub-specializations:

Concentration Graduates
Interior Design 33
Graphic Design 22

Highest-Paying Careers for Design & Applied Arts Graduates

Graduates of the Design & Applied Arts program at Washington State University work across a variety of fields. Below are 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

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