Design & Applied Arts at Appalachian State University
What traits are you looking for in a school for Design & Applied Arts, consider the program at Appalachian State University. The following information will help you decide if it is a good fit for you.
Appalachian State University sits in Boone, NC.
During the most recent reporting year, 120 design & applied arts degrees were awarded at Appalachian State University.
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Online & Distance Learning at Appalachian State University
Distance learning is available at Appalachian State University. Of 21,570 students, 2,551 (12%) were enrolled entirely in distance education and 9,977 (46%) took at least some classes online.
Design & Applied Arts Rankings at Appalachian State University
Rankings can help you compare Appalachian State University’s Design & Applied Arts program against peer institutions.
Bachelor’s-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Schools (Quality) | North Carolina | #3 of 25 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Southeast (Region) | #16 of 128 |
| Best Value | North Carolina | #18 of 25 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #77 of 603 |
| Best Value | Southeast (Region) | #78 of 128 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #341 of 600 |
Earnings for Design & Applied Arts Graduates from Appalachian State University
Those who finish Appalachian State University’s Design & Applied Arts program report the following median earnings (per the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard):
| Years After Graduation | Median Earnings |
|---|---|
| 1 year | $34,417 |
| 2 years | $35,728 |
| 3 years | $43,883 |
| 4 years | $48,073 |
| 5 years | $54,970 |
How do these earnings stack up against the rest of the school? At the four-year mark, Design & Applied Arts graduates from Appalachian State University earn a median of $48,073, compared with $50,311 for all Appalachian State University graduates — about 4% lower than the school-wide median.
Median Debt at Graduation
Median student loan debt for Design & Applied Arts graduates from Appalachian State University is $21,500.
Student Demographics & Diversity
Take a look at the diversity of Design & Applied Arts graduates at Appalachian State University, by degree type.
Across all degree levels, Design & Applied Arts graduates at Appalachian State University are 64% women (77) and 36% men (43).
Design & Applied Arts Bachelor’s Program at Appalachian State University
Of the 120 bachelor’s design & applied arts degrees awarded at Appalachian State University, 64% were women (77) and 36% were men (43).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Design & Applied Arts bachelor’s degree recipients at Appalachian State University.
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| White | 95 |
| Hispanic / Latino | 15 |
| Black / African American | 1 |
| Asian | 3 |
| Two or More Races | 4 |
| International (Nonresident) | 1 |
| Unknown | 1 |
Racial-ethnic minorities make up 19% of Design & Applied Arts bachelor’s degree recipients at Appalachian State University, lower than the national average of 37%.*
*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 Appalachian State University
The Design & Applied Arts program at Appalachian State University includes the following sub-specializations:
| Concentration | Graduates |
|---|---|
| Industrial Design | 37 |
| Commercial Photography | 29 |
| Interior Design | 30 |
| Graphic Design | 24 |
Best-Paid Careers for Design & Applied Arts Graduates
Students who finish Design & Applied Arts program at Appalachian State University work across a variety of fields. Here are the top-paying careers for Design & Applied Arts majors, 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.