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Design & Applied Arts in North Carolina

Design & Applied Arts Schools in North Carolina

Jobs for Design & Applied Arts Grads in North Carolina

22,710 people in the state and 855,720 in the nation are employed in jobs related to Design.

Design & Applied Arts Jobs Nationwide vs. NC

Wages for Design & Applied Arts Jobs in North Carolina

Design grads earn an average of $72,030 in the state and $89,371 nationwide.

Design & Applied Arts Wages Nationwide vs. NC

There are 11 colleges in North Carolina that offer Design degrees in our data. Learn about the most popular 11 below:

Graduates earn a median salary of $37,962 in their first year after graduation. Undergrads from North Carolina pay around $2,792 a year in tuition.

One year after graduating, alumni of this school earn a median of $38,942 a year. Undergrads from North Carolina pay around $2,336 a year in tuition.

One year after graduating, alumni of this school earn a median of $41,705 a year. In-state undergraduate tuition runs about $2,628 a year.

Grads earn a median early-career salary of $35,073 after earning their degree at this institution. Undergrads from North Carolina pay around $2,528 a year in tuition.

Graduates earn a median salary of $37,893 in their first year after graduation. About 89% of those who apply are admitted. The full-time student retention rate is 85%.

Graduates earn a median salary of $32,764 in their first year after graduation. Undergrads from North Carolina pay around $2,651 a year in tuition.

Graduates earn a median salary of $36,501 in their first year after graduation. In-state undergraduate tuition runs about $2,319 a year.

Graduates earn a median salary of $28,166 in their first year after graduation. Undergrads from North Carolina pay around $2,416 a year in tuition.

Grads earn a median early-career salary of $50,866 after earning their degree at this institution. With an admission rate of 40%, getting in takes some planning. The full-time student retention rate is 93%.

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High Point University

High Point

One year after graduating, alumni of this school earn a median of $47,613 a year. The school admits about 77% of applicants. 84% of full-time students return after their first year.

Grads earn a median early-career salary of $36,704 after earning their degree at this institution. Undergrads from North Carolina pay around $2,524 a year in tuition.

Design & Applied Arts Careers in NC

Some of the careers Design majors go into include:

Job Title Nationwide Job Growth Nationwide Median Salary
Artists and Related Workers, All Other 14% $83,610
Web and Digital Interface Designers 13% $88,198
Commercial and Industrial Designers 12% $56,384
Architecture Teachers, Postsecondary 12% $66,757
Art, Drama, and Music Teachers, Postsecondary 9% $46,983
Special Effects Artists and Animators 6% $57,836
Graphic Designers 5% $66,386
Designers, All Other 3% $73,407
Video Game Designers 3% $62,617
Art Directors 1% $103,285
Postsecondary Teachers, All Other 0% $68,967
Interior Designers -1% $55,861

Below are some popular majors that are similar to Design.

Major Annual Graduates Nationwide
Fine & Studio Arts 37,770
Music 25,853
Film, Video & Photographic Arts 18,927
Drama & Theater Arts 16,640
General Visual & Performing Arts 7,225
Arts & Media Management 4,430
Dance 3,274
Other Visual Art 941

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