Design & Applied Arts at Milwaukee Area Technical College
If you plan to study Design & Applied Arts, take a look at what Milwaukee Area Technical College. Get started with the following essential facts.
Milwaukee Area Technical College sits in Milwaukee, WI.
During the most recent reporting year, 31 design & applied arts graduations were recorded at Milwaukee Area Technical College.
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Studying Online at Milwaukee Area Technical College
Distance learning is available at Milwaukee Area Technical College. Among 13,792 students, 3,499 (25%) were enrolled entirely in distance education and 3,863 (28%) took at least some classes online.
Design & Applied Arts Rankings at Milwaukee Area Technical College
These rankings give you a sense of how Milwaukee Area Technical College’s Design & Applied Arts program against peer institutions.
Associate-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Value | Wisconsin | #3 of 16 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Wisconsin | #12 of 16 |
| Best Value | Great Lakes (Region) | #23 of 82 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Great Lakes (Region) | #52 of 82 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #189 of 600 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #312 of 603 |
Earnings for Design & Applied Arts Graduates from Milwaukee Area Technical College
Graduates of Milwaukee Area Technical College’s Design & Applied Arts program report the following median earnings (per the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard):
| Years After Graduation | Median Earnings |
|---|---|
| 1 year | $30,700 |
| 3 years | $25,310 |
| 4 years | $33,410 |
| 5 years | $43,680 |
How does this compare to the school overall? Four years after graduating, Design & Applied Arts graduates from Milwaukee Area Technical College take home a median $33,410, compared with $45,249 for all Milwaukee Area Technical College graduates — about 26% lower than the school-wide median.
Student Demographics & Diversity
Below you’ll find the composition of Design & Applied Arts graduates at Milwaukee Area Technical College, broken down by degree level.
Across all degree levels, Design & Applied Arts graduates at Milwaukee Area Technical College are 71% women (22) and 29% men (9).
Design & Applied Arts Associate’s Program at Milwaukee Area Technical College
Of the 22 associate’s design & applied arts degrees awarded at Milwaukee Area Technical College, 82% were women (18) and 18% were men (4).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Design & Applied Arts associate’s degree recipients at Milwaukee Area Technical College.
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| White | 10 |
| Hispanic / Latino | 5 |
| Black / African American | 1 |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 1 |
| Two or More Races | 4 |
| International (Nonresident) | 1 |
Racial-ethnic minorities make up 50% of Design & Applied Arts associate’s degree recipients at Milwaukee Area Technical 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 Milwaukee Area Technical College
This Design & Applied Arts program at Milwaukee Area Technical College offers more specialized concentrations:
| Concentration | Graduates |
|---|---|
| Commercial Photography | 2 |
| Interior Design | 8 |
| Graphic Design | 21 |
Highest-Paying Careers for Design & Applied Arts Graduates
Graduates of the Design & Applied Arts program at Milwaukee Area Technical College pursue many career paths. Below 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.