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Design & Applied Arts in New York

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Design & Applied Arts Schools in New York

4,452 Design students earned their degrees in the state in 2020-2021.

As a degree choice, Design & Applied Arts is the 16th most popular major in the state.

Education Levels of Design & Applied Arts Majors in New York

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

Education Level Number of Grads
Bachelor’s Degree 2,536
Associate Degree 1,475
Master’s Degree 380
Award Taking 12 Weeks to 1 Year 57
Award Taking Less 12 Weeks 57
Award Taking Less Than 1 Year 57
Award Taking 1 to 2 Years 4
Award Taking 2 to 4 Years 4

Gender Distribution

In New York, 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 York is as follows:

  • Asian: 12.1%
  • Black or African American: 6.9%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 16.6%
  • White: 36.3%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 23.0%
  • Other Races: 5.2%
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Jobs for Design & Applied Arts Grads in New York

In this state, there are 71,920 people employed in jobs related to a design degree, compared to 756,760 nationwide.

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Wages for Design & Applied Arts Jobs in New York

In this state, design grads earn an average of $76,650. Nationwide, they make an average of $71,430.

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

1,394 Degrees in Major Awarded
8,191 Total Students

The 2.00% student loan default rate is lower than average. 73% of students get financical aid. In their early career, FIT SUNY grads earn an average salary of $50,916.

618 Degrees in Major Awarded
73% Graduation Rate
4,353 Total Students

This school boasts a lower than average student loan default rate of 4.50%. Grads earn an average early-career salary of $44,537 after earning their degree at this institution. 9 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio.

#3

The New School

New York
544 Degrees in Major Awarded
72% Graduation Rate
9,047 Total Students

The student loan default rate of 5.40% is a good sign that graduates can afford their loan payments. Of all the students who attend this school, 84% get financial aid. Students who attend this private institution pay an average net price of $44,430.

220 Degrees in Major Awarded
72% Graduation Rate
3,692 Total Students

This private school has an average net price of $48,384. In their early career, SVA grads earn an average salary of $37,008. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 6 to 1.

178 Degrees in Major Awarded
27% Graduation Rate
15,513 Total Students

The student to faculty ratio is 17 to 1. 28% of the teachers are full time. The student loan default rate is 7.30% which is lower than average.

171 Degrees in Major Awarded
70% Graduation Rate
16,158 Total Students

The student loan default rate is 2.90% which is lower than average. Students who attend this private institution pay an average net price of $34,822. Most students complete their degree in 4.76 years.

#7

Queens College

Queens
131 Degrees in Major Awarded
55% Graduation Rate
19,700 Total Students

This public college charges it's students an average net price of $3,469. Graduates earn an average $45,538 after graduation. Most students complete their degree in 4.64 years.

107 Degrees in Major Awarded
71% Graduation Rate
621 Total Students

Most students complete their degree in 4.00 years. 11 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. The full-time teacher rate is 5%.

102 Degrees in Major Awarded
83% Graduation Rate
21,322 Total Students

69% of the teachers are full time. Graduates earn an average $58,773 after graduation. The student to faculty ratio is 15 to 1.

76 Degrees in Major Awarded
15,116 Total Students

Seeking financial aid? At this school, 89% of students receive it. The 8.50% student loan default rate is lower than average. Students who attend this public school pay an average net price of $6,086.

Design & Applied Arts Careers in NY

Some of the careers design majors go into include:

Job Title NY Job Growth NY Median Salary
Architecture Professors 18% $119,770
Professors 17% $88,970
Art, Drama, and Music Professors 17% $78,520
Set and Exhibit Designers 13% $67,900
Artists 9% $68,200
Commercial and Industrial Designers 8% $68,520
Interior Designers 8% $62,760
Graphic Designers 8% $59,840
Art Directors 8% $108,470
Multimedia Artists and Animators 7% $79,630
Fashion Designers 3% $79,110
Photographers -6% $43,210

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

Major Annual Graduates in NY
Fine & Studio Arts 3,302
Drama & Theater Arts 2,542
Music 2,324
Film, Video & Photographic Arts 2,001
Arts & Media Management 688
General Visual & Performing Arts 593
Dance 351
Other Visual Art 344

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