Design & Applied Arts at University of Central Missouri
If you plan to study Design & Applied Arts, you may want to check out the program at University of Central Missouri. The following information will help you decide if it is a good fit for you.
University of Central Missouri is in Warrensburg, MO.
In the most recent year for which we have data, 21 design & applied arts degrees were awarded at University of Central Missouri.
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Online & Distance Learning at University of Central Missouri
Many students take online classes at University of Central Missouri. Among 12,857 students, 1,512 (12%) studied exclusively online and 3,668 (29%) took at least some classes online.
Design & Applied Arts Rankings at University of Central Missouri
Rankings can help you compare University of Central Missouri’s Design & Applied Arts program against peer institutions.
Bachelor’s-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Schools (Quality) | Missouri | #6 of 15 |
| Best Value | Missouri | #7 of 15 |
| Best Value | The Plains States (Region) | #29 of 53 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | The Plains States (Region) | #30 of 53 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #258 of 603 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #342 of 600 |
Earnings for Design & Applied Arts Graduates from University of Central Missouri
Students who complete University of Central Missouri’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 | $30,171 |
| 2 years | $33,637 |
| 3 years | $36,600 |
| 4 years | $40,901 |
| 5 years | $42,852 |
Is this above or below average for the school? At the four-year mark, Design & Applied Arts graduates from University of Central Missouri report median earnings of $40,901, compared with $64,129 for all University of Central Missouri graduates — about 36% lower than the school-wide median.
Median Debt at Graduation
Median student loan debt for Design & Applied Arts graduates from University of Central Missouri stands at $25,576.
Student Demographics & Diversity
The following sections describe the composition of Design & Applied Arts graduates at University of Central Missouri, by degree type.
Program-wide, Design & Applied Arts graduates at University of Central Missouri are 81% women (17) and 19% men (4).
Design & Applied Arts Bachelor’s Program at University of Central Missouri
Of the 21 bachelor’s design & applied arts degrees awarded at University of Central Missouri, 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 University of Central Missouri.
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| White | 16 |
| Hispanic / Latino | 5 |
Minority students account for 24% of Design & Applied Arts bachelor’s degree recipients at University of Central Missouri, 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 University of Central Missouri
The Design & Applied Arts program at University of Central Missouri breaks down into more specific concentrations:
| Concentration | Graduates |
|---|---|
| Commercial & Advertising Art | 13 |
| Interior Design | 8 |
Highest-Paying Careers for Design & Applied Arts Graduates
Those who complete Design & Applied Arts program at University of Central Missouri work across a variety of fields. Below are the top-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.