Design & Applied Arts Undergraduate Certificates
There are 1,089 schools in the United States where you can earn aundergraduate certificate in Design & Applied Arts. Among those who recently graduated from the schools offering this degree, the majority were women, and55% were students from underrepresented racial-ethnic groups. Also, 2.8% of Design & Applied Arts graduates were international students.
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Education Levels of Design & Applied Arts Majors
During the most recent year for which data is available, 38,798 people earned theirDesign & Applied Arts majors across all award levels. The following table shows the number of diplomas awarded in Design & Applied Arts at each degree level.
| Education Level | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Certificate (this page) | 2,649 |
| Associate’s Degree | 8,370 |
| Bachelor’s Degree | 20,229 |
| Master’s Degree | 7,311 |
| Doctor’s Degree | 21 |
Earnings of Design & Applied Arts Majors With Undergraduate Certificates (All Award Levels)
Federal data tracks the median salary for graduates with aundergraduate certificate in Design & Applied Arts of $41,389 four years after graduation. These figures are reported program-wide, across all award levels.
However, this can depend on a number of factors, such as where you live and the number of years of experience you have.
| Years After Graduation | Median Earnings |
|---|---|
| 1 year | $32,054 |
| 4 years | $41,389 |
| 5 years | $46,982 |
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, field-of-study earnings tracker (program-wide, all award levels).
Student Debt (All Award Levels)
We do not have the data to estimate the median debt for graduates with this degree.
Student Diversity
This degree is more popular with female students. About 62.1% of graduates with this degree are women.
| Gender | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Men | 1,003 |
| Women | 1,646 |
The racial-ethnic distribution of Design & Applied Arts graduates is as follows:
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Grads | Share |
|---|---|---|
| White | 1,109 | 41.9% |
| Asian | 134 | 5.1% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 912 | 34.4% |
| Black or African American | 208 | 7.9% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 47 | 1.8% |
| Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander | 4 | 0.2% |
| Two or More Races | 100 | 3.8% |
| Race Unknown | 62 | 2.3% |
| International Students | 73 | 2.8% |
This degree is not very popular with international students. Only 2.8% of graduates fall into this category.
See the minority definition in the References below.
Most Popular Design & Applied Arts Programs for Undergraduate Certificates
There are 1,237 colleges that offer a undergraduate certificate in Design & Applied Arts. Learn more about the most popular below:
The most popular school in the United States for Design & Applied Arts students seeking a undergraduate certificate is Fashion Institute of Technology. This school awarded 1,404 undergraduate certificates in Design & Applied Arts in the most recent reporting year. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
Savannah College of Art and Design comes in at #2 on our list of the most popular colleges offering undergraduate certificates in Design & Applied Arts. This school awarded 806 undergraduate certificates in Design & Applied Arts in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their undergraduate certificate in Design & Applied Arts here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Southern New Hampshire University is a popular choice for Design & Applied Arts majors seeking their undergraduate certificate. This school awarded 803 undergraduate certificates in Design & Applied Arts in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their undergraduate certificate in Design & Applied Arts here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
The New School is a popular choice for Design & Applied Arts majors seeking their undergraduate certificate. This school awarded 631 undergraduate certificates in Design & Applied Arts in the most recent reporting year. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
Central Piedmont Community College comes in at #5 on our list of the most popular colleges offering undergraduate certificates in Design & Applied Arts. During the most recent year for which we have data, 626 people received their undergraduate certificate in Design & Applied Arts from this school. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
Pratt Institute-Main comes in at #6 on our list of the most popular colleges offering undergraduate certificates in Design & Applied Arts. This school awarded 503 undergraduate certificates in Design & Applied Arts in the most recent reporting year. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
Full Sail University is a popular choice for Design & Applied Arts majors seeking their undergraduate certificate. This school awarded 497 undergraduate certificates in Design & Applied Arts in the most recent reporting year. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
Wake Technical Community College comes in at #8 on our list of the most popular colleges offering undergraduate certificates in Design & Applied Arts. During the most recent year for which we have data, 481 people received their undergraduate certificate in Design & Applied Arts from this school. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
Utah Valley University comes in at #9 on our list of the most popular colleges offering undergraduate certificates in Design & Applied Arts. This school awarded 460 undergraduate certificates in Design & Applied Arts in the most recent reporting year. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
NUC University comes in at #10 on our list of the most popular colleges offering undergraduate certificates in Design & Applied Arts. This school awarded 396 undergraduate certificates in Design & Applied Arts in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their undergraduate certificate in Design & Applied Arts here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Virginia Commonwealth University is a popular choice for Design & Applied Arts majors seeking their undergraduate certificate. During the most recent year for which we have data, 365 people received their undergraduate certificate in Design & Applied Arts from this school. Graduates who complete their undergraduate certificate in Design & Applied Arts here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
School of Visual Arts is a popular choice for Design & Applied Arts majors seeking their undergraduate certificate. This school awarded 328 undergraduate certificates in Design & Applied Arts in the most recent reporting year. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
Collin County Community College District is a popular choice for Design & Applied Arts majors seeking their undergraduate certificate. During the most recent year for which we have data, 298 people received their undergraduate certificate in Design & Applied Arts from this school. Graduates who complete their undergraduate certificate in Design & Applied Arts here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Kent State University at Kent is a popular choice for Design & Applied Arts majors seeking their undergraduate certificate. During the most recent year for which we have data, 297 people received their undergraduate certificate in Design & Applied Arts from this school. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
Columbia College Chicago comes in at #15 on our list of the most popular colleges offering undergraduate certificates in Design & Applied Arts. This school awarded 294 undergraduate certificates in Design & Applied Arts in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their undergraduate certificate in Design & Applied Arts here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Liberty University comes in at #16 on our list of the most popular colleges offering undergraduate certificates in Design & Applied Arts. During the most recent year for which we have data, 292 people received their undergraduate certificate in Design & Applied Arts from this school. Graduates who complete their undergraduate certificate in Design & Applied Arts here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
University of California-Davis comes in at #17 on our list of the most popular colleges offering undergraduate certificates in Design & Applied Arts. During the most recent year for which we have data, 291 people received their undergraduate certificate in Design & Applied Arts from this school. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
FIDM-Fashion Institute of Design & Merchandising is a popular choice for Design & Applied Arts majors seeking their undergraduate certificate. This school awarded 288 undergraduate certificates in Design & Applied Arts in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their undergraduate certificate in Design & Applied Arts here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Ana G. Mendez University comes in at #19 on our list of the most popular colleges offering undergraduate certificates in Design & Applied Arts. During the most recent year for which we have data, 282 people received their undergraduate certificate in Design & Applied Arts from this school. Graduates who complete their undergraduate certificate in Design & Applied Arts here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Maryland Institute College of Art comes in at #20 on our list of the most popular colleges offering undergraduate certificates in Design & Applied Arts. During the most recent year for which we have data, 282 people received their undergraduate certificate in Design & Applied Arts from this school. Graduates who complete their undergraduate certificate in Design & Applied Arts here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Design & Applied Arts Focus Areas
| Major | Annual Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|
| Graphic Design | 10,676 |
| Design and Visual Communications, General | 6,186 |
| Interior Design | 5,651 |
| Illustration | 3,192 |
| Fashion/Apparel Design | 3,186 |
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Related Majors
Below are some popular majors similar to Design & Applied Arts that also offer undergraduate certificates.
| Major | Annual Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|
| Fine and Studio Arts | 37,770 |
| Music | 25,853 |
| Film/Video and Photographic Arts | 18,927 |
| Drama/Theatre Arts and Stagecraft | 16,640 |
| Visual and Performing Arts, General | 7,225 |
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 to obtain the percentage of racial-ethnic minorities.
- College Factual
- National Center for Education Statistics (IPEDS)
- O*NET Online
- U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics
- U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard
More about our data sources and methodologies.