Design & Applied Arts at Indiana University of Pennsylvania-Main Campus
If you plan to study Design & Applied Arts, take a look at what Indiana University of Pennsylvania-Main Campus. Get started with the following essential facts.
Indiana University of Pennsylvania-Main Campus sits in Indiana, PA.
During the most recent reporting year, 55 design & applied arts degrees were awarded at Indiana University of Pennsylvania-Main Campus.
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Online Class Availability at Indiana University of Pennsylvania-Main Campus
Distance learning is available at Indiana University of Pennsylvania-Main Campus. Among 9,073 students, 918 (10%) were enrolled entirely in distance education and 3,918 (43%) took at least some classes online.
Design & Applied Arts Rankings at Indiana University of Pennsylvania-Main Campus
These rankings give you a sense of how Indiana University of Pennsylvania-Main Campus’s Design & Applied Arts program to other colleges that offer this major.
Bachelor’s-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Value | Pennsylvania | #7 of 28 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Pennsylvania | #11 of 28 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Middle Atlantic (Region) | #30 of 97 |
| Best Value | Middle Atlantic (Region) | #48 of 96 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #189 of 603 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #372 of 600 |
Earnings for Design & Applied Arts Graduates from Indiana University of Pennsylvania-Main Campus
Students who complete Indiana University of Pennsylvania-Main Campus’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 | $32,645 |
| 2 years | $38,289 |
| 3 years | $43,512 |
| 4 years | $48,258 |
| 5 years | $54,226 |
How does this compare to the school overall? Four years out, Design & Applied Arts graduates from Indiana University of Pennsylvania-Main Campus earn a median of $48,258, compared with $53,362 for all Indiana University of Pennsylvania-Main Campus graduates — about 10% lower than the school-wide median.
Median Debt at Graduation
Median student loan debt for Design & Applied Arts graduates from Indiana University of Pennsylvania-Main Campus is $27,000.
Student Demographics & Diversity
The following sections describe the student demographics for Design & Applied Arts graduates at Indiana University of Pennsylvania-Main Campus, by degree type.
Looking at the program as a whole, Design & Applied Arts graduates at Indiana University of Pennsylvania-Main Campus are 89% women (49) and 11% men (6).
Design & Applied Arts Bachelor’s Program at Indiana University of Pennsylvania-Main Campus
Among the 48 bachelor’s design & applied arts graduates at Indiana University of Pennsylvania-Main Campus, 92% were women (44) and 8% were men (4).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Design & Applied Arts bachelor’s degree recipients at Indiana University of Pennsylvania-Main Campus.
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| White | 38 |
| Hispanic / Latino | 6 |
| Black / African American | 2 |
| Asian | 1 |
| Two or More Races | 1 |
Minority students account for 21% of Design & Applied Arts bachelor’s degree recipients at Indiana University of Pennsylvania-Main Campus, below the national average of 37%.*
*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 Indiana University of Pennsylvania-Main Campus
This Design & Applied Arts program at Indiana University of Pennsylvania-Main Campus offers more specialized concentrations:
| Concentration | Graduates |
|---|---|
| Commercial Photography | 7 |
| Fashion Design | 15 |
| Interior Design | 33 |
Highest-Paying Careers for Design & Applied Arts Graduates
Students who finish Design & Applied Arts program at Indiana University of Pennsylvania-Main Campus pursue many career paths. The table below ranks 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.