Design & Applied Arts at College of Southern Nevada
What traits are you looking for in a school for Design & Applied Arts, consider the program at College of Southern Nevada. The following information will help you decide if it is a good fit for you.
College of Southern Nevada sits in Las Vegas, NV.
For the most recent IPEDS reporting year, 53 design & applied arts graduations were recorded at College of Southern Nevada.
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Online & Distance Learning at College of Southern Nevada
Online coursework is an option at College of Southern Nevada. Among 28,313 students, 8,374 (30%) were enrolled entirely in distance education and 9,748 (34%) took at least some classes online.
Design & Applied Arts Rankings at College of Southern Nevada
Rankings can help you compare College of Southern Nevada’s Design & Applied Arts program against other schools offering the same major.
Associate-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Value | Nevada | #1 of 2 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nevada | #2 of 2 |
| Best Value | Far Western (Region) | #40 of 112 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Far Western (Region) | #85 of 113 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #112 of 600 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #454 of 603 |
Earnings for Design & Applied Arts Graduates from College of Southern Nevada
Students who complete College of Southern Nevada’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 | $28,050 |
| 2 years | $26,353 |
| 4 years | $26,216 |
| 5 years | $27,634 |
Is this above or below average for the school? Four years after graduating, Design & Applied Arts graduates from College of Southern Nevada earn a median of $26,216, compared with $42,988 for all College of Southern Nevada graduates — about 39% lower than the school-wide median.
Median Debt at Graduation
Median student loan debt for Design & Applied Arts graduates from College of Southern Nevada comes in at $9,500.
Student Demographics & Diversity
Take a look at the student demographics for Design & Applied Arts graduates at College of Southern Nevada, broken down by degree level.
Across all degree levels, Design & Applied Arts graduates at College of Southern Nevada are 55% women (29) and 45% men (24).
Design & Applied Arts Associate’s Program at College of Southern Nevada
Among the 53 associate’s design & applied arts degrees awarded at College of Southern Nevada, 55% were women (29) and 45% were men (24).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Design & Applied Arts associate’s degree recipients at College of Southern Nevada.
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| White | 15 |
| Hispanic / Latino | 17 |
| Black / African American | 5 |
| Asian | 8 |
| Two or More Races | 6 |
| International (Nonresident) | 1 |
| Unknown | 1 |
Racial-ethnic minorities make up 68% of Design & Applied Arts associate’s degree recipients at College of Southern Nevada, above 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 College of Southern Nevada
The Design & Applied Arts program at College of Southern Nevada breaks down into more specific concentrations:
| Concentration | Graduates |
|---|---|
| Commercial Photography | 26 |
| Graphic Design | 27 |
Highest-Paying Careers for Design & Applied Arts Graduates
Graduates of the Design & Applied Arts program at College of Southern Nevada 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
More about our data sources and methodologies.