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Design & Applied Arts Schools in California

194 students earned Design degrees in California in the 2020-2021 year.

In terms of popularity, Design & Applied Arts is the 92nd most popular major in the state out of a total 270 majors commonly available.

Education Levels of Design & Applied Arts Majors in California

Design majors in the state tend to have the following degree levels:

Education Level Number of Grads
Master’s Degree 193
Post-Master’s Certificate 1
Postbaccalaureate Certificate 1

Gender Distribution

In California, a design major is more popular with women than with men.

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Racial Distribution

The racial distribution of design majors in California is as follows:

  • Asian: 6.7%
  • Black or African American: 4.6%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 6.2%
  • White: 17.0%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 54.1%
  • Other Races: 11.3%
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Jobs for Design & Applied Arts Grads in California

There are 88,250 people in the state and 756,760 people in the nation working in design jobs.

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Wages for Design & Applied Arts Jobs in California

In this state, design grads earn an average of $77,580. Nationwide, they make an average of $71,430.

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There are 10 colleges in California that offer design degrees. Learn about the most popular 10 below:

#1

Academy of Art University

San Francisco
77 Degrees in Major Awarded
38% Graduation Rate
8,928 Total Students

The student loan default rate of 5.00% is a good sign that graduates can afford their loan payments. 73% of students are awarded financial aid at this school. An average student at Academy of Art University will pay a net price of $36,143.

25 Degrees in Major Awarded
66% Graduation Rate
1,612 Total Students

The average student takes 4.32 years to complete their degree at California College of the Arts. 77% of students are awarded financial aid at this school. The student loan default rate is 4.20% which is lower than average.

24 Degrees in Major Awarded
73% Graduation Rate
2,182 Total Students

The average student takes 4.77 years to complete their degree at Art Center College of Design. The full-time teacher rate is 27%. Roughly six years after entering college, graduates of this school earn $52,191 a year.

21 Degrees in Major Awarded
92% Graduation Rate
46,287 Total Students

9 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. The 1.30% student loan default rate is lower than average. Seeking financial aid? At this school, 70% of students receive it.

15 Degrees in Major Awarded
57% Graduation Rate
1,073 Total Students

The average student takes 4.20 years to complete their degree at Otis College of Art and Design. 7 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. An average student at Otis College of Art and Design will pay a net price of $45,026.

9 Degrees in Major Awarded
55% Graduation Rate
27,349 Total Students

The student to faculty ratio is 22 to 1. 50% of the teachers are full time. Roughly six years after entering college, graduates of this school earn $50,184 a year.

6 Degrees in Major Awarded
68% Graduation Rate
1,271 Total Students

Grads earn an average early-career salary of $26,022 after earning their degree at this institution. 20% of the teachers are full time. The student loan default rate is 3.80% which is lower than average.

6 Degrees in Major Awarded
91% Graduation Rate
44,589 Total Students

Of all the teachers who work at the school, 72% are considered full time. Most students complete their degree in 4.15 years. This school boasts a lower than average student loan default rate of 1.60%.

6 Degrees in Major Awarded
61% Graduation Rate
782 Total Students

Most students complete their degree in 4.56 years. The full-time teacher rate is 21%. The student loan default rate is 4.00% which is lower than average.

4 Degrees in Major Awarded
69% Graduation Rate
40,069 Total Students

47% of the teachers are full time. The student loan default rate is 2.40% which is lower than average. 80% of students are awarded financial aid at this school.

Design & Applied Arts Careers in CA

Some of the careers design majors go into include:

Job Title CA Job Growth CA Median Salary
Art, Drama, and Music Professors 15% $100,050
Designers 13% $77,030
Multimedia Artists and Animators 10% $84,740
Artists 8% $60,490
Graphic Designers 7% $56,810
Art Directors 7% $118,660
Commercial and Industrial Designers 6% $70,410
Interior Designers 5% $60,360
Set and Exhibit Designers 5% $58,910
Fashion Designers 4% $78,680
Photographers -4% $46,790

Below are some popular majors in the state that are similar to design.

Major Annual Graduates in CA
Film, Video & Photographic Arts 773
Music 629
Fine & Studio Arts 386
Drama & Theater Arts 351
Arts & Media Management 73
General Visual & Performing Arts 61
Dance 59
Other Visual Art 22

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