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Design & Applied Arts at Appalachian State University

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.

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):

Median earnings by years after graduation for Design & Applied Arts at Appalachian State University
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.

Design & Applied Arts earnings compared with all majors at Appalachian State University

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).

Appalachian State University gender breakdown of Design & Applied Arts Bachelor's degree recipients

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 diversity of Design & Applied Arts majors at Appalachian State University

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

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