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Design & Applied Arts Schools in Pennsylvania

1,282 students earned Design degrees in Pennsylvania in the 2020-2021 year.

As a degree choice, Design & Applied Arts is the 39th most popular major in the state.

Education Levels of Design & Applied Arts Majors in Pennsylvania

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

Education Level Number of Grads
Bachelor’s Degree 991
Associate Degree 170
Master’s Degree 73
Award Taking Less 12 Weeks 29
Award Taking Less Than 1 Year 29
Award Taking 12 Weeks to 1 Year 29
Award Taking 1 to 2 Years 15
Award Taking 2 to 4 Years 15
Post-Master’s Certificate 4
Postbaccalaureate Certificate 4

Gender Distribution

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

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Racial Distribution

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

  • Asian: 7.3%
  • Black or African American: 8.8%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 8.4%
  • White: 63.0%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 5.6%
  • Other Races: 6.9%
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Jobs for Design & Applied Arts Grads in Pennsylvania

24,540 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 Pennsylvania

In this state, design grads earn an average of $57,730. Nationwide, they make an average of $71,430.

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

#1

Drexel University

Philadelphia
205 Degrees in Major Awarded
74% Graduation Rate
23,589 Total Students

The full-time teacher rate is 55%. Graduates earn an average $64,777 after graduation. Of all the students who attend this school, 100% get financial aid.

80 Degrees in Major Awarded
64% Graduation Rate
8,286 Total Students

39% of the teachers are full time. Most students complete their degree in 4.22 years. Graduates earn an average $56,267 after graduation.

72 Degrees in Major Awarded
55% Graduation Rate
7,890 Total Students

This public college charges it's students an average net price of $23,227. 95% of students are awarded financial aid at this school. Graduates earn an average $40,602 after graduation.

#4

Temple University

Philadelphia
71 Degrees in Major Awarded
73% Graduation Rate
37,236 Total Students

This public school has an average net price of $23,888. The 3.50% student loan default rate is lower than average. The full-time teacher rate is 56%.

69 Degrees in Major Awarded
89% Graduation Rate
13,519 Total Students

Most students complete their degree in 4.19 years. This private school has an average net price of $36,775. Seeking financial aid? At this school, 60% of students receive it.

63 Degrees in Major Awarded
56% Graduation Rate
10,037 Total Students

The 7.00% student loan default rate is lower than average. This public college charges it's students an average net price of $22,828. 92% of students get financical aid.

59 Degrees in Major Awarded
62% Graduation Rate
1,530 Total Students

Of all the students who attend this school, 100% get financial aid. The average student takes 4.12 years to complete their degree at UArts. The student loan default rate of 4.20% is a good sign that graduates can afford their loan payments.

46 Degrees in Major Awarded
59% Graduation Rate
389 Total Students

The full-time teacher rate is 20%. Most students complete their degree in 4.06 years. Of all the students who attend this school, 100% get financial aid.

45 Degrees in Major Awarded
59% Graduation Rate
242 Total Students

Of all the students who attend this school, 100% get financial aid. The average student takes 4.00 years to complete their degree at Pennsylvania College of Art and Design. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 21% are considered full time.

37 Degrees in Major Awarded
71% Graduation Rate
89,816 Total Students

Seeking financial aid? At this school, 75% of students receive it. A typical student attending Penn State University Park will pay a net price of $27,530. The student loan default rate of 4.00% is a good sign that graduates can afford their loan payments.

Design & Applied Arts Careers in PA

Some of the careers design majors go into include:

Job Title PA Job Growth PA Median Salary
Art, Drama, and Music Professors 9% $72,070
Professors 8% $0
Set and Exhibit Designers 5% $44,010
Artists 5% $61,580
Commercial and Industrial Designers 4% $64,120
Graphic Designers 3% $50,080
Multimedia Artists and Animators 3% $63,160
Art Directors 2% $84,760
Designers 0% $54,710
Interior Designers -2% $54,680
Fashion Designers -15% $41,090
Photographers -15% $30,260

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

Major Annual Graduates in PA
Fine & Studio Arts 1,161
Music 960
Drama & Theater Arts 754
Film, Video & Photographic Arts 577
Dance 290
Arts & Media Management 263
General Visual & Performing Arts 204
Crafts, Folk Art & Artisanry 16

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