Design & Applied Arts at Alexandria Technical & Community College
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Alexandria Technical & Community College is in Alexandria, MN.
During the most recent reporting year, 24 design & applied arts degrees were granted at Alexandria Technical & Community College.
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Online & Distance Learning at Alexandria Technical & Community College
Online coursework is an option at Alexandria Technical & Community College. Of 3,281 students, 1,257 (38%) studied exclusively online and 636 (19%) took at least some classes online.
Design & Applied Arts Rankings at Alexandria Technical & Community College
These rankings give you a sense of how Alexandria Technical & Community College’s Design & Applied Arts program to other colleges that offer this major.
Associate-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Schools (Quality) | Minnesota | #3 of 15 |
| Best Value | Minnesota | #6 of 15 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | The Plains States (Region) | #7 of 53 |
| Best Value | The Plains States (Region) | #18 of 53 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #63 of 603 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #276 of 600 |
Earnings for Design & Applied Arts Graduates from Alexandria Technical & Community College
Those who finish Alexandria Technical & Community College’s Design & Applied Arts program earn the following amounts (per the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard):
| Years After Graduation | Median Earnings |
|---|---|
| 1 year | $31,785 |
| 2 years | $31,738 |
| 3 years | $36,006 |
| 4 years | $40,168 |
| 5 years | $41,084 |
How do these earnings stack up against the rest of the school? At the four-year mark, Design & Applied Arts graduates from Alexandria Technical & Community College earn a median of $40,168, compared with $48,629 for all Alexandria Technical & Community College graduates — about 17% lower than the school-wide median.
Median Debt at Graduation
Typical debt at graduation for Design & Applied Arts graduates from Alexandria Technical & Community College stands at $12,000.
Student Demographics & Diversity
Below you’ll find the diversity of Design & Applied Arts graduates at Alexandria Technical & Community College, by degree type.
Across all degree levels, Design & Applied Arts graduates at Alexandria Technical & Community College are 79% women (19) and 21% men (5).
Design & Applied Arts Associate’s Program at Alexandria Technical & Community College
Of the 24 associate’s design & applied arts graduates at Alexandria Technical & Community College, 79% were women (19) and 21% were men (5).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Design & Applied Arts associate’s degree recipients at Alexandria Technical & Community College.
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| White | 20 |
| Hispanic / Latino | 4 |
Minority students account for 17% of Design & Applied Arts associate’s degree recipients at Alexandria Technical & Community College, below the national average of 43%.*
*The racial-ethnic minorities figure is the total number of graduates minus White, international (nonresident), and unknown-race graduates.
More Specific Design & Applied Arts Concentrations at Alexandria Technical & Community College
The Design & Applied Arts program at Alexandria Technical & Community College breaks down into more specific concentrations:
| Concentration | Graduates |
|---|---|
| Commercial & Advertising Art | 16 |
| Interior Design | 8 |
Highest-Paying Careers for Design & Applied Arts Graduates
Graduates of the Design & Applied Arts program at Alexandria Technical & Community College work across a variety of fields. The table below ranks the highest-paying careers for Design & Applied Arts graduates, ordered by median annual salary:
| Occupation | Nationwide Median Wage |
|---|---|
| Set and Exhibit Designers | $109,049 |
| Art Directors | $103,285 |
| Web and Digital Interface Designers | $88,198 |
| Artists and Related Workers, All Other | $83,610 |
| Photographers | $75,743 |
| Designers, All Other | $73,407 |
| Postsecondary Teachers, All Other | $68,967 |
| Architecture Teachers, Postsecondary | $66,757 |
| Graphic Designers | $66,386 |
| Video Game Designers | $62,617 |
References
- IPEDS — Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System
- U.S. Department of Education — College Scorecard
- O*NET Online (Bureau of Labor Statistics)
- National Center for Education Statistics
More about our data sources and methodologies.