Design & Applied Arts at University of Hartford
If you plan to study Design & Applied Arts, consider the program at University of Hartford. The following information will help you decide if it is a good fit for you.
University of Hartford is in West Hartford, CT.
For the most recent IPEDS reporting year, 33 design & applied arts degrees were awarded at University of Hartford.
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Studying Online at University of Hartford
Many students take online classes at University of Hartford. Of 6,015 students, 1,058 (18%) studied exclusively online and 586 (10%) took at least some classes online.
Design & Applied Arts Rankings at University of Hartford
Rankings can help you compare University of Hartford’s Design & Applied Arts program to other colleges that offer this major.
Bachelor’s-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Schools (Quality) | Connecticut | #4 of 6 |
| Best Value | Connecticut | #4 of 6 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | New England (Region) | #21 of 37 |
| Best Value | New England (Region) | #22 of 37 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #299 of 603 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #511 of 600 |
Earnings for Design & Applied Arts Graduates from University of Hartford
Graduates of University of Hartford’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 | $28,701 |
| 2 years | $32,467 |
| 3 years | $39,840 |
| 4 years | $39,266 |
| 5 years | $44,307 |
Is this above or below average for the school? Four years after graduating, Design & Applied Arts graduates from University of Hartford earn a median of $39,266, compared with $64,979 for all University of Hartford graduates — about 40% lower than the school-wide median.
Median Debt at Graduation
Typical debt at graduation for Design & Applied Arts graduates from University of Hartford comes in at $27,000.
Student Demographics & Diversity
Below you’ll find the composition of Design & Applied Arts graduates at University of Hartford, by degree type.
Across all degree levels, Design & Applied Arts graduates at University of Hartford are 76% women (25) and 24% men (8).
Design & Applied Arts Bachelor’s Program at University of Hartford
Of the 22 bachelor’s design & applied arts graduates at University of Hartford, 77% were women (17) and 23% were men (5).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Design & Applied Arts bachelor’s degree recipients at University of Hartford.
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| White | 8 |
| Hispanic / Latino | 2 |
| Black / African American | 3 |
| Asian | 1 |
| Unknown | 8 |
Minority students account for 27% of Design & Applied Arts bachelor’s degree recipients at University of Hartford, below the national average of 37%.*
Design & Applied Arts Master’s Program at University of Hartford
Among the 11 master’s design & applied arts degrees awarded at University of Hartford, 73% were women (8) and 27% were men (3).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Design & Applied Arts master’s degree recipients at University of Hartford.
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| White | 10 |
| Two or More Races | 1 |
Racial-ethnic minorities make up 9% of Design & Applied Arts master’s degree recipients at University of Hartford, lower than the national average of 25%.*
*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 Hartford
The Design & Applied Arts program at University of Hartford offers more specialized concentrations:
| Concentration | Graduates |
|---|---|
| Illustration | 33 |
Top-Paying Careers for Design & Applied Arts Graduates
Those who complete Design & Applied Arts program at University of Hartford 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
More about our data sources and methodologies.