Design & Applied Arts at San Diego Mesa College
What traits are you looking for in a school for Design & Applied Arts, you may want to check out the program at San Diego Mesa College. The following information will help you decide if it is a good fit for you.
San Diego Mesa College is in San Diego, CA.
During the most recent reporting year, 29 design & applied arts graduations were recorded at San Diego Mesa College.
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Online Class Availability at San Diego Mesa College
Distance learning is available at San Diego Mesa College. Of 19,212 students, 7,447 (39%) studied exclusively online and 4,848 (25%) took at least some classes online.
Design & Applied Arts Rankings at San Diego Mesa College
Rankings can help you compare San Diego Mesa College’s Design & Applied Arts program against other schools offering the same major.
Associate-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Value | California | #3 of 83 |
| Best Value | Far Western (Region) | #3 of 112 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #14 of 600 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | California | #47 of 84 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Far Western (Region) | #65 of 113 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #350 of 603 |
Earnings for Design & Applied Arts Graduates from San Diego Mesa College
Those who finish San Diego Mesa 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 | $20,478 |
Student Demographics & Diversity
Below you’ll find the diversity of Design & Applied Arts graduates at San Diego Mesa College, broken down by degree level.
Across all degree levels, Design & Applied Arts graduates at San Diego Mesa College are 62% women (18) and 38% men (11).
Design & Applied Arts Associate’s Program at San Diego Mesa College
Of the 16 associate’s design & applied arts graduates at San Diego Mesa College, 56% were women (9) and 44% were men (7).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Design & Applied Arts associate’s degree recipients at San Diego Mesa College.
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| White | 5 |
| Hispanic / Latino | 4 |
| Black / African American | 1 |
| Asian | 6 |
Racial-ethnic minorities make up 69% of Design & Applied Arts associate’s degree recipients at San Diego Mesa 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 San Diego Mesa College
The Design & Applied Arts program at San Diego Mesa College offers more specialized concentrations:
| Concentration | Graduates |
|---|---|
| Fashion Design | 5 |
| Interior Design | 14 |
| Game & Interactive Media Design | 10 |
Best-Paid Careers for Design & Applied Arts Graduates
Graduates of the Design & Applied Arts program at San Diego Mesa College pursue many career paths. Below are the best-paid 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
More about our data sources and methodologies.