Design & Applied Arts at Sessions College for Professional Design
What traits are you looking for in a school for Design & Applied Arts, you may want to check out the program at Sessions College for Professional Design. The following information will help you decide if it is a good fit for you.
Sessions College for Professional Design is in Tempe, AZ.
During the most recent reporting year, 55 design & applied arts degrees were granted at Sessions College for Professional Design.
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Studying Online at Sessions College for Professional Design
Sessions College for Professional Design delivers its programs entirely online, so Design & Applied Arts coursework can be completed remotely.
Design & Applied Arts Rankings at Sessions College for Professional Design
These rankings give you a sense of how Sessions College for Professional Design’s Design & Applied Arts program against peer institutions.
Associate-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Value | Arizona | #12 of 15 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Arizona | #16 of 16 |
| Best Value | Southwest (Region) | #47 of 59 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Southwest (Region) | #59 of 60 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #447 of 600 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #591 of 603 |
Earnings for Design & Applied Arts Graduates from Sessions College for Professional Design
Graduates of Sessions College for Professional Design’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 | $29,349 |
| 2 years | $21,265 |
| 3 years | $18,981 |
| 4 years | $36,695 |
| 5 years | $39,165 |
How does this compare to the school overall? Four years out, Design & Applied Arts graduates from Sessions College for Professional Design take home a median $36,695, compared with $35,735 for all Sessions College for Professional Design graduates — about 3% higher than the school-wide median.
Median Debt at Graduation
Median student loan debt for Design & Applied Arts graduates from Sessions College for Professional Design is $25,198.
Student Demographics & Diversity
Below you’ll find the student demographics for Design & Applied Arts graduates at Sessions College for Professional Design, by degree type.
Across all degree levels, Design & Applied Arts graduates at Sessions College for Professional Design are 75% women (41) and 25% men (14).
Design & Applied Arts Associate’s Program at Sessions College for Professional Design
Among the 18 associate’s design & applied arts degrees awarded at Sessions College for Professional Design, 83% were women (15) and 17% were men (3).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Design & Applied Arts associate’s degree recipients at Sessions College for Professional Design.
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| White | 16 |
| Black / African American | 1 |
| Unknown | 1 |
Racial-ethnic minorities make up 6% of Design & Applied Arts associate’s degree recipients at Sessions College for Professional Design, below the national average of 43%.*
Design & Applied Arts Bachelor’s Program at Sessions College for Professional Design
Among the 8 bachelor’s design & applied arts graduates at Sessions College for Professional Design, 88% were women (7) and 12% were men (1).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Design & Applied Arts bachelor’s degree recipients at Sessions College for Professional Design.
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| White | 5 |
| Hispanic / Latino | 1 |
| Black / African American | 1 |
| Unknown | 1 |
Racial-ethnic minorities make up 25% of Design & Applied Arts bachelor’s degree recipients at Sessions College for Professional Design, below 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 Sessions College for Professional Design
This Design & Applied Arts program at Sessions College for Professional Design breaks down into more specific concentrations:
| Concentration | Graduates |
|---|---|
| Commercial & Advertising Art | 1 |
| Commercial Photography | 5 |
| Graphic Design | 22 |
| Illustration | 27 |
Highest-Paying Careers for Design & Applied Arts Graduates
Students who finish Design & Applied Arts program at Sessions College for Professional Design work across a variety of fields. The table below ranks the highest-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
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