Design & Applied Arts at California State Polytechnic University-Pomona
If you plan to study Design & Applied Arts, take a look at what California State Polytechnic University-Pomona. Get started with the following essential facts.
California State Polytechnic University-Pomona is in Pomona, CA.
During the most recent reporting year, 121 design & applied arts graduations were recorded at California State Polytechnic University-Pomona.
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Studying Online at California State Polytechnic University-Pomona
Distance learning is available at California State Polytechnic University-Pomona. Among 27,636 students, 742 (3%) were enrolled entirely in distance education and 14,977 (54%) took at least some classes online.
Design & Applied Arts Rankings at California State Polytechnic University-Pomona
These rankings give you a sense of how California State Polytechnic University-Pomona’s Design & Applied Arts program against peer institutions.
Bachelor’s-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Schools (Quality) | California | #19 of 84 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Far Western (Region) | #28 of 113 |
| Best Value | California | #49 of 83 |
| Best Value | Far Western (Region) | #63 of 112 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #159 of 603 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #227 of 600 |
Earnings for Design & Applied Arts Graduates from California State Polytechnic University-Pomona
Students who complete California State Polytechnic University-Pomona’s Design & Applied Arts program earn at the following median levels (per the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard):
| Years After Graduation | Median Earnings |
|---|---|
| 1 year | $34,271 |
| 2 years | $32,035 |
| 3 years | $33,841 |
| 4 years | $40,019 |
| 5 years | $52,064 |
How do these earnings stack up against the rest of the school? At the four-year mark, Design & Applied Arts graduates from California State Polytechnic University-Pomona earn a median of $40,019, compared with $71,805 for all California State Polytechnic University-Pomona graduates — about 44% lower than the school-wide median.
Median Debt at Graduation
Median student loan debt for Design & Applied Arts graduates from California State Polytechnic University-Pomona is $21,160.
Student Demographics & Diversity
The following sections describe the composition of Design & Applied Arts graduates at California State Polytechnic University-Pomona, by degree type.
Looking at the program as a whole, Design & Applied Arts graduates at California State Polytechnic University-Pomona are 64% women (77) and 36% men (44).
Design & Applied Arts Bachelor’s Program at California State Polytechnic University-Pomona
Of the 121 bachelor’s design & applied arts graduates at California State Polytechnic University-Pomona, 64% were women (77) and 36% were men (44).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Design & Applied Arts bachelor’s degree recipients at California State Polytechnic University-Pomona.
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| White | 17 |
| Hispanic / Latino | 57 |
| Black / African American | 3 |
| Asian | 36 |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 1 |
| Two or More Races | 3 |
| International (Nonresident) | 1 |
| Unknown | 3 |
Racial-ethnic minorities make up 83% of Design & Applied Arts bachelor’s degree recipients at California State Polytechnic University-Pomona, above 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 California State Polytechnic University-Pomona
This Design & Applied Arts program at California State Polytechnic University-Pomona offers more specialized concentrations:
| Concentration | Graduates |
|---|---|
| Graphic Design | 121 |
Top-Paying Careers for Design & Applied Arts Graduates
Graduates of the Design & Applied Arts program at California State Polytechnic University-Pomona pursue many career paths. The table below ranks 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
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