Design & Applied Arts at Spokane Falls Community College
If you plan to study Design & Applied Arts, take a look at what Spokane Falls Community College. The following information will help you decide if it is a good fit for you.
Spokane Falls Community College sits in Spokane, WA.
In the most recent year for which we have data, 37 design & applied arts graduations were recorded at Spokane Falls Community College.
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Studying Online at Spokane Falls Community College
Many students take online classes at Spokane Falls Community College. Among 4,319 students, 1,657 (38%) were enrolled entirely in distance education and 1,577 (37%) took at least some classes online.
Design & Applied Arts Rankings at Spokane Falls Community College
Use these rankings to compare Spokane Falls Community College’s Design & Applied Arts program to other colleges that offer this major.
Associate-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Value | Washington | #4 of 16 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Washington | #13 of 16 |
| Best Value | Far Western (Region) | #46 of 112 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Far Western (Region) | #91 of 113 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #157 of 600 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #485 of 603 |
Earnings for Design & Applied Arts Graduates from Spokane Falls Community College
Graduates of Spokane Falls Community College’s Design & Applied Arts program earn the following amounts (per the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard):
| Years After Graduation | Median Earnings |
|---|---|
| 1 year | $26,002 |
| 2 years | $22,485 |
| 3 years | $27,035 |
| 4 years | $33,674 |
How does this compare to the school overall? At the four-year mark, Design & Applied Arts graduates from Spokane Falls Community College report median earnings of $33,674, compared with $34,342 for all Spokane Falls Community College graduates — about 2% lower than the school-wide median.
Median Debt at Graduation
The median debt for Design & Applied Arts graduates from Spokane Falls Community College comes in at $14,657.
Student Demographics & Diversity
The following sections describe the diversity of Design & Applied Arts graduates at Spokane Falls Community College, by degree type.
Looking at the program as a whole, Design & Applied Arts graduates at Spokane Falls Community College are 76% women (28) and 24% men (9).
Design & Applied Arts Associate’s Program at Spokane Falls Community College
Among the 37 associate’s design & applied arts degrees awarded at Spokane Falls Community College, 76% were women (28) and 24% were men (9).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Design & Applied Arts associate’s degree recipients at Spokane Falls Community College.
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| White | 33 |
| Hispanic / Latino | 2 |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 1 |
| Unknown | 1 |
Racial-ethnic minorities make up 8% of Design & Applied Arts associate’s degree recipients at Spokane Falls 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 Spokane Falls Community College
This Design & Applied Arts program at Spokane Falls Community College breaks down into more specific concentrations:
| Concentration | Graduates |
|---|---|
| Commercial & Advertising Art | 19 |
| Commercial Photography | 5 |
| Interior Design | 13 |
Top-Paying Careers for Design & Applied Arts Graduates
Students who finish Design & Applied Arts program at Spokane Falls Community College pursue many career paths. The table below ranks 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
More about our data sources and methodologies.