Design & Applied Arts at University of Wisconsin-Madison
If you plan to study Design & Applied Arts, take a look at what University of Wisconsin-Madison. The following information will help you decide if it is a good fit for you.
University of Wisconsin-Madison is in Madison, WI.
During the most recent reporting year, 132 design & applied arts degrees were awarded at University of Wisconsin-Madison.
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Online Class Availability at University of Wisconsin-Madison
Many students take online classes at University of Wisconsin-Madison. Of 51,044 students, 1,454 (3%) studied exclusively online and 10,996 (22%) took at least some classes online.
Design & Applied Arts Rankings at University of Wisconsin-Madison
These rankings give you a sense of how University of Wisconsin-Madison’s Design & Applied Arts program to other colleges that offer this major.
Bachelor’s-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Schools (Quality) | Great Lakes (Region) | #1 of 82 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Wisconsin | #1 of 16 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #2 of 603 |
| Best Value | Wisconsin | #11 of 16 |
| Best Value | Great Lakes (Region) | #41 of 82 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #311 of 600 |
Earnings for Design & Applied Arts Graduates from University of Wisconsin-Madison
Students who complete University of Wisconsin-Madison’s Design & Applied Arts program report the following median earnings (per the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard):
| Years After Graduation | Median Earnings |
|---|---|
| 1 year | $43,684 |
| 2 years | $45,919 |
| 3 years | $50,392 |
| 4 years | $51,862 |
| 5 years | $58,646 |
How does this compare to the school overall? Four years out, Design & Applied Arts graduates from University of Wisconsin-Madison earn a median of $51,862, compared with $74,335 for all University of Wisconsin-Madison graduates — about 30% lower than the school-wide median.
Median Debt at Graduation
Median student loan debt for Design & Applied Arts graduates from University of Wisconsin-Madison stands at $20,875.
Student Demographics & Diversity
Take a look at the diversity of Design & Applied Arts graduates at University of Wisconsin-Madison, by degree type.
Across all degree levels, Design & Applied Arts graduates at University of Wisconsin-Madison are 64% women (84) and 36% men (48).
Design & Applied Arts Bachelor’s Program at University of Wisconsin-Madison
Of the 28 bachelor’s design & applied arts graduates at University of Wisconsin-Madison, 100% were women (28) and 0% were men (0).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Design & Applied Arts bachelor’s degree recipients at University of Wisconsin-Madison.
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| White | 19 |
| Hispanic / Latino | 2 |
| Asian | 3 |
| Two or More Races | 1 |
| Unknown | 3 |
Minority students account for 21% of Design & Applied Arts bachelor’s degree recipients at University of Wisconsin-Madison, 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 Wisconsin-Madison
The Design & Applied Arts program at University of Wisconsin-Madison includes the following sub-specializations:
| Concentration | Graduates |
|---|---|
| Interior Design | 28 |
| Graphic Design | 48 |
| Game & Interactive Media Design | 56 |
Best-Paid Careers for Design & Applied Arts Graduates
Graduates of the Design & Applied Arts program at University of Wisconsin-Madison go on to a range of careers. 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
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