Design & Applied Arts at Western Nevada College
If you are interested in studying Design & Applied Arts, take a look at what Western Nevada College. The following information will help you decide if it is a good fit for you.
Western Nevada College is located in Carson City, NV.
For the most recent IPEDS reporting year, 10 design & applied arts graduations were recorded at Western Nevada College.
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Online & Distance Learning at Western Nevada College
Many students take online classes at Western Nevada College. Among 4,284 students, 1,031 (24%) studied exclusively online and 876 (20%) took at least some classes online.
Student Demographics & Diversity
The following sections describe the diversity of Design & Applied Arts graduates at Western Nevada College, broken down by degree level.
Looking at the program as a whole, Design & Applied Arts graduates at Western Nevada College are 50% women (5) and 50% men (5).
Design & Applied Arts Associate’s Program at Western Nevada College
Among the 6 associate’s design & applied arts degrees awarded at Western Nevada College, 50% were women (3) and 50% were men (3).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Design & Applied Arts associate’s degree recipients at Western Nevada College.
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| White | 3 |
| Hispanic / Latino | 1 |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 1 |
| Two or More Races | 1 |
Minority students account for 50% of Design & Applied Arts associate’s degree recipients at Western Nevada College, above 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 Western Nevada College
This Design & Applied Arts program at Western Nevada College includes the following sub-specializations:
| Concentration | Graduates |
|---|---|
| Commercial & Advertising Art | 10 |
Highest-Paying Careers for Design & Applied Arts Graduates
Students who finish Design & Applied Arts program at Western Nevada College pursue many career paths. Here are the best-paid 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.