Design & Applied Arts at Foothill College
If you are interested in studying Design & Applied Arts, take a look at what Foothill College. We’ve gathered the following information to help you decide.
Foothill College is in Los Altos Hills, CA.
During the most recent reporting year, 29 design & applied arts degrees were granted at Foothill College.
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Online & Distance Learning at Foothill College
Online coursework is an option at Foothill College. Of 12,949 students, 5,985 (46%) studied exclusively online and 3,019 (23%) took at least some classes online.
Student Demographics & Diversity
Below you’ll find the student demographics for Design & Applied Arts graduates at Foothill College, broken down by degree level.
Program-wide, Design & Applied Arts graduates at Foothill College are 69% women (20) and 31% men (9).
Design & Applied Arts Associate’s Program at Foothill College
Among the 15 associate’s design & applied arts degrees awarded at Foothill College, 60% were women (9) and 40% were men (6).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Design & Applied Arts associate’s degree recipients at Foothill College.
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| White | 4 |
| Hispanic / Latino | 2 |
| Asian | 3 |
| Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander | 1 |
| Two or More Races | 2 |
| International (Nonresident) | 3 |
Minority students account for 53% of Design & Applied Arts associate’s degree recipients at Foothill College, higher than 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 Foothill College
The Design & Applied Arts program at Foothill College breaks down into more specific concentrations:
| Concentration | Graduates |
|---|---|
| Commercial & Advertising Art | 2 |
| Graphic Design | 23 |
| Game & Interactive Media Design | 4 |
Top-Paying Careers for Design & Applied Arts Graduates
Those who complete Design & Applied Arts program at Foothill College work across a variety of fields. The table below ranks the best-paid 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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