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Design & Applied Arts Schools in Pennsylvania

In 2020-2021, 77 students earned their Design degrees in PA.

A Design & Applied Arts major is the 103rd most popular major in this state.

Education Levels of Design & Applied Arts Majors in Pennsylvania

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

Education Level Number of Grads
Master’s Degree 73
Post-Master’s Certificate 4
Postbaccalaureate Certificate 4

Gender Distribution

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

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Racial Distribution

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

  • Asian: 15.6%
  • Black or African American: 6.5%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 3.9%
  • White: 40.3%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 28.6%
  • Other Races: 5.2%
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Jobs for Design & Applied Arts Grads in Pennsylvania

24,540 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 Pennsylvania

In this state, design grads earn an average of $57,730. Nationwide, they make an average of $71,430.

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There are 11 colleges in Pennsylvania that offer design degrees. Learn about the most popular 11 below:

32 Degrees in Major Awarded
89% Graduation Rate
13,519 Total Students

Most students complete their degree in 4.19 years. Students who attend this private institution pay an average net price of $36,775. 60% of students are awarded financial aid at this school.

#2

Drexel University

Philadelphia
12 Degrees in Major Awarded
74% Graduation Rate
23,589 Total Students

The student loan default rate is 1.90% which is lower than average. The full-time teacher rate is 55%. The student to faculty ratio is 11 to 1.

#3

Temple University

Philadelphia
8 Degrees in Major Awarded
73% Graduation Rate
37,236 Total Students

The full-time teacher rate is 56%. It takes the average student 4.33 years to graduate. 13 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio.

7 Degrees in Major Awarded
64% Graduation Rate
8,286 Total Students

13 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. Grads earn an average early-career salary of $56,267 after earning their degree at this institution. An average student at Thomas Jefferson University will pay a net price of $26,569.

5 Degrees in Major Awarded
55% Graduation Rate
7,890 Total Students

The full-time teacher rate is 84%. 95% of students get financical aid. Grads earn an average early-career salary of $40,602 after earning their degree at this institution.

4 Degrees in Major Awarded
67% Graduation Rate
2,613 Total Students

The student to faculty ratio is 11 to 1. The full-time teacher rate is 45%. This private school has an average net price of $20,225.

3 Degrees in Major Awarded
62% Graduation Rate
1,530 Total Students

The 4.20% student loan default rate is lower than average. Seeking financial aid? At this school, 100% of students receive it. 30% of the teachers are full time.

3 Degrees in Major Awarded
71% Graduation Rate
89,816 Total Students

The full-time teacher rate is 83%. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 15 to 1. The 4.00% student loan default rate is lower than average.

1 Degrees in Major Awarded
60% Graduation Rate
8,427 Total Students

Graduates earn an average $41,478 after graduation. This public school has an average net price of $20,639. 20 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio.

1 Degrees in Major Awarded
68% Graduation Rate
2,790 Total Students

Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 15 to 1. The full-time teacher rate is 60%. The average student takes 4.15 years to complete their degree at Mercyhurst.

1 Degrees in Major Awarded
95% Graduation Rate
26,552 Total Students

79% of the teachers are full time. In their early career, UPenn grads earn an average salary of $80,445. This school boasts a lower than average student loan default rate of 0.90%.

Design & Applied Arts Careers in PA

Some of the careers design majors go into include:

Job Title PA Job Growth PA Median Salary
Art, Drama, and Music Professors 9% $72,070
Professors 8% $0
Set and Exhibit Designers 5% $44,010
Artists 5% $61,580
Commercial and Industrial Designers 4% $64,120
Graphic Designers 3% $50,080
Multimedia Artists and Animators 3% $63,160
Art Directors 2% $84,760
Designers 0% $54,710
Interior Designers -2% $54,680
Fashion Designers -15% $41,090
Photographers -15% $30,260

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

Major Annual Graduates in PA
Music 306
Fine & Studio Arts 132
Arts & Media Management 97
Drama & Theater Arts 91
Dance 20
Film, Video & Photographic Arts 14
General Visual & Performing Arts 8

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