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Design & Applied Arts in Mississippi

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Design & Applied Arts Schools in Mississippi

In 2020-2021, 146 students earned their Design degrees in MS.

As a degree choice, Design & Applied Arts is the 82nd most popular major in the state.

Education Levels of Design & Applied Arts Majors in Mississippi

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

Education Level Number of Grads
Award Taking 1 to 2 Years 65
Award Taking 2 to 4 Years 65
Associate Degree 52
Bachelor’s Degree 25
Master’s Degree 4

Gender Distribution

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

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Racial Distribution

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

  • Asian: 0.0%
  • Black or African American: 23.3%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 6.8%
  • White: 61.0%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 2.7%
  • Other Races: 6.2%
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Jobs for Design & Applied Arts Grads in Mississippi

There are 1,890 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 Mississippi

A typical salary for a design grad in the state is $56,960, compared to a typical salary of $71,430 nationwide.

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There are 7 colleges in Mississippi that offer design degrees. Learn about the most popular 7 below:

24 Degrees in Major Awarded
53% Graduation Rate
4,667 Total Students

The student loan default rate of 3.80% is a good sign that graduates can afford their loan payments. Most students complete their degree in 4.24 years. This private institution charges an average net price of $18,190.

21 Degrees in Major Awarded
11,181 Total Students

Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 15 to 1. 94% of students are awarded financial aid at this school. The full-time teacher rate is 64%.

11 Degrees in Major Awarded
7,092 Total Students

93% of students get financical aid. Roughly six years after entering college, graduates of this school earn $27,664 a year. 20 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio.

10 Degrees in Major Awarded
8,677 Total Students

The student to faculty ratio is 21 to 1. The full-time teacher rate is 68%. Grads earn an average early-career salary of $25,764 after earning their degree at this institution.

5 Degrees in Major Awarded
2,907 Total Students

This public school has an average net price of $3,833. Graduates earn an average $24,665 after graduation. 94% of students are awarded financial aid at this school.

5 Degrees in Major Awarded
3,003 Total Students

This public college charges it's students an average net price of $5,914. 59% of the teachers are full time. The student to faculty ratio is 16 to 1.

5 Degrees in Major Awarded
47% Graduation Rate
4,999 Total Students

Grads earn an average early-career salary of $37,094 after earning their degree at this institution. The 7.00% student loan default rate is lower than average. The full-time teacher rate is 15%.

Design & Applied Arts Careers in MS

Some of the careers design majors go into include:

Job Title MS Job Growth MS Median Salary
Art, Drama, and Music Professors 13% $59,130
Graphic Designers 4% $36,680
Art Directors 0% $49,180
Multimedia Artists and Animators 0% $0
Commercial and Industrial Designers 0% $0
Interior Designers -7% $40,480
Photographers -15% $43,330

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

Major Annual Graduates in MS
Music 182
General Visual & Performing Arts 156
Fine & Studio Arts 130
Drama & Theater Arts 64
Arts & Media Management 48
Dance 32
Film, Video & Photographic Arts 3

View all majors related to Design & Applied Arts

View Nationwide Design & Applied Arts Report

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