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Design & Applied Arts Schools in Florida

1,520 students earned Design degrees in Florida in the 2020-2021 year.

In terms of popularity, Design & Applied Arts is the 45th most popular major in the state out of a total 283 majors commonly available.

Education Levels of Design & Applied Arts Majors in Florida

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

Education Level Number of Grads
Bachelor’s Degree 707
Award Taking Less 12 Weeks 338
Award Taking Less Than 1 Year 338
Award Taking 12 Weeks to 1 Year 338
Associate Degree 315
Master’s Degree 105
Award Taking 1 to 2 Years 54
Award Taking 2 to 4 Years 54
Post-Master’s Certificate 1
Postbaccalaureate Certificate 1

Gender Distribution

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

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Racial Distribution

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

  • Asian: 3.6%
  • Black or African American: 13.4%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 23.8%
  • White: 41.5%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 6.8%
  • Other Races: 10.9%
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Jobs for Design & Applied Arts Grads in Florida

There are 47,710 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 Florida

A typical salary for a design grad in the state is $61,440, compared to a typical salary of $71,430 nationwide.

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There are 11 colleges in Florida that offer design degrees. Learn about the most popular 11 below:

#1

Full Sail University

Winter Park
399 Degrees in Major Awarded
31% Graduation Rate
24,627 Total Students

In their early career, Full Sail University grads earn an average salary of $28,128. Most students complete their degree in 4.03 years. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 95% are considered full time.

114 Degrees in Major Awarded
72% Graduation Rate
1,624 Total Students

An average student at Ringling College will pay a net price of $51,817. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 12 to 1. Most students complete their degree in 4.16 years.

92 Degrees in Major Awarded
34% Graduation Rate
934 Total Students

The student to faculty ratio is 17 to 1. 11% of the teachers are full time. This private school has an average net price of $20,208.

77 Degrees in Major Awarded
46,523 Total Students

This public college charges it's students an average net price of $4,870. This school boasts a lower than average student loan default rate of 8.00%. Grads earn an average early-career salary of $30,405 after earning their degree at this institution.

74 Degrees in Major Awarded
16,298 Total Students

A typical student attending Seminole State will pay a net price of $8,427. Graduates earn an average $32,158 after graduation. The 9.00% student loan default rate is lower than average.

#6

University of Florida

Gainesville
60 Degrees in Major Awarded
89% Graduation Rate
53,372 Total Students

The average student takes 4.28 years to complete their degree at UF. Grads earn an average early-career salary of $51,324 after earning their degree at this institution. 88% of the teachers are full time.

48 Degrees in Major Awarded
83% Graduation Rate
43,569 Total Students

The average student takes 4.20 years to complete their degree at Florida State. This public school has an average net price of $9,946. 21 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio.

38 Degrees in Major Awarded
29% Graduation Rate
9,055 Total Students

10% of the teachers are full time. In their early career, Rasmussen University - Florida grads earn an average salary of $32,226. 88% of students get financical aid.

31 Degrees in Major Awarded
56% Graduation Rate
2,687 Total Students

It takes the average student 4.25 years to graduate. Graduates earn an average $38,042 after graduation. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 48% are considered full time.

26 Degrees in Major Awarded
26,666 Total Students

This public school has an average net price of $9,481. Seeking financial aid? At this school, 80% of students receive it. The student to faculty ratio is 29 to 1.

26 Degrees in Major Awarded
72% Graduation Rate
50,626 Total Students

A typical student attending USF Tampa will pay a net price of $8,346. It takes the average student 4.25 years to graduate. Of all the students who attend this school, 92% get financial aid.

Design & Applied Arts Careers in FL

Some of the careers design majors go into include:

Job Title FL Job Growth FL Median Salary
Architecture Professors 19% $73,510
Commercial and Industrial Designers 19% $60,040
Designers 18% $42,960
Art, Drama, and Music Professors 17% $63,850
Multimedia Artists and Animators 17% $61,020
Interior Designers 16% $46,750
Art Directors 16% $69,060
Professors 16% $59,460
Graphic Designers 15% $45,880
Fashion Designers 14% $48,750
Photographers 5% $28,880

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

Major Annual Graduates in FL
Fine & Studio Arts 1,339
Music 1,223
Film, Video & Photographic Arts 1,217
General Visual & Performing Arts 945
Drama & Theater Arts 656
Arts & Media Management 647
Dance 117
Other Visual Art 19

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