Design & Applied Arts at California State University-Long Beach
If you plan to study Design & Applied Arts, consider the program at California State University-Long Beach. The following information will help you decide if it is a good fit for you.
California State University-Long Beach is in Long Beach, CA.
For the most recent IPEDS reporting year, 99 design & applied arts graduations were recorded at California State University-Long Beach.
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Online Class Availability at California State University-Long Beach
Online coursework is an option at California State University-Long Beach. Among 42,003 students, 2,404 (6%) were enrolled entirely in distance education and 20,273 (48%) took at least some classes online.
Design & Applied Arts Rankings at California State University-Long Beach
Use these rankings to compare California State University-Long Beach’s Design & Applied Arts program against other schools offering the same major.
Bachelor’s-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Schools (Quality) | California | #9 of 84 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Far Western (Region) | #10 of 113 |
| Best Value | California | #39 of 83 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #43 of 603 |
| Best Value | Far Western (Region) | #43 of 112 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #104 of 600 |
Master’s-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Schools (Quality) | California | #9 of 84 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Far Western (Region) | #10 of 113 |
| Best Value | California | #39 of 83 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #43 of 603 |
| Best Value | Far Western (Region) | #43 of 112 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #104 of 600 |
Earnings for Design & Applied Arts Graduates from California State University-Long Beach
Graduates of California State University-Long Beach’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 | $40,105 |
| 2 years | $43,519 |
| 3 years | $48,428 |
| 4 years | $58,879 |
| 5 years | $67,824 |
Is this above or below average for the school? Four years out, Design & Applied Arts graduates from California State University-Long Beach take home a median $58,879, compared with $62,831 for all California State University-Long Beach graduates — about 6% lower than the school-wide median.
Median Debt at Graduation
Median student loan debt for Design & Applied Arts graduates from California State University-Long Beach is $17,215.
Student Demographics & Diversity
Take a look at the diversity of Design & Applied Arts graduates at California State University-Long Beach, by degree type.
Program-wide, Design & Applied Arts graduates at California State University-Long Beach are 71% women (70) and 29% men (29).
Design & Applied Arts Bachelor’s Program at California State University-Long Beach
Of the 99 bachelor’s design & applied arts graduates at California State University-Long Beach, 71% were women (70) and 29% were men (29).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Design & Applied Arts bachelor’s degree recipients at California State University-Long Beach.
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| White | 25 |
| Hispanic / Latino | 34 |
| Black / African American | 1 |
| Asian | 25 |
| Two or More Races | 5 |
| International (Nonresident) | 6 |
| Unknown | 3 |
Racial-ethnic minorities make up 66% of Design & Applied Arts bachelor’s degree recipients at California State University-Long Beach, 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 University-Long Beach
The Design & Applied Arts program at California State University-Long Beach breaks down into more specific concentrations:
| Concentration | Graduates |
|---|---|
| Industrial Design | 29 |
| Interior Design | 31 |
| Other Design & Applied Arts | 39 |
Top-Paying Careers for Design & Applied Arts Graduates
Students who finish Design & Applied Arts program at California State University-Long Beach go on to a range of careers. Below 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
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