Design & Applied Arts at Cuyahoga Community College District
If you are interested in studying Design & Applied Arts, consider the program at Cuyahoga Community College District. The following information will help you decide if it is a good fit for you.
Cuyahoga Community College District is in Cleveland, OH.
For the most recent IPEDS reporting year, 109 design & applied arts graduations were recorded at Cuyahoga Community College District.
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Online & Distance Learning at Cuyahoga Community College District
Many students take online classes at Cuyahoga Community College District. Among 17,840 students, 5,808 (33%) studied exclusively online and 5,345 (30%) took at least some classes online.
Design & Applied Arts Rankings at Cuyahoga Community College District
Use these rankings to compare Cuyahoga Community College District’s Design & Applied Arts program against other schools offering the same major.
Associate-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Value | Ohio | #2 of 22 |
| Best Value | Great Lakes (Region) | #3 of 82 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Ohio | #14 of 22 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #42 of 600 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Great Lakes (Region) | #62 of 82 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #369 of 603 |
Earnings for Design & Applied Arts Graduates from Cuyahoga Community College District
Graduates of Cuyahoga Community College District’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 | $20,234 |
| 3 years | $20,616 |
| 4 years | $26,140 |
| 5 years | $36,586 |
How do these earnings stack up against the rest of the school? Four years out, Design & Applied Arts graduates from Cuyahoga Community College District report median earnings of $26,140, compared with $39,267 for all Cuyahoga Community College District graduates — about 33% lower than the school-wide median.
Median Debt at Graduation
Typical debt at graduation for Design & Applied Arts graduates from Cuyahoga Community College District is $11,795.
Student Demographics & Diversity
Take a look at the student demographics for Design & Applied Arts graduates at Cuyahoga Community College District, by degree type.
Looking at the program as a whole, Design & Applied Arts graduates at Cuyahoga Community College District are 56% women (61) and 44% men (48).
Design & Applied Arts Associate’s Program at Cuyahoga Community College District
Of the 58 associate’s design & applied arts graduates at Cuyahoga Community College District, 66% were women (38) and 34% were men (20).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Design & Applied Arts associate’s degree recipients at Cuyahoga Community College District.
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| White | 36 |
| Hispanic / Latino | 5 |
| Black / African American | 8 |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 1 |
| Two or More Races | 3 |
| International (Nonresident) | 3 |
| Unknown | 2 |
Racial-ethnic minorities make up 29% of Design & Applied Arts associate’s degree recipients at Cuyahoga Community College District, 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 Cuyahoga Community College District
This Design & Applied Arts program at Cuyahoga Community College District offers more specialized concentrations:
| Concentration | Graduates |
|---|---|
| Visual Communications | 16 |
| Commercial Photography | 8 |
| Interior Design | 16 |
| Graphic Design | 54 |
| Illustration | 12 |
| Game & Interactive Media Design | 3 |
Highest-Paying Careers for Design & Applied Arts Graduates
Graduates of the Design & Applied Arts program at Cuyahoga Community College District pursue many career paths. Here are the top-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.