Design & Applied Arts at Wake Technical Community College
If you plan to study Design & Applied Arts, take a look at what Wake Technical Community College. The following information will help you decide if it is a good fit for you.
Wake Technical Community College is in Raleigh, NC.
For the most recent IPEDS reporting year, 481 design & applied arts graduations were recorded at Wake Technical Community College.
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Online & Distance Learning at Wake Technical Community College
Online coursework is an option at Wake Technical Community College. Among 24,609 students, 11,077 (45%) were enrolled entirely in distance education and 7,234 (29%) took at least some classes online.
Design & Applied Arts Rankings at Wake Technical Community College
Use these rankings to compare Wake Technical Community College’s Design & Applied Arts program against other schools offering the same major.
Associate-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Value | North Carolina | #8 of 25 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | North Carolina | #11 of 25 |
| Best Value | Southeast (Region) | #30 of 128 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Southeast (Region) | #55 of 128 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #101 of 600 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #324 of 603 |
Earnings for Design & Applied Arts Graduates from Wake Technical Community College
Students who complete Wake Technical Community College’s Design & Applied Arts program earn at the following median levels (per the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard):
| Years After Graduation | Median Earnings |
|---|---|
| 1 year | $18,611 |
| 2 years | $30,305 |
| 3 years | $36,713 |
| 4 years | $37,167 |
| 5 years | $44,178 |
Is this above or below average for the school? Four years out, Design & Applied Arts graduates from Wake Technical Community College take home a median $37,167, compared with $41,410 for all Wake Technical Community College graduates — about 10% lower than the school-wide median.
Median Debt at Graduation
Median student loan debt for Design & Applied Arts graduates from Wake Technical Community College is $13,414.
Student Demographics & Diversity
Take a look at the student demographics for Design & Applied Arts graduates at Wake Technical Community College, by degree type.
Across all degree levels, Design & Applied Arts graduates at Wake Technical Community College are 47% women (226) and 53% men (255).
Design & Applied Arts Associate’s Program at Wake Technical Community College
Among the 92 associate’s design & applied arts degrees awarded at Wake Technical Community College, 50% were women (46) and 50% were men (46).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Design & Applied Arts associate’s degree recipients at Wake Technical Community College.
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| White | 58 |
| Hispanic / Latino | 5 |
| Black / African American | 16 |
| Asian | 6 |
| Two or More Races | 1 |
| International (Nonresident) | 4 |
| Unknown | 2 |
Racial-ethnic minorities make up 30% of Design & Applied Arts associate’s degree recipients at Wake Technical Community College, lower than the national average of 43%.*
*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 Wake Technical Community College
The Design & Applied Arts program at Wake Technical Community College offers more specialized concentrations:
| Concentration | Graduates |
|---|---|
| Interior Design | 28 |
| Graphic Design | 234 |
| Game & Interactive Media Design | 219 |
Best-Paid Careers for Design & Applied Arts Graduates
Graduates of the Design & Applied Arts program at Wake Technical Community College work across a variety of fields. The table below ranks 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
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