Design & Applied Arts at Metropolitan Community College Area
If you plan to study Design & Applied Arts, consider the program at Metropolitan Community College Area. We’ve gathered the following information to help you decide.
Metropolitan Community College Area is in Omaha, NE.
During the most recent reporting year, 95 design & applied arts graduations were recorded at Metropolitan Community College Area.
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Studying Online at Metropolitan Community College Area
Online coursework is an option at Metropolitan Community College Area. Of 16,642 students, 3,156 (19%) were enrolled entirely in distance education and 2,717 (16%) took at least some classes online.
Design & Applied Arts Rankings at Metropolitan Community College Area
Use these rankings to compare Metropolitan Community College Area’s Design & Applied Arts program to other colleges that offer this major.
Associate-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Value | Nebraska | #1 of 6 |
| Best Value | The Plains States (Region) | #3 of 53 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nebraska | #5 of 6 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #22 of 600 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | The Plains States (Region) | #37 of 53 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #296 of 603 |
Earnings for Design & Applied Arts Graduates from Metropolitan Community College Area
Those who finish Metropolitan Community College Area’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 | $24,515 |
| 2 years | $24,615 |
| 3 years | $25,145 |
| 4 years | $32,716 |
| 5 years | $36,677 |
How does this compare to the school overall? Four years out, Design & Applied Arts graduates from Metropolitan Community College Area report median earnings of $32,716, compared with $49,579 for all Metropolitan Community College Area graduates — about 34% lower than the school-wide median.
Median Debt at Graduation
Typical debt at graduation for Design & Applied Arts graduates from Metropolitan Community College Area stands at $12,526.
Student Demographics & Diversity
Take a look at the student demographics for Design & Applied Arts graduates at Metropolitan Community College Area, by degree type.
Across all degree levels, Design & Applied Arts graduates at Metropolitan Community College Area are 66% women (63) and 34% men (32).
Design & Applied Arts Associate’s Program at Metropolitan Community College Area
Among the 76 associate’s design & applied arts degrees awarded at Metropolitan Community College Area, 67% were women (51) and 33% were men (25).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Design & Applied Arts associate’s degree recipients at Metropolitan Community College Area.
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| White | 39 |
| Hispanic / Latino | 8 |
| Black / African American | 6 |
| Asian | 2 |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 1 |
| Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander | 1 |
| Two or More Races | 3 |
| Unknown | 16 |
Minority students account for 28% of Design & Applied Arts associate’s degree recipients at Metropolitan Community College Area, 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 Metropolitan Community College Area
This Design & Applied Arts program at Metropolitan Community College Area offers more specialized concentrations:
| Concentration | Graduates |
|---|---|
| Commercial & Advertising Art | 37 |
| Commercial Photography | 30 |
| Fashion Design | 4 |
| Interior Design | 24 |
Best-Paid Careers for Design & Applied Arts Graduates
Graduates of the Design & Applied Arts program at Metropolitan Community College Area 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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