Design & Applied Arts at The University of Tennessee-Knoxville
If you are interested in studying Design & Applied Arts, take a look at what The University of Tennessee-Knoxville. We’ve gathered the following information to help you decide.
The University of Tennessee-Knoxville is in Knoxville, TN.
In the most recent year for which we have data, 21 design & applied arts graduations were recorded at The University of Tennessee-Knoxville.
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Studying Online at The University of Tennessee-Knoxville
Many students take online classes at The University of Tennessee-Knoxville. Among 38,728 students, 3,176 (8%) were enrolled entirely in distance education and 12,105 (31%) took at least some classes online.
Design & Applied Arts Rankings at The University of Tennessee-Knoxville
These rankings give you a sense of how The University of Tennessee-Knoxville’s Design & Applied Arts program against peer institutions.
Bachelor’s-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Schools (Quality) | Tennessee | #2 of 10 |
| Best Value | Tennessee | #7 of 10 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Southeast (Region) | #22 of 128 |
| Best Value | Southeast (Region) | #89 of 128 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #137 of 603 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #379 of 600 |
Earnings for Design & Applied Arts Graduates from The University of Tennessee-Knoxville
Those who finish The University of Tennessee-Knoxville’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 | $38,452 |
| 2 years | $38,829 |
| 3 years | $41,736 |
| 4 years | $43,320 |
| 5 years | $55,974 |
How do these earnings stack up against the rest of the school? Four years out, Design & Applied Arts graduates from The University of Tennessee-Knoxville earn a median of $43,320, compared with $64,105 for all The University of Tennessee-Knoxville graduates — about 32% lower than the school-wide median.
Student Demographics & Diversity
Take a look at the diversity of Design & Applied Arts graduates at The University of Tennessee-Knoxville, by degree type.
Across all degree levels, Design & Applied Arts graduates at The University of Tennessee-Knoxville are 81% women (17) and 19% men (4).
Design & Applied Arts Bachelor’s Program at The University of Tennessee-Knoxville
Among the 21 bachelor’s design & applied arts graduates at The University of Tennessee-Knoxville, 81% were women (17) and 19% were men (4).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Design & Applied Arts bachelor’s degree recipients at The University of Tennessee-Knoxville.
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| White | 18 |
| Hispanic / Latino | 1 |
| Black / African American | 1 |
| Asian | 1 |
Minority students account for 14% of Design & Applied Arts bachelor’s degree recipients at The University of Tennessee-Knoxville, lower 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 The University of Tennessee-Knoxville
This Design & Applied Arts program at The University of Tennessee-Knoxville includes the following sub-specializations:
| Concentration | Graduates |
|---|---|
| Graphic Design | 21 |
Top-Paying Careers for Design & Applied Arts Graduates
Those who complete Design & Applied Arts program at The University of Tennessee-Knoxville pursue many career paths. 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.