Design & Applied Arts at SUNY at Purchase College
If you are interested in studying Design & Applied Arts, consider the program at SUNY at Purchase College. Get started with the following essential facts.
SUNY at Purchase College is in Purchase, NY.
During the most recent reporting year, 17 design & applied arts degrees were granted at SUNY at Purchase College.
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Online Class Availability at SUNY at Purchase College
Many students take online classes at SUNY at Purchase College. Among 3,333 students, 29 (1%) were enrolled entirely in distance education and 765 (23%) took at least some classes online.
Design & Applied Arts Rankings at SUNY at Purchase College
Use these rankings to compare SUNY at Purchase College’s Design & Applied Arts program against peer institutions.
Bachelor’s-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Value | New York | #27 of 39 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | New York | #29 of 40 |
| Best Value | Middle Atlantic (Region) | #55 of 96 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Middle Atlantic (Region) | #71 of 97 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #413 of 600 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #421 of 603 |
Student Demographics & Diversity
The following sections describe the student demographics for Design & Applied Arts graduates at SUNY at Purchase College, broken down by degree level.
Across all degree levels, Design & Applied Arts graduates at SUNY at Purchase College are 53% women (9) and 47% men (8).
Design & Applied Arts Bachelor’s Program at SUNY at Purchase College
Among the 17 bachelor’s design & applied arts graduates at SUNY at Purchase College, 53% were women (9) and 47% were men (8).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Design & Applied Arts bachelor’s degree recipients at SUNY at Purchase College.
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| White | 9 |
| Hispanic / Latino | 3 |
| Black / African American | 1 |
| Asian | 4 |
Minority students account for 47% of Design & Applied Arts bachelor’s degree recipients at SUNY at Purchase College, above 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 SUNY at Purchase College
The Design & Applied Arts program at SUNY at Purchase College breaks down into more specific concentrations:
| Concentration | Graduates |
|---|---|
| Graphic Design | 17 |
Top-Paying Careers for Design & Applied Arts Graduates
Those who complete Design & Applied Arts program at SUNY at Purchase College go on to a range of careers. Below are 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
More about our data sources and methodologies.