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Design & Applied Arts Schools in Massachusetts

65 students earned Design degrees in Massachusetts in the 2020-2021 year.

In terms of popularity, Design & Applied Arts is the 118th most popular major in the state out of a total 245 majors commonly available.

Education Levels of Design & Applied Arts Majors in Massachusetts

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

Education Level Number of Grads
Master’s Degree 63
Post-Master’s Certificate 2
Postbaccalaureate Certificate 2

Gender Distribution

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

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Racial Distribution

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

  • Asian: 10.8%
  • Black or African American: 0.0%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 1.5%
  • White: 43.1%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 40.0%
  • Other Races: 4.6%
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Jobs for Design & Applied Arts Grads in Massachusetts

18,650 people in the state and 756,760 in the nation are employed in jobs related to design.

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Wages for Design & Applied Arts Jobs in Massachusetts

Design grads earn an average of $71,210 in the state and $71,430 nationwide.

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There are 7 colleges in Massachusetts that offer design degrees. Learn about the most popular 7 below:

18 Degrees in Major Awarded
88% Graduation Rate
32,718 Total Students

The 1.40% student loan default rate is lower than average. The average student takes 4.06 years to complete their degree at Boston U. 73% of the teachers are full time.

17 Degrees in Major Awarded
88% Graduation Rate
22,905 Total Students

The student to faculty ratio is 14 to 1. This private institution charges an average net price of $29,714. Grads earn an average early-career salary of $65,632 after earning their degree at this institution.

10 Degrees in Major Awarded
59% Graduation Rate
6,830 Total Students

Of all the students who attend this school, 93% get financial aid. This private school has an average net price of $30,995. The full-time teacher rate is 58%.

#4

Harvard University

Cambridge
8 Degrees in Major Awarded
98% Graduation Rate
30,391 Total Students

72% of students are awarded financial aid at this school. The average student takes 4.15 years to complete their degree at Harvard. Students who attend this private institution pay an average net price of $13,872.

#5

Endicott College

Beverly
7 Degrees in Major Awarded
75% Graduation Rate
4,287 Total Students

Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 13 to 1. An average student at Endicott will pay a net price of $35,992. The average student takes 4.06 years to complete their degree at Endicott.

4 Degrees in Major Awarded
63% Graduation Rate
1,894 Total Students

This school boasts a lower than average student loan default rate of 2.80%. It takes the average student 4.27 years to graduate. In their early career, Massachusetts College of Art and Design grads earn an average salary of $35,696.

1 Degrees in Major Awarded
56% Graduation Rate
7,869 Total Students

The student to faculty ratio is 15 to 1. It takes the average student 4.43 years to graduate. The full-time teacher rate is 74%.

Design & Applied Arts Careers in MA

Some of the careers design majors go into include:

Job Title MA Job Growth MA Median Salary
Art, Drama, and Music Professors 16% $79,170
Architecture Professors 15% $131,580
Photographers 12% $46,770
Artists 11% $60,910
Set and Exhibit Designers 10% $56,250
Fashion Designers 7% $70,770
Interior Designers 5% $62,840
Multimedia Artists and Animators 3% $67,570
Graphic Designers 3% $60,530
Art Directors 3% $90,910
Commercial and Industrial Designers 2% $80,660
Designers 0% $74,300

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

Major Annual Graduates in MA
Music 472
Fine & Studio Arts 169
Arts & Media Management 117
Drama & Theater Arts 58
General Visual & Performing Arts 57
Film, Video & Photographic Arts 20
Other Visual Art 7

View all majors related to Design & Applied Arts

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