Doctor’s Degrees in Design & Applied Arts
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Education Levels of Design Majors
During the most recent year for which data is available, 21 people earned their doctor's degree in design. This makes it the 249th most popular doctor's degree program in the country.
The following table shows the number of diplomas awarded in design at each degree level.
| Education Level | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Master’s Degree | 1,944 |
| Graduate Certificate | 174 |
| Doctor’s Degree | 21 |
Earnings of Design Majors With Doctor’s Degrees
We are unable to calculate the median earnings for design majors with their doctor's degree due to lack of data.
Student Debt
We do not have the data to estimate the median debt for this class of people.
Student Diversity
More women than men pursue their doctor's degree in design. About 81.0% of graduates with this degree are female.
| Gender | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Men | 4 |
| Women | 17 |
The racial-ethnic distribution of design doctor’s degree students is as follows:
| Race/Ethnicity | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Asian | 4 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 6 |
| International Students | 7 |
| Other Races/Ethnicities | 4 |
Most Popular Design Programs for Doctor’s Degrees
There are 7 colleges that offer a doctor’s degree in design. Learn more about the most popular 7 below:
The most popular school in the United States for design students seekinga doctor's degree is Illinois Institute of Technology. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $48,659 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $34,101 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 2 people received their doctor's degree in design from Illinois Tech.
The 2nd most popular school in the country for design majors who are seeking their doctor's degree is Auburn University. Each year, around 30,700 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $10,392 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $10,386 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 1 people received their doctor's degree in design from Auburn. Around 50% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 75% were women.
University of Minnesota - Twin Cities is the 2nd most popular school in the nation for students seeking a doctor's degree in design. Each year, around 52,000 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $14,006 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $18,468 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 1 people received their doctor's degree in design from UMN Twin Cities. Around 25% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 83% were women.
The 4th most popular school in the country for design majors who are seeking their doctor's degree is Carnegie Mellon University. Each year, around 13,500 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $59,864 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $47,629 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 0 people received their doctor's degree in design from Carnegie Mellon.
Design Focus Areas
| Major | Annual Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|
| 17 | |
| 4 |
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References
*The racial-ethnic minority student count is calculated by taking the total number of students and subtracting white students, international students, and students whose race/ethnicity was unknown. This number is then divided by the total number of students at the school to obtain the percentage of racial-ethnic minorities.
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