Design & Applied Arts at Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute
What traits are you looking for in a school for Design & Applied Arts, you may want to check out the program at Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute. The following information will help you decide if it is a good fit for you.
Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute sits in Troy, NY.
In the most recent year for which we have data, 45 design & applied arts degrees were awarded at Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute.
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Online Class Availability at Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute
Distance learning is available at Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute. Among 7,040 students, 171 (2%) studied exclusively online and 3 (0%) took at least some classes online.
Design & Applied Arts Rankings at Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute
These rankings give you a sense of how Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute’s Design & Applied Arts program to other colleges that offer this major.
Bachelor’s-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Schools (Quality) | New York | #2 of 40 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Middle Atlantic (Region) | #11 of 97 |
| Best Value | New York | #32 of 39 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #60 of 603 |
| Best Value | Middle Atlantic (Region) | #81 of 96 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #536 of 600 |
Master’s-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Schools (Quality) | New York | #2 of 40 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Middle Atlantic (Region) | #11 of 97 |
| Best Value | New York | #32 of 39 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #60 of 603 |
| Best Value | Middle Atlantic (Region) | #81 of 96 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #536 of 600 |
Earnings for Design & Applied Arts Graduates from Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute
Graduates of Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute’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 | $46,471 |
| 2 years | $26,739 |
| 3 years | $52,961 |
| 4 years | $71,567 |
How do these earnings stack up against the rest of the school? Four years out, Design & Applied Arts graduates from Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute earn a median of $71,567, compared with $100,392 for all Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute graduates — about 29% lower than the school-wide median.
Median Debt at Graduation
Typical debt at graduation for Design & Applied Arts graduates from Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute stands at $25,000.
Student Demographics & Diversity
Below you’ll find the composition of Design & Applied Arts graduates at Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute, by degree type.
Across all degree levels, Design & Applied Arts graduates at Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute are 20% women (9) and 80% men (36).
Design & Applied Arts Bachelor’s Program at Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute
Among the 39 bachelor’s design & applied arts degrees awarded at Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute, 21% were women (8) and 79% were men (31).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Design & Applied Arts bachelor’s degree recipients at Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute.
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| White | 15 |
| Hispanic / Latino | 6 |
| Black / African American | 1 |
| Asian | 6 |
| Two or More Races | 3 |
| International (Nonresident) | 6 |
| Unknown | 2 |
Minority students account for 41% of Design & Applied Arts bachelor’s degree recipients at Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute, above the national average of 37%.*
Design & Applied Arts Master’s Program at Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute
Among the 6 master’s design & applied arts graduates at Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute, 17% were women (1) and 83% were men (5).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Design & Applied Arts master’s degree recipients at Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute.
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| White | 3 |
| International (Nonresident) | 3 |
*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 Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute
The Design & Applied Arts program at Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute offers more specialized concentrations:
| Concentration | Graduates |
|---|---|
| Game & Interactive Media Design | 45 |
Best-Paid Careers for Design & Applied Arts Graduates
Graduates of the Design & Applied Arts program at Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute pursue many career paths. Below are the best-paid 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.
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