Design & Applied Arts at Seattle Pacific University
If you plan to study Design & Applied Arts, consider the program at Seattle Pacific University. The following information will help you decide if it is a good fit for you.
Seattle Pacific University is in Seattle, WA.
For the most recent IPEDS reporting year, 26 design & applied arts degrees were awarded at Seattle Pacific University.
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Studying Online at Seattle Pacific University
Many students take online classes at Seattle Pacific University. Of 2,261 students, 53 (2%) studied exclusively online and 430 (19%) took at least some classes online.
Design & Applied Arts Rankings at Seattle Pacific University
These rankings give you a sense of how Seattle Pacific University’s Design & Applied Arts program against other schools offering the same major.
Bachelor’s-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Schools (Quality) | Washington | #5 of 16 |
| Best Value | Washington | #12 of 16 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Far Western (Region) | #17 of 113 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #75 of 603 |
| Best Value | Far Western (Region) | #85 of 112 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #465 of 600 |
Earnings for Design & Applied Arts Graduates from Seattle Pacific University
Graduates of Seattle Pacific University’s Design & Applied Arts program report the following median earnings (per the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard):
| Years After Graduation | Median Earnings |
|---|---|
| 1 year | $38,730 |
| 2 years | $43,798 |
| 3 years | $55,304 |
| 4 years | $68,201 |
| 5 years | $79,971 |
How do these earnings stack up against the rest of the school? At the four-year mark, Design & Applied Arts graduates from Seattle Pacific University earn a median of $68,201, compared with $72,555 for all Seattle Pacific University graduates — about 6% lower than the school-wide median.
Median Debt at Graduation
The median debt for Design & Applied Arts graduates from Seattle Pacific University is $26,000.
Student Demographics & Diversity
Take a look at the composition of Design & Applied Arts graduates at Seattle Pacific University, broken down by degree level.
Across all degree levels, Design & Applied Arts graduates at Seattle Pacific University are 92% women (24) and 8% men (2).
Design & Applied Arts Bachelor’s Program at Seattle Pacific University
Of the 26 bachelor’s design & applied arts degrees awarded at Seattle Pacific University, 92% were women (24) and 8% were men (2).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Design & Applied Arts bachelor’s degree recipients at Seattle Pacific University.
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| White | 11 |
| Hispanic / Latino | 6 |
| Black / African American | 3 |
| Asian | 2 |
| Two or More Races | 2 |
| International (Nonresident) | 1 |
| Unknown | 1 |
Minority students account for 50% of Design & Applied Arts bachelor’s degree recipients at Seattle Pacific University, higher 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 Seattle Pacific University
The Design & Applied Arts program at Seattle Pacific University breaks down into more specific concentrations:
| Concentration | Graduates |
|---|---|
| Visual Communications | 9 |
| Fashion Design | 9 |
| Interior Design | 6 |
| Illustration | 2 |
Top-Paying Careers for Design & Applied Arts Graduates
Students who finish Design & Applied Arts program at Seattle Pacific University work across a variety of fields. The table below ranks 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.