Design & Applied Arts at The Modern College of Design
If you plan to study Design & Applied Arts, consider the program at The Modern College of Design. The following information will help you decide if it is a good fit for you.
The Modern College of Design is in Kettering, OH.
For the most recent IPEDS reporting year, 53 design & applied arts degrees were granted at The Modern College of Design.
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Online & Distance Learning at The Modern College of Design
Many students take online classes at The Modern College of Design. Of 214 students, 54 (25%) were enrolled entirely in distance education and 0 (0%) took at least some classes online.
Design & Applied Arts Rankings at The Modern College of Design
Rankings can help you compare The Modern College of Design’s Design & Applied Arts program against peer institutions.
Bachelor’s-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Value | Ohio | #20 of 22 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Ohio | #22 of 22 |
| Best Value | Great Lakes (Region) | #80 of 82 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Great Lakes (Region) | #82 of 82 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #557 of 600 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #583 of 603 |
Associate-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Value | Ohio | #20 of 22 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Ohio | #22 of 22 |
| Best Value | Great Lakes (Region) | #80 of 82 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Great Lakes (Region) | #82 of 82 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #557 of 600 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #583 of 603 |
Earnings for Design & Applied Arts Graduates from The Modern College of Design
Students who complete The Modern College of Design’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 | $28,066 |
| 2 years | $31,821 |
| 3 years | $34,445 |
| 4 years | $37,672 |
| 5 years | $41,953 |
How do these earnings stack up against the rest of the school? Four years out, Design & Applied Arts graduates from The Modern College of Design report median earnings of $37,672, compared with $37,672 for all The Modern College of Design graduates — about 0% higher than the school-wide median.
Median Debt at Graduation
Median student loan debt for Design & Applied Arts graduates from The Modern College of Design stands at $5,500.
Student Demographics & Diversity
Below you’ll find the composition of Design & Applied Arts graduates at The Modern College of Design, broken down by degree level.
Across all degree levels, Design & Applied Arts graduates at The Modern College of Design are 77% women (41) and 23% men (12).
Design & Applied Arts Associate’s Program at The Modern College of Design
Among the 42 associate’s design & applied arts degrees awarded at The Modern College of Design, 76% were women (32) and 24% were men (10).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Design & Applied Arts associate’s degree recipients at The Modern College of Design.
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| White | 36 |
| Hispanic / Latino | 4 |
| Black / African American | 1 |
| Two or More Races | 1 |
Minority students account for 14% of Design & Applied Arts associate’s degree recipients at The Modern College of Design, below the national average of 43%.*
Design & Applied Arts Bachelor’s Program at The Modern College of Design
Of the 11 bachelor’s design & applied arts graduates at The Modern College of Design, 82% were women (9) and 18% were men (2).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Design & Applied Arts bachelor’s degree recipients at The Modern College of Design.
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| White | 10 |
| Hispanic / Latino | 1 |
Racial-ethnic minorities make up 9% of Design & Applied Arts bachelor’s degree recipients at The Modern College of Design, lower than 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 The Modern College of Design
The Design & Applied Arts program at The Modern College of Design breaks down into more specific concentrations:
| Concentration | Graduates |
|---|---|
| Commercial & Advertising Art | 42 |
| Graphic Design | 11 |
Best-Paid Careers for Design & Applied Arts Graduates
Graduates of the Design & Applied Arts program at The Modern College of Design work across a variety of fields. Here are the top-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.