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Design & Applied Arts Schools in Alabama

247 students earned Design degrees in Alabama in the 2020-2021 year.

As a degree choice, Design & Applied Arts is the 61st most popular major in the state.

Education Levels of Design & Applied Arts Majors in Alabama

Design majors in the state tend to have the following degree levels:

Education Level Number of Grads
Bachelor’s Degree 196
Associate Degree 33
Master’s Degree 16
Award Taking Less Than 1 Year 1
Doctor’s Degree (Research / Scholarship) 1
Doctor’s Degree (Professional Practice) 1
Award Taking Less 12 Weeks 1
Doctor’s Degree (Other) 1
Award Taking 12 Weeks to 1 Year 1

Gender Distribution

In Alabama, a design major is more popular with women than with men.

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Racial Distribution

The racial distribution of design majors in Alabama is as follows:

  • Asian: 1.6%
  • Black or African American: 5.3%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 2.0%
  • White: 78.5%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 9.3%
  • Other Races: 3.2%
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Jobs for Design & Applied Arts Grads in Alabama

7,260 people in the state and 756,760 in the nation are employed in jobs related to design.

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Wages for Design & Applied Arts Jobs in Alabama

In this state, design grads earn an average of $60,060. Nationwide, they make an average of $71,430.

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There are 10 colleges in Alabama that offer design degrees. Learn about the most popular 10 below:

133 Degrees in Major Awarded
78% Graduation Rate
30,737 Total Students

This school boasts a lower than average student loan default rate of 2.60%. 74% of students are awarded financial aid at this school. Students who attend this public school pay an average net price of $24,018.

46 Degrees in Major Awarded
72% Graduation Rate
37,840 Total Students

The student loan default rate of 4.00% is a good sign that graduates can afford their loan payments. The full-time teacher rate is 77%. The average student takes 4.34 years to complete their degree at UA.

#3

Samford University

Birmingham
25 Degrees in Major Awarded
76% Graduation Rate
5,729 Total Students

This private school has an average net price of $30,072. The average student takes 4.16 years to complete their degree at Samford. The student loan default rate is 2.00% which is lower than average.

21 Degrees in Major Awarded
8,278 Total Students

Of all the students who attend this school, 80% get financial aid. The full-time teacher rate is 42%. This public college charges it's students an average net price of $6,267.

7 Degrees in Major Awarded
59% Graduation Rate
1,191 Total Students

The average student takes 4.24 years to complete their degree at Spring Hill. Of all the students who attend this school, 100% get financial aid. This school boasts a lower than average student loan default rate of 4.30%.

4 Degrees in Major Awarded
4,763 Total Students

17 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. Of all the students who attend this school, 80% get financial aid. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 40% are considered full time.

4 Degrees in Major Awarded
1,399 Total Students

The student to faculty ratio is 13 to 1. The student loan default rate is 9.60% which is lower than average. This public school has an average net price of $2,652.

3 Degrees in Major Awarded
6,653 Total Students

The full-time teacher rate is 37%. Of all the students who attend this school, 86% get financial aid. In their early career, Coastal Alabama Community College grads earn an average salary of $26,501.

2 Degrees in Major Awarded
42% Graduation Rate
9,238 Total Students

The student loan default rate of 6.30% is a good sign that graduates can afford their loan payments. Of all the students who attend this school, 99% get financial aid. The full-time teacher rate is 78%.

#10

Oakwood University

Huntsville
1 Degrees in Major Awarded
48% Graduation Rate
1,374 Total Students

This private institution charges an average net price of $26,953. The student to faculty ratio is 10 to 1. Graduates earn an average $28,749 after graduation.

Design & Applied Arts Careers in AL

Some of the careers design majors go into include:

Job Title AL Job Growth AL Median Salary
Commercial and Industrial Designers 13% $64,170
Architecture Professors 10% $81,410
Art, Drama, and Music Professors 9% $62,570
Professors 6% $19,900
Interior Designers 3% $50,140
Art Directors 3% $76,040
Graphic Designers 2% $41,760
Set and Exhibit Designers 0% $47,750
Multimedia Artists and Animators 0% $59,550
Artists -15% $61,280
Photographers -21% $35,820

Below are some popular majors in the state that are similar to design.

Major Annual Graduates in AL
Fine & Studio Arts 381
Music 276
Drama & Theater Arts 147
Dance 56
Arts & Media Management 32
General Visual & Performing Arts 4

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