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Design & Applied Arts Schools in New York

380 students earned Design degrees in New York in the 2020-2021 year.

In terms of popularity, Design & Applied Arts is the 60th most popular major in the state out of a total 280 majors commonly available.

Education Levels of Design & Applied Arts Majors in New York

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

Education Level Number of Grads
Master’s Degree 380

Gender Distribution

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

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Racial Distribution

The racial distribution of design majors in New York is as follows:

  • Asian: 3.2%
  • Black or African American: 1.8%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 5.5%
  • White: 22.6%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 63.9%
  • Other Races: 2.9%
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Jobs for Design & Applied Arts Grads in New York

In this state, there are 71,920 people employed in jobs related to a design degree, compared to 756,760 nationwide.

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Wages for Design & Applied Arts Jobs in New York

In this state, design grads earn an average of $76,650. Nationwide, they make an average of $71,430.

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

180 Degrees in Major Awarded
73% Graduation Rate
4,353 Total Students

Roughly six years after entering college, graduates of this school earn $44,537 a year. 9 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. 81% of students are awarded financial aid at this school.

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The New School

New York
50 Degrees in Major Awarded
72% Graduation Rate
9,047 Total Students

Most students complete their degree in 4.23 years. 9 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. In their early career, New School University grads earn an average salary of $44,274.

48 Degrees in Major Awarded
71% Graduation Rate
621 Total Students

Most students complete their degree in 4.00 years. The full-time teacher rate is 5%. In their early career, NYSID grads earn an average salary of $47,021.

34 Degrees in Major Awarded
72% Graduation Rate
3,692 Total Students

It takes the average student 4.22 years to graduate. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 6 to 1. This school boasts a lower than average student loan default rate of 2.00%.

25 Degrees in Major Awarded
70% Graduation Rate
16,158 Total Students

Seeking financial aid? At this school, 99% of students receive it. An average student at RIT will pay a net price of $34,822. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 72% are considered full time.

24 Degrees in Major Awarded
8,191 Total Students

The student to faculty ratio is 17 to 1. Graduates earn an average $50,916 after graduation. The full-time teacher rate is 100%.

10 Degrees in Major Awarded
83% Graduation Rate
21,322 Total Students

In their early career, Syracuse grads earn an average salary of $58,773. 88% of students get financical aid. The average student takes 4.14 years to complete their degree at Syracuse.

5 Degrees in Major Awarded
86% Graduation Rate
7,501 Total Students

This private school has an average net price of $33,937. 88% of students get financical aid. 88% of the teachers are full time.

3 Degrees in Major Awarded
76% Graduation Rate
32,347 Total Students

This school boasts a lower than average student loan default rate of 2.80%. The student to faculty ratio is 14 to 1. The average student takes 4.26 years to complete their degree at University at Buffalo.

1 Degrees in Major Awarded
95% Graduation Rate
23,620 Total Students

9 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. Students who attend this private institution pay an average net price of $37,042. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 93% are considered full time.

Design & Applied Arts Careers in NY

Some of the careers design majors go into include:

Job Title NY Job Growth NY Median Salary
Architecture Professors 18% $119,770
Professors 17% $88,970
Art, Drama, and Music Professors 17% $78,520
Set and Exhibit Designers 13% $67,900
Artists 9% $68,200
Commercial and Industrial Designers 8% $68,520
Interior Designers 8% $62,760
Graphic Designers 8% $59,840
Art Directors 8% $108,470
Multimedia Artists and Animators 7% $79,630
Fashion Designers 3% $79,110
Photographers -6% $43,210

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

Major Annual Graduates in NY
Music 1,070
Fine & Studio Arts 721
Film, Video & Photographic Arts 295
Drama & Theater Arts 266
Arts & Media Management 187
Other Visual Art 149
Dance 37
General Visual & Performing Arts 30

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