Design & Applied Arts at Salt Lake Community College
What traits are you looking for in a school for Design & Applied Arts, take a look at what Salt Lake Community College. The following information will help you decide if it is a good fit for you.
Salt Lake Community College is located in Salt Lake City, UT.
For the most recent IPEDS reporting year, 90 design & applied arts degrees were granted at Salt Lake Community College.
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Online Class Availability at Salt Lake Community College
Many students take online classes at Salt Lake Community College. Of 27,437 students, 4,684 (17%) were enrolled entirely in distance education and 6,180 (23%) took at least some classes online.
Design & Applied Arts Rankings at Salt Lake Community College
These rankings give you a sense of how Salt Lake Community College’s Design & Applied Arts program against peer institutions.
Associate-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Value | Utah | #1 of 7 |
| Best Value | Rocky Mountains (Region) | #2 of 21 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Utah | #4 of 7 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Rocky Mountains (Region) | #6 of 21 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #110 of 600 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #212 of 603 |
Earnings for Design & Applied Arts Graduates from Salt Lake Community College
Those who finish Salt Lake 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 | $27,755 |
| 2 years | $26,353 |
| 3 years | $24,907 |
| 4 years | $36,061 |
| 5 years | $33,160 |
Is this above or below average for the school? Four years after graduating, Design & Applied Arts graduates from Salt Lake Community College take home a median $36,061, compared with $48,799 for all Salt Lake Community College graduates — about 26% lower than the school-wide median.
Median Debt at Graduation
The median debt for Design & Applied Arts graduates from Salt Lake Community College comes in at $10,766.
Student Demographics & Diversity
Take a look at the diversity of Design & Applied Arts graduates at Salt Lake Community College, by degree type.
Across all degree levels, Design & Applied Arts graduates at Salt Lake Community College are 79% women (71) and 21% men (19).
Design & Applied Arts Associate’s Program at Salt Lake Community College
Among the 82 associate’s design & applied arts degrees awarded at Salt Lake Community College, 84% were women (69) and 16% were men (13).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Design & Applied Arts associate’s degree recipients at Salt Lake Community College.
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| White | 60 |
| Hispanic / Latino | 12 |
| Asian | 4 |
| Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander | 1 |
| Two or More Races | 2 |
| International (Nonresident) | 1 |
| Unknown | 2 |
Racial-ethnic minorities make up 23% of Design & Applied Arts associate’s degree recipients at Salt Lake Community College, below 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 Salt Lake Community College
The Design & Applied Arts program at Salt Lake Community College breaks down into more specific concentrations:
| Concentration | Graduates |
|---|---|
| Visual Communications | 16 |
| Commercial Photography | 11 |
| Fashion Design | 17 |
| Interior Design | 31 |
| Illustration | 7 |
| Game & Interactive Media Design | 8 |
Best-Paid Careers for Design & Applied Arts Graduates
Students who finish Design & Applied Arts program at Salt Lake Community College pursue many career paths. Here are the top-paying careers for Design & Applied Arts majors, 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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