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Design & Applied Arts in Colorado

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Design & Applied Arts Schools in Colorado

In 2020-2021, 352 students earned their Design degrees in CO.

In terms of popularity, Design & Applied Arts is the 50th most popular major in the state out of a total 278 majors commonly available.

Education Levels of Design & Applied Arts Majors in Colorado

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

Education Level Number of Grads
Bachelor’s Degree 208
Associate Degree 103
Award Taking 1 to 2 Years 25
Award Taking 2 to 4 Years 25
Award Taking 12 Weeks to 1 Year 11
Award Taking Less 12 Weeks 11
Award Taking Less Than 1 Year 11
Master’s Degree 5

Gender Distribution

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

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Racial Distribution

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

  • Asian: 2.6%
  • Black or African American: 4.5%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 12.5%
  • White: 62.8%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 2.6%
  • Other Races: 15.1%
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Jobs for Design & Applied Arts Grads in Colorado

There are 11,930 people in the state and 756,760 people in the nation working in design jobs.

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Wages for Design & Applied Arts Jobs in Colorado

In this state, design grads earn an average of $62,590. Nationwide, they make an average of $71,430.

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There are 9 colleges in Colorado that offer design degrees. Learn about the most popular 9 below:

117 Degrees in Major Awarded
41% Graduation Rate
1,643 Total Students

In their early career, RMCAD grads earn an average salary of $33,634. It takes the average student 4.75 years to graduate. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 23% are considered full time.

59 Degrees in Major Awarded
12,001 Total Students

A typical student attending Arapahoe Community College will pay a net price of $10,265. Graduates earn an average $37,760 after graduation. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 22% are considered full time.

56 Degrees in Major Awarded
28% Graduation Rate
19,086 Total Students

Graduates earn an average $40,336 after graduation. Most students complete their degree in 4.92 years. The student loan default rate of 6.80% is a good sign that graduates can afford their loan payments.

31 Degrees in Major Awarded
77% Graduation Rate
13,856 Total Students

This private school has an average net price of $33,830. 90% of students get financical aid. 11 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio.

16 Degrees in Major Awarded
7,273 Total Students

Seeking financial aid? At this school, 88% of students receive it. In their early career, CCD grads earn an average salary of $29,264. This public school has an average net price of $9,851.

#6

Pikes Peak Community College

Colorado Springs
14 Degrees in Major Awarded
12,506 Total Students

This school boasts a lower than average student loan default rate of 9.20%. Grads earn an average early-career salary of $30,932 after earning their degree at this institution. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 93% are considered full time.

10 Degrees in Major Awarded
18,703 Total Students

Of all the students who attend this school, 64% get financial aid. Roughly six years after entering college, graduates of this school earn $35,365 a year. A typical student attending FRCC will pay a net price of $9,315.

#8

Colorado Mesa University

Grand Junction
9 Degrees in Major Awarded
39% Graduation Rate
9,110 Total Students

In their early career, Colorado Mesa grads earn an average salary of $34,519. Of all the students who attend this school, 96% get financial aid. The full-time teacher rate is 58%.

#9

Colorado Mountain College

Glenwood Springs
4 Degrees in Major Awarded
5,315 Total Students

77% of students get financical aid. Graduates earn an average $33,300 after graduation. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 13 to 1.

Design & Applied Arts Careers in CO

Some of the careers design majors go into include:

Job Title CO Job Growth CO Median Salary
Art, Drama, and Music Professors 26% $55,400
Professors 24% $55,920
Set and Exhibit Designers 22% $43,280
Interior Designers 21% $47,580
Commercial and Industrial Designers 20% $58,110
Fashion Designers 20% $61,440
Designers 19% $54,730
Photographers 19% $31,230
Multimedia Artists and Animators 18% $67,970
Art Directors 17% $80,680
Graphic Designers 13% $50,950
Artists 11% $44,050

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

Major Annual Graduates in CO
Music 554
Fine & Studio Arts 532
Drama & Theater Arts 243
Film, Video & Photographic Arts 184
General Visual & Performing Arts 56
Dance 30
Arts & Media Management 28

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