Design & Applied Arts at Suffolk County Community College
If you plan to study Design & Applied Arts, take a look at what Suffolk County Community College. The following information will help you decide if it is a good fit for you.
Suffolk County Community College sits in Selden, NY.
For the most recent IPEDS reporting year, 44 design & applied arts degrees were awarded at Suffolk County Community College.
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Online Class Availability at Suffolk County Community College
Online coursework is an option at Suffolk County Community College. Among 19,973 students, 1,949 (10%) were enrolled entirely in distance education and 5,908 (30%) took at least some classes online.
Design & Applied Arts Rankings at Suffolk County Community College
These rankings give you a sense of how Suffolk County Community College’s Design & Applied Arts program against peer institutions.
Associate-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Value | Middle Atlantic (Region) | #2 of 96 |
| Best Value | New York | #2 of 39 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | New York | #9 of 40 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #23 of 600 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Middle Atlantic (Region) | #26 of 97 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #168 of 603 |
Earnings for Design & Applied Arts Graduates from Suffolk County Community College
Graduates of Suffolk County 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 | $20,538 |
| 2 years | $23,340 |
| 3 years | $27,580 |
| 4 years | $32,674 |
| 5 years | $38,842 |
Is this above or below average for the school? At the four-year mark, Design & Applied Arts graduates from Suffolk County Community College report median earnings of $32,674, compared with $45,839 for all Suffolk County Community College graduates — about 29% lower than the school-wide median.
Median Debt at Graduation
Median student loan debt for Design & Applied Arts graduates from Suffolk County Community College comes in at $9,132.
Student Demographics & Diversity
The following sections describe the diversity of Design & Applied Arts graduates at Suffolk County Community College, by degree type.
Across all degree levels, Design & Applied Arts graduates at Suffolk County Community College are 73% women (32) and 27% men (12).
Design & Applied Arts Associate’s Program at Suffolk County Community College
Among the 44 associate’s design & applied arts degrees awarded at Suffolk County Community College, 73% were women (32) and 27% were men (12).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Design & Applied Arts associate’s degree recipients at Suffolk County Community College.
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| White | 25 |
| Hispanic / Latino | 11 |
| Black / African American | 1 |
| Asian | 2 |
| Two or More Races | 1 |
| International (Nonresident) | 3 |
| Unknown | 1 |
Racial-ethnic minorities make up 34% of Design & Applied Arts associate’s degree recipients at Suffolk County 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 Suffolk County Community College
The Design & Applied Arts program at Suffolk County Community College breaks down into more specific concentrations:
| Concentration | Graduates |
|---|---|
| Interior Design | 22 |
| Graphic Design | 22 |
Top-Paying Careers for Design & Applied Arts Graduates
Graduates of the Design & Applied Arts program at Suffolk County Community College go on to a range of careers. Below are 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
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