Design & Applied Arts at Austin Community College District
If you are interested in studying Design & Applied Arts, you may want to check out the program at Austin Community College District. The following information will help you decide if it is a good fit for you.
Austin Community College District is in Austin, TX.
For the most recent IPEDS reporting year, 203 design & applied arts degrees were awarded at Austin Community College District.
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Online Class Availability at Austin Community College District
Many students take online classes at Austin Community College District. Of 39,727 students, 12,879 (32%) were enrolled entirely in distance education and 11,320 (28%) took at least some classes online.
Design & Applied Arts Rankings at Austin Community College District
These rankings give you a sense of how Austin Community College District’s Design & Applied Arts program to other colleges that offer this major.
Associate-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Value | Texas | #2 of 35 |
| Best Value | Southwest (Region) | #4 of 59 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Texas | #14 of 35 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Southwest (Region) | #22 of 60 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #54 of 600 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #175 of 603 |
Earnings for Design & Applied Arts Graduates from Austin Community College District
Graduates of Austin Community College District’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 | $26,956 |
| 2 years | $26,353 |
| 3 years | $31,182 |
| 4 years | $40,255 |
| 5 years | $43,956 |
How does this compare to the school overall? Four years out, Design & Applied Arts graduates from Austin Community College District report median earnings of $40,255, compared with $52,547 for all Austin Community College District graduates — about 23% lower than the school-wide median.
Median Debt at Graduation
The median debt for Design & Applied Arts graduates from Austin Community College District comes in at $19,939.
Student Demographics & Diversity
Take a look at the student demographics for Design & Applied Arts graduates at Austin Community College District, broken down by degree level.
Looking at the program as a whole, Design & Applied Arts graduates at Austin Community College District are 72% women (146) and 28% men (57).
Design & Applied Arts Associate’s Program at Austin Community College District
Of the 52 associate’s design & applied arts degrees awarded at Austin Community College District, 67% were women (35) and 33% were men (17).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Design & Applied Arts associate’s degree recipients at Austin Community College District.
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| White | 26 |
| Hispanic / Latino | 16 |
| Black / African American | 4 |
| Asian | 2 |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 1 |
| Two or More Races | 1 |
| International (Nonresident) | 2 |
Minority students account for 46% of Design & Applied Arts associate’s degree recipients at Austin Community College District, higher than 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 Austin Community College District
This Design & Applied Arts program at Austin Community College District breaks down into more specific concentrations:
| Concentration | Graduates |
|---|---|
| Visual Communications | 137 |
| Commercial Photography | 49 |
| Fashion Design | 17 |
Best-Paid Careers for Design & Applied Arts Graduates
Students who finish Design & Applied Arts program at Austin Community College District pursue many career paths. Below are 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
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