Doctor’s Degrees in Design & Applied Arts
Education Levels of Design Majors
During the most recent year for which data is available, 20 people earned their doctor's degree in design. This earns it the #249 spot on the list of the most popular doctor's degree programs in the nation.
The following table shows the number of diplomas awarded in design at each degree level.
| Education Level | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s Degree | 19,777 |
| Associate Degree | 7,578 |
| Basic Certificate | 4,459 |
| Undergraduate Certificate | 2,420 |
| Master’s Degree | 1,688 |
| Graduate Certificate | 77 |
| Doctor’s Degree | 20 |
Earnings of Design Majors With Doctor’s Degrees
At this time, we do not have the data to estimate the median earnings for this class of people.
Student Debt
We do not have the data to calculate the median and range of debt loads for design students who are doctor's degree holders.
Student Diversity
More women than men pursue their doctor's degree in design. About 80.0% of graduates with this degree are female.
| Gender | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Men | 4 |
| Women | 16 |
The racial-ethnic distribution of design doctor’s degree students is as follows:
| Race/Ethnicity | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Asian | 3 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 6 |
| International Students | 10 |
| Other Races/Ethnicities | 1 |
Most Popular Design Programs for Doctor’s Degrees
There are 7 colleges that offer a doctor’s degree in design. Learn more about the most popular 7 below:
Illinois Institute of Technology tops the list of the most popular school in the U.S. for design majors who are seeking their doctor's degree. Roughly 6,300 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $49,607 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $32,500 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 2 people received their doctor's degree in design from Illinois Tech.
Auburn University is the 2nd most popular school in the nation for students seeking a doctor's degree in design. Roughly 30,700 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $10,704 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $10,692 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 1 people received their doctor's degree in design from Auburn. Around 40% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 40% were women.
University of Minnesota - Twin Cities comes in at #2 on our list of the most popular colleges offering doctor's degrees in design. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $14,496 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $19,116 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 1 people received their doctor's degree in design from UMN Twin Cities. About 100% of this group were women, and 20% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
Cornell University is the 4th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a doctor's degree in design. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $65,204 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $29,500 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 0 people received their doctor's degree in design from Cornell.
Carnegie Mellon University is the 4th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a doctor's degree in design. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $62,260 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $48,496 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 0 people received their doctor's degree in design from Carnegie Mellon.
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Related Majors
Below are some popular majors that are similar to design that offer doctor’s degrees.
| Major | Annual Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|
| Music | 1,357 |
| Fine & Studio Arts | 188 |
| Drama & Theater Arts | 89 |
| Film, Video & Photographic Arts | 57 |
| General Visual & Performing Arts | 28 |
References
*The racial-ethnic minority student count is calculated by taking the total number of students and subtracting white students, international students, and students whose race/ethnicity was unknown. This number is then divided by the total number of students at the school to obtain the percentage of racial-ethnic minorities.
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