Design & Applied Arts at Oregon State University
If you are interested in studying Design & Applied Arts, take a look at what Oregon State University. The following information will help you decide if it is a good fit for you.
Oregon State University is in Corvallis, OR.
For the most recent IPEDS reporting year, 120 design & applied arts degrees were awarded at Oregon State University.
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Online Class Availability at Oregon State University
Many students take online classes at Oregon State University. Among 37,163 students, 13,083 (35%) studied exclusively online and 8,697 (23%) took at least some classes online.
Design & Applied Arts Rankings at Oregon State University
Use these rankings to compare Oregon State University’s Design & Applied Arts program to other colleges that offer this major.
Bachelor’s-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Schools (Quality) | Oregon | #1 of 10 |
| Best Value | Oregon | #7 of 10 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Far Western (Region) | #20 of 113 |
| Best Value | Far Western (Region) | #83 of 112 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #97 of 603 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #402 of 600 |
Earnings for Design & Applied Arts Graduates from Oregon State University
Students who complete Oregon State University’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 | $36,545 |
| 2 years | $39,585 |
| 3 years | $44,747 |
| 4 years | $49,469 |
| 5 years | $53,265 |
How does this compare to the school overall? Four years after graduating, Design & Applied Arts graduates from Oregon State University earn a median of $49,469, compared with $66,895 for all Oregon State University graduates — about 26% lower than the school-wide median.
Median Debt at Graduation
Typical debt at graduation for Design & Applied Arts graduates from Oregon State University is $23,419.
Student Demographics & Diversity
Below you’ll find the composition of Design & Applied Arts graduates at Oregon State University, broken down by degree level.
Program-wide, Design & Applied Arts graduates at Oregon State University are 74% women (89) and 26% men (31).
Design & Applied Arts Bachelor’s Program at Oregon State University
Of the 120 bachelor’s design & applied arts degrees awarded at Oregon State University, 74% were women (89) and 26% were men (31).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Design & Applied Arts bachelor’s degree recipients at Oregon State University.
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| White | 78 |
| Hispanic / Latino | 15 |
| Black / African American | 2 |
| Asian | 12 |
| Two or More Races | 10 |
| International (Nonresident) | 3 |
Minority students account for 32% of Design & Applied Arts bachelor’s degree recipients at Oregon State University, below 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 Oregon State University
This Design & Applied Arts program at Oregon State University includes the following sub-specializations:
| Concentration | Graduates |
|---|---|
| Fashion Design | 24 |
| Interior Design | 27 |
| Graphic Design | 36 |
| Other Design & Applied Arts | 33 |
Best-Paid Careers for Design & Applied Arts Graduates
Those who complete Design & Applied Arts program at Oregon State University work across a variety of fields. 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
More about our data sources and methodologies.