Design & Applied Arts at Palomar College
If you are interested in studying Design & Applied Arts, take a look at what Palomar College. We’ve gathered the following information to help you decide.
Palomar College is located in San Marcos, CA.
In the most recent year for which we have data, 62 design & applied arts degrees were granted at Palomar College.
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Online Class Availability at Palomar College
Distance learning is available at Palomar College. Of 19,550 students, 5,246 (27%) were enrolled entirely in distance education and 6,667 (34%) took at least some classes online.
Student Demographics & Diversity
Below you’ll find the composition of Design & Applied Arts graduates at Palomar College, broken down by degree level.
Across all degree levels, Design & Applied Arts graduates at Palomar College are 81% women (50) and 19% men (12).
Design & Applied Arts Associate’s Program at Palomar College
Among the 31 associate’s design & applied arts degrees awarded at Palomar College, 84% were women (26) and 16% were men (5).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Design & Applied Arts associate’s degree recipients at Palomar College.
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| White | 12 |
| Hispanic / Latino | 14 |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 2 |
| Two or More Races | 1 |
| International (Nonresident) | 1 |
| Unknown | 1 |
Racial-ethnic minorities make up 55% of Design & Applied Arts associate’s degree recipients at Palomar 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 Palomar College
The Design & Applied Arts program at Palomar College breaks down into more specific concentrations:
| Concentration | Graduates |
|---|---|
| Visual Communications | 1 |
| Commercial & Advertising Art | 12 |
| Fashion Design | 21 |
| Interior Design | 17 |
| Graphic Design | 11 |
Highest-Paying Careers for Design & Applied Arts Graduates
Graduates of the Design & Applied Arts program at Palomar College work across a variety of fields. Here are 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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