Design & Applied Arts at Kalamazoo Valley Community College
What traits are you looking for in a school for Design & Applied Arts, take a look at what Kalamazoo Valley Community College. The following information will help you decide if it is a good fit for you.
Kalamazoo Valley Community College is in Kalamazoo, MI.
For the most recent IPEDS reporting year, 11 design & applied arts degrees were awarded at Kalamazoo Valley Community College.
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Online Class Availability at Kalamazoo Valley Community College
Online coursework is an option at Kalamazoo Valley Community College. Among 6,334 students, 1,545 (24%) were enrolled entirely in distance education and 1,902 (30%) took at least some classes online.
Design & Applied Arts Rankings at Kalamazoo Valley Community College
These rankings give you a sense of how Kalamazoo Valley Community College’s Design & Applied Arts program against peer institutions.
Associate-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Value | Michigan | #3 of 16 |
| Best Value | Great Lakes (Region) | #9 of 82 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Michigan | #15 of 16 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Great Lakes (Region) | #80 of 82 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #100 of 600 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #569 of 603 |
Earnings for Design & Applied Arts Graduates from Kalamazoo Valley Community College
Students who complete Kalamazoo Valley 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 | $19,802 |
| 3 years | $25,435 |
| 4 years | $29,645 |
| 5 years | $32,136 |
How do these earnings stack up against the rest of the school? Four years out, Design & Applied Arts graduates from Kalamazoo Valley Community College take home a median $29,645, compared with $40,775 for all Kalamazoo Valley Community College graduates — about 27% lower than the school-wide median.
Student Demographics & Diversity
The following sections describe the composition of Design & Applied Arts graduates at Kalamazoo Valley Community College, by degree type.
Across all degree levels, Design & Applied Arts graduates at Kalamazoo Valley Community College are 82% women (9) and 18% men (2).
Design & Applied Arts Associate’s Program at Kalamazoo Valley Community College
Of the 10 associate’s design & applied arts graduates at Kalamazoo Valley Community College, 80% were women (8) and 20% were men (2).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Design & Applied Arts associate’s degree recipients at Kalamazoo Valley Community College.
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| White | 7 |
| Black / African American | 2 |
| Asian | 1 |
Racial-ethnic minorities make up 30% of Design & Applied Arts associate’s degree recipients at Kalamazoo Valley Community College, lower 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 Kalamazoo Valley Community College
The Design & Applied Arts program at Kalamazoo Valley Community College offers more specialized concentrations:
| Concentration | Graduates |
|---|---|
| Graphic Design | 9 |
| Illustration | 2 |
Highest-Paying Careers for Design & Applied Arts Graduates
Those who complete Design & Applied Arts program at Kalamazoo Valley Community College go on to a range of careers. Below are 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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