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Design & Applied Arts Schools in New Jersey

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

As a degree choice, Design & Applied Arts is the 45th most popular major in the state.

Education Levels of Design & Applied Arts Majors in New Jersey

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

Education Level Number of Grads
Bachelor’s Degree 358
Associate Degree 174
Award Taking 2 to 4 Years 32
Award Taking 1 to 2 Years 32
Award Taking Less Than 1 Year 21
Award Taking 12 Weeks to 1 Year 21
Award Taking Less 12 Weeks 21

Gender Distribution

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

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Racial Distribution

The racial distribution of design majors in New Jersey is as follows:

  • Asian: 7.9%
  • Black or African American: 10.1%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 23.1%
  • White: 45.8%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 2.7%
  • Other Races: 10.4%
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Jobs for Design & Applied Arts Grads in New Jersey

17,170 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 New Jersey

In this state, design grads earn an average of $59,140. Nationwide, they make an average of $71,430.

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There are 10 colleges in New Jersey that offer design degrees. Learn about the most popular 10 below:

99 Degrees in Major Awarded
71% Graduation Rate
21,005 Total Students

Most students complete their degree in 4.39 years. This public school has an average net price of $17,381. Of all the students who attend this school, 82% get financial aid.

61 Degrees in Major Awarded
49% Graduation Rate
14,064 Total Students

The average student takes 4.66 years to complete their degree at Kean. 18 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. The full-time teacher rate is 26%.

56 Degrees in Major Awarded
36% Graduation Rate
2,625 Total Students

Graduates earn an average $33,034 after graduation. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 100% are considered full time. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 17 to 1.

40 Degrees in Major Awarded
80% Graduation Rate
50,411 Total Students

The student to faculty ratio is 16 to 1. 66% of students get financical aid. This school boasts a lower than average student loan default rate of 2.60%.

34 Degrees in Major Awarded
11,409 Total Students

This school boasts a lower than average student loan default rate of 9.80%. Students who attend this public school pay an average net price of $9,881. Roughly six years after entering college, graduates of this school earn $35,687 a year.

27 Degrees in Major Awarded
6,697 Total Students

Students who attend this public school pay an average net price of $9,274. Of all the students who attend this school, 56% get financial aid. The student loan default rate is 7.90% which is lower than average.

#7

Centenary University

Hackettstown
25 Degrees in Major Awarded
59% Graduation Rate
1,629 Total Students

Students who attend this private institution pay an average net price of $16,105. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 100% are considered full time. Seeking financial aid? At this school, 98% of students receive it.

24 Degrees in Major Awarded
6,342 Total Students

Graduates earn an average $32,505 after graduation. Seeking financial aid? At this school, 64% of students receive it. This public college charges it's students an average net price of $9,094.

#8

Monmouth University

West Long Branch
24 Degrees in Major Awarded
69% Graduation Rate
5,674 Total Students

Roughly six years after entering college, graduates of this school earn $51,158 a year. Of all the students who attend this school, 99% get financial aid. The average student takes 4.19 years to complete their degree at Monmouth.

24 Degrees in Major Awarded
10,438 Total Students

Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 22 to 1. The student loan default rate of 8.80% is a good sign that graduates can afford their loan payments. Roughly six years after entering college, graduates of this school earn $33,421 a year.

Design & Applied Arts Careers in NJ

Some of the careers design majors go into include:

Job Title NJ Job Growth NJ Median Salary
Professors 11% $62,670
Art, Drama, and Music Professors 8% $75,310
Architecture Professors 8% $0
Commercial and Industrial Designers 7% $75,460
Interior Designers 6% $54,210
Fashion Designers 6% $59,470
Multimedia Artists and Animators 5% $81,000
Art Directors 5% $100,060
Graphic Designers 1% $55,100
Photographers -31% $27,570

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

Major Annual Graduates in NJ
Fine & Studio Arts 765
Music 593
Drama & Theater Arts 210
General Visual & Performing Arts 180
Film, Video & Photographic Arts 179
Dance 92
Arts & Media Management 21
Other Visual Art 2

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