Design & Applied Arts at Central Piedmont Community College
If you are interested in studying Design & Applied Arts, you may want to check out the program at Central Piedmont Community College. The following information will help you decide if it is a good fit for you.
Central Piedmont Community College is located in Charlotte, NC.
For the most recent IPEDS reporting year, 626 design & applied arts graduations were recorded at Central Piedmont Community College.
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Online Class Availability at Central Piedmont Community College
Distance learning is available at Central Piedmont Community College. Of 20,375 students, 7,476 (37%) studied exclusively online and 6,677 (33%) took at least some classes online.
Design & Applied Arts Rankings at Central Piedmont Community College
Rankings can help you compare Central Piedmont Community College’s Design & Applied Arts program against peer institutions.
Associate-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Value | North Carolina | #1 of 25 |
| Best Value | Southeast (Region) | #3 of 128 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | North Carolina | #8 of 25 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #11 of 600 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Southeast (Region) | #36 of 128 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #210 of 603 |
Earnings for Design & Applied Arts Graduates from Central Piedmont Community College
Graduates of Central Piedmont Community College’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 | $20,735 |
| 2 years | $21,052 |
| 3 years | $22,983 |
| 4 years | $32,028 |
| 5 years | $32,514 |
How do these earnings stack up against the rest of the school? Four years out, Design & Applied Arts graduates from Central Piedmont Community College take home a median $32,028, compared with $38,754 for all Central Piedmont Community College graduates — about 17% lower than the school-wide median.
Student Demographics & Diversity
Take a look at the composition of Design & Applied Arts graduates at Central Piedmont Community College, by degree type.
Across all degree levels, Design & Applied Arts graduates at Central Piedmont Community College are 39% women (244) and 61% men (382).
Design & Applied Arts Associate’s Program at Central Piedmont Community College
Of the 79 associate’s design & applied arts degrees awarded at Central Piedmont Community College, 56% were women (44) and 44% were men (35).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Design & Applied Arts associate’s degree recipients at Central Piedmont Community College.
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| White | 45 |
| Hispanic / Latino | 17 |
| Black / African American | 9 |
| Asian | 1 |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 1 |
| Two or More Races | 2 |
| International (Nonresident) | 1 |
| Unknown | 3 |
Racial-ethnic minorities make up 38% of Design & Applied Arts associate’s degree recipients at Central Piedmont Community College, below 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 Central Piedmont Community College
This Design & Applied Arts program at Central Piedmont Community College includes the following sub-specializations:
| Concentration | Graduates |
|---|---|
| Commercial & Advertising Art | 120 |
| Interior Design | 49 |
| Graphic Design | 9 |
| Game & Interactive Media Design | 448 |
Top-Paying Careers for Design & Applied Arts Graduates
Students who finish Design & Applied Arts program at Central Piedmont Community College 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
- 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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