Design & Applied Arts at Minnesota State University Moorhead
What traits are you looking for in a school for Design & Applied Arts, you may want to check out the program at Minnesota State University Moorhead. Get started with the following essential facts.
Minnesota State University Moorhead is in Moorhead, MN.
In the most recent year for which we have data, 15 design & applied arts degrees were awarded at Minnesota State University Moorhead.
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Studying Online at Minnesota State University Moorhead
Many students take online classes at Minnesota State University Moorhead. Of 4,386 students, 1,172 (27%) were enrolled entirely in distance education and 2,237 (51%) took at least some classes online.
Design & Applied Arts Rankings at Minnesota State University Moorhead
Use these rankings to compare Minnesota State University Moorhead’s Design & Applied Arts program against peer institutions.
Bachelor’s-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Value | Minnesota | #10 of 15 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Minnesota | #12 of 15 |
| Best Value | The Plains States (Region) | #38 of 53 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | The Plains States (Region) | #39 of 53 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #321 of 603 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #393 of 600 |
Earnings for Design & Applied Arts Graduates from Minnesota State University Moorhead
Those who finish Minnesota State University Moorhead’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 | $36,852 |
| 2 years | $36,938 |
| 3 years | $39,740 |
| 4 years | $44,640 |
| 5 years | $46,027 |
Is this above or below average for the school? At the four-year mark, Design & Applied Arts graduates from Minnesota State University Moorhead take home a median $44,640, compared with $52,554 for all Minnesota State University Moorhead graduates — about 15% lower than the school-wide median.
Median Debt at Graduation
The median debt for Design & Applied Arts graduates from Minnesota State University Moorhead stands at $27,000.
Student Demographics & Diversity
Take a look at the composition of Design & Applied Arts graduates at Minnesota State University Moorhead, broken down by degree level.
Across all degree levels, Design & Applied Arts graduates at Minnesota State University Moorhead are 60% women (9) and 40% men (6).
Design & Applied Arts Bachelor’s Program at Minnesota State University Moorhead
Of the 11 bachelor’s design & applied arts degrees awarded at Minnesota State University Moorhead, 45% were women (5) and 55% were men (6).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Design & Applied Arts bachelor’s degree recipients at Minnesota State University Moorhead.
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| White | 10 |
| Hispanic / Latino | 1 |
Minority students account for 9% of Design & Applied Arts bachelor’s degree recipients at Minnesota State University Moorhead, lower than 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 Minnesota State University Moorhead
The Design & Applied Arts program at Minnesota State University Moorhead breaks down into more specific concentrations:
| Concentration | Graduates |
|---|---|
| Commercial & Advertising Art | 1 |
| Graphic Design | 10 |
| Illustration | 4 |
Highest-Paying Careers for Design & Applied Arts Graduates
Those who complete Design & Applied Arts program at Minnesota State University Moorhead pursue many career paths. 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
More about our data sources and methodologies.