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Design & Applied Arts Schools in Kentucky

168 Design students earned their degrees in the state in 2020-2021.

A Design & Applied Arts major is the 92nd most popular major in this state.

Education Levels of Design & Applied Arts Majors in Kentucky

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

Education Level Number of Grads
Award Taking Less Than 1 Year 78
Award Taking 12 Weeks to 1 Year 78
Award Taking Less 12 Weeks 78
Bachelor’s Degree 64
Associate Degree 18
Award Taking 1 to 2 Years 6
Award Taking 2 to 4 Years 6
Master’s Degree 2

Gender Distribution

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

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Racial Distribution

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

  • Asian: 3.0%
  • Black or African American: 7.1%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 3.6%
  • White: 76.2%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 1.2%
  • Other Races: 8.9%
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Jobs for Design & Applied Arts Grads in Kentucky

4,950 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 Kentucky

Design grads earn an average of $52,150 in the state and $71,430 nationwide.

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There are 8 colleges in Kentucky that offer design degrees. Learn about the most popular 8 below:

30 Degrees in Major Awarded
66% Graduation Rate
29,986 Total Students

The 4.30% student loan default rate is lower than average. Of all the students who attend this school, 95% get financial aid. This public college charges it's students an average net price of $18,203.

#2

Northern Kentucky University

Highland Heights
18 Degrees in Major Awarded
44% Graduation Rate
16,211 Total Students

The student loan default rate is 7.20% which is lower than average. The student to faculty ratio is 18 to 1. A typical student attending NKU will pay a net price of $9,183.

12 Degrees in Major Awarded
12,196 Total Students

A typical student attending Jefferson Community and Technical College will pay a net price of $5,954. 96% of the teachers are full time. 23 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio.

7 Degrees in Major Awarded
42% Graduation Rate
887 Total Students

The average student takes 4.26 years to complete their degree at Wesleyan. 100% of students are awarded financial aid at this school. Roughly six years after entering college, graduates of this school earn $35,560 a year.

6 Degrees in Major Awarded
2,426 Total Students

Grads earn an average early-career salary of $24,526 after earning their degree at this institution. A typical student attending Big Sandy Community and Technical College will pay a net price of $3,842. 15 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio.

#6

Bellarmine University

Louisville
5 Degrees in Major Awarded
67% Graduation Rate
3,293 Total Students

The student to faculty ratio is 13 to 1. Students who attend this private institution pay an average net price of $23,992. The full-time teacher rate is 42%.

#7

Sullivan University

Louisville
4 Degrees in Major Awarded
3,165 Total Students

Seeking financial aid? At this school, 92% of students receive it. The student to faculty ratio is 10 to 1. Grads earn an average early-career salary of $29,692 after earning their degree at this institution.

#8

Brescia University

Owensboro
2 Degrees in Major Awarded
33% Graduation Rate
986 Total Students

The average student takes 4.39 years to complete their degree at Brescia University. The full-time teacher rate is 43%. Grads earn an average early-career salary of $32,661 after earning their degree at this institution.

Design & Applied Arts Careers in KY

Some of the careers design majors go into include:

Job Title KY Job Growth KY Median Salary
Architecture Professors 17% $0
Art, Drama, and Music Professors 9% $73,630
Professors 7% $46,830
Multimedia Artists and Animators 6% $50,540
Interior Designers 4% $47,020
Art Directors 2% $74,450
Fashion Designers 0% $0
Artists 0% $0
Designers 0% $42,710
Commercial and Industrial Designers -3% $59,930
Graphic Designers -3% $40,130
Photographers -22% $33,870

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

Major Annual Graduates in KY
Fine & Studio Arts 375
Music 284
Drama & Theater Arts 181
General Visual & Performing Arts 52
Arts & Media Management 50
Film, Video & Photographic Arts 24
Dance 14
Crafts, Folk Art & Artisanry 3

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