Design & Applied Arts at California State University-Sacramento
If you plan to study Design & Applied Arts, take a look at what California State University-Sacramento. The following information will help you decide if it is a good fit for you.
California State University-Sacramento is located in Sacramento, CA.
In the most recent year for which we have data, 81 design & applied arts graduations were recorded at California State University-Sacramento.
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Studying Online at California State University-Sacramento
Online coursework is an option at California State University-Sacramento. Of 31,943 students, 2,090 (7%) were enrolled entirely in distance education and 15,902 (50%) took at least some classes online.
Design & Applied Arts Rankings at California State University-Sacramento
These rankings give you a sense of how California State University-Sacramento’s Design & Applied Arts program to other colleges that offer this major.
Bachelor’s-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Schools (Quality) | California | #12 of 84 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Far Western (Region) | #16 of 113 |
| Best Value | California | #44 of 83 |
| Best Value | Far Western (Region) | #52 of 112 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #71 of 603 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #172 of 600 |
Earnings for Design & Applied Arts Graduates from California State University-Sacramento
Graduates of California State University-Sacramento’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 | $37,137 |
| 2 years | $33,993 |
| 3 years | $36,482 |
| 4 years | $43,110 |
| 5 years | $56,723 |
Is this above or below average for the school? At the four-year mark, Design & Applied Arts graduates from California State University-Sacramento earn a median of $43,110, compared with $64,062 for all California State University-Sacramento graduates — about 33% lower than the school-wide median.
Median Debt at Graduation
Median student loan debt for Design & Applied Arts graduates from California State University-Sacramento is $15,750.
Student Demographics & Diversity
Take a look at the diversity of Design & Applied Arts graduates at California State University-Sacramento, broken down by degree level.
Program-wide, Design & Applied Arts graduates at California State University-Sacramento are 63% women (51) and 37% men (30).
Design & Applied Arts Bachelor’s Program at California State University-Sacramento
Of the 81 bachelor’s design & applied arts graduates at California State University-Sacramento, 63% were women (51) and 37% were men (30).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Design & Applied Arts bachelor’s degree recipients at California State University-Sacramento.
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| White | 17 |
| Hispanic / Latino | 34 |
| Black / African American | 2 |
| Asian | 22 |
| Two or More Races | 3 |
| International (Nonresident) | 2 |
| Unknown | 1 |
Minority students account for 75% of Design & Applied Arts bachelor’s degree recipients at California State University-Sacramento, 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-Sacramento
The Design & Applied Arts program at California State University-Sacramento offers more specialized concentrations:
| Concentration | Graduates |
|---|---|
| Interior Design | 2 |
| Graphic Design | 37 |
| Other Design & Applied Arts | 42 |
Best-Paid Careers for Design & Applied Arts Graduates
Those who complete Design & Applied Arts program at California State University-Sacramento pursue many career paths. The table below ranks 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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