Design & Applied Arts at CUNY LaGuardia Community College
What traits are you looking for in a school for Design & Applied Arts, you may want to check out the program at CUNY LaGuardia Community College. Get started with the following essential facts.
CUNY LaGuardia Community College is located in Long Island City, NY.
During the most recent reporting year, 29 design & applied arts degrees were awarded at CUNY LaGuardia Community College.
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Online Class Availability at CUNY LaGuardia Community College
Online coursework is an option at CUNY LaGuardia Community College. Of 14,494 students, 920 (6%) studied exclusively online and 5,078 (35%) took at least some classes online.
Design & Applied Arts Rankings at CUNY LaGuardia Community College
Rankings can help you compare CUNY LaGuardia Community College’s Design & Applied Arts program against peer institutions.
Associate-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Value | New York | #9 of 39 |
| Best Value | Middle Atlantic (Region) | #14 of 96 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | New York | #31 of 40 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Middle Atlantic (Region) | #74 of 97 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #86 of 600 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #430 of 603 |
Earnings for Design & Applied Arts Graduates from CUNY LaGuardia Community College
Students who complete CUNY LaGuardia Community College’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 | $27,204 |
| 4 years | $23,196 |
| 5 years | $21,605 |
How does this compare to the school overall? Four years after graduating, Design & Applied Arts graduates from CUNY LaGuardia Community College earn a median of $23,196, compared with $41,332 for all CUNY LaGuardia Community College graduates — about 44% lower than the school-wide median.
Student Demographics & Diversity
Take a look at the diversity of Design & Applied Arts graduates at CUNY LaGuardia Community College, broken down by degree level.
Across all degree levels, Design & Applied Arts graduates at CUNY LaGuardia Community College are 34% women (10) and 66% men (19).
Design & Applied Arts Associate’s Program at CUNY LaGuardia Community College
Of the 29 associate’s design & applied arts degrees awarded at CUNY LaGuardia Community College, 34% were women (10) and 66% were men (19).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Design & Applied Arts associate’s degree recipients at CUNY LaGuardia Community College.
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| White | 1 |
| Hispanic / Latino | 15 |
| Black / African American | 5 |
| Asian | 3 |
| Two or More Races | 2 |
| International (Nonresident) | 3 |
Racial-ethnic minorities make up 86% of Design & Applied Arts associate’s degree recipients at CUNY LaGuardia Community College, 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 CUNY LaGuardia Community College
This Design & Applied Arts program at CUNY LaGuardia Community College includes the following sub-specializations:
| Concentration | Graduates |
|---|---|
| Industrial Design | 15 |
| Commercial Photography | 14 |
Best-Paid Careers for Design & Applied Arts Graduates
Those who complete Design & Applied Arts program at CUNY LaGuardia Community College go on to a range of careers. Below are the best-paid 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.