Design & Applied Arts at Northampton County Area Community College
If you plan to study Design & Applied Arts, consider the program at Northampton County Area Community College. Get started with the following essential facts.
Northampton County Area Community College is in Bethlehem, PA.
For the most recent IPEDS reporting year, 27 design & applied arts degrees were awarded at Northampton County Area Community College.
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Online & Distance Learning at Northampton County Area Community College
Many students take online classes at Northampton County Area Community College. Among 8,810 students, 3,131 (36%) were enrolled entirely in distance education and 3,433 (39%) took at least some classes online.
Design & Applied Arts Rankings at Northampton County Area Community College
Rankings can help you compare Northampton County Area Community College’s Design & Applied Arts program against peer institutions.
Associate-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Value | Pennsylvania | #5 of 28 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Pennsylvania | #17 of 28 |
| Best Value | Middle Atlantic (Region) | #33 of 96 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Middle Atlantic (Region) | #58 of 97 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #231 of 600 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #371 of 603 |
Earnings for Design & Applied Arts Graduates from Northampton County Area Community College
Students who complete Northampton County Area Community College’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 | $26,112 |
| 4 years | $30,861 |
| 5 years | $30,533 |
How do these earnings stack up against the rest of the school? Four years after graduating, Design & Applied Arts graduates from Northampton County Area Community College report median earnings of $30,861, compared with $39,873 for all Northampton County Area Community College graduates — about 23% lower than the school-wide median.
Median Debt at Graduation
The median debt for Design & Applied Arts graduates from Northampton County Area Community College stands at $15,250.
Student Demographics & Diversity
Below you’ll find the diversity of Design & Applied Arts graduates at Northampton County Area Community College, by degree type.
Across all degree levels, Design & Applied Arts graduates at Northampton County Area Community College are 67% women (18) and 33% men (9).
Design & Applied Arts Associate’s Program at Northampton County Area Community College
Among the 27 associate’s design & applied arts graduates at Northampton County Area Community College, 67% were women (18) and 33% were men (9).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Design & Applied Arts associate’s degree recipients at Northampton County Area Community College.
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| White | 13 |
| Hispanic / Latino | 6 |
| Black / African American | 5 |
| Asian | 1 |
| International (Nonresident) | 1 |
| Unknown | 1 |
Racial-ethnic minorities make up 44% of Design & Applied Arts associate’s degree recipients at Northampton County Area Community 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 Northampton County Area Community College
The Design & Applied Arts program at Northampton County Area Community College breaks down into more specific concentrations:
| Concentration | Graduates |
|---|---|
| Interior Design | 10 |
| Graphic Design | 17 |
Top-Paying Careers for Design & Applied Arts Graduates
Graduates of the Design & Applied Arts program at Northampton County Area Community College go on to a range of careers. The table below ranks the highest-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
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