Design & Applied Arts at Mt. Hood Community College
MHCC is located in Gresham, Oregon and approximately 6,812 students attend the school each year.
Want to know more about the career opportunities in this field? Check out the Careers in Design & Applied Arts section at the bottom of this page.
MHCC Design & Applied Arts Degrees Available
- Basic Certificate in Design (Less Than 1 Year)
- Associate’s Degree in Design
MHCC Design & Applied Arts Rankings
Design Student Demographics at MHCC
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the design majors at Mt. Hood Community College.
MHCC Design & Applied Arts Associate’s Program
The majority of those who receive an associate's degree in design at MHCC are white. Around 54% fell into this category, which is below average for this degree. MHCC does a better job with serving racial-ethnic minorities than the typical school does. Its associate's program in design graduates 3% more racial-ethnic minorities than the nationwide average.*
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity for students who recently graduated from Mt. Hood Community College with a associate's in design.
| Race/Ethnicity | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 1 |
| Black or African American | 1 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 6 |
| White | 13 |
| International Students | 1 |
| Other Races/Ethnicities | 2 |
Concentrations Within Design & Applied Arts
The following design concentations are available at Mt. Hood Community College. The table shows all degrees awarded in this field awarded for all degree levels at Mt. Hood Community College. A concentration may not be available for your level.
| Concentration | Annual Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|
| Graphic Design | 9 |
| Game & Interactive Media Design | 9 |
| Commercial Photography | 3 |
Related Majors
Careers That Design Grads May Go Into
A degree in design can lead to the following careers. Since job numbers and average salaries can vary by geographic location, we have only included the numbers for OR, the home state for Mt. Hood Community College.
| Occupation | Jobs in OR | Average Salary in OR |
|---|---|---|
| Graphic Designers | 3,510 | $56,690 |
| Art, Drama, and Music Professors | 1,350 | $75,800 |
| Art Directors | 960 | $108,830 |
| Multimedia Artists and Animators | 730 | $72,190 |
| Interior Designers | 670 | $57,100 |
References
*The racial-ethnic minorities count is calculated by taking the total number of students and subtracting white students, international students, and students whose race/ethnicity was unknown. This number is then divided by the total number of students at the school to obtain the racial-ethnic minorities percentage.
More about our data sources and methodologies.
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