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Design & Applied Arts Schools in Utah

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

A Design & Applied Arts major is the 36th most popular major in this state.

Education Levels of Design & Applied Arts Majors in Utah

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

Education Level Number of Grads
Bachelor’s Degree 307
Associate Degree 262
Award Taking Less Than 1 Year 14
Award Taking 12 Weeks to 1 Year 14
Award Taking Less 12 Weeks 14
Award Taking 2 to 4 Years 3
Award Taking 1 to 2 Years 3

Gender Distribution

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

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Racial Distribution

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

  • Asian: 2.0%
  • Black or African American: 0.5%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 11.6%
  • White: 77.6%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 2.9%
  • Other Races: 5.3%
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Jobs for Design & Applied Arts Grads in Utah

There are 7,380 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 Utah

In this state, design grads earn an average of $62,220. Nationwide, they make an average of $71,430.

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

287 Degrees in Major Awarded
33% Graduation Rate
40,936 Total Students

The student loan default rate of 4.40% is a good sign that graduates can afford their loan payments. Of all the students who attend this school, 74% get financial aid. Grads earn an average early-career salary of $39,359 after earning their degree at this institution.

95 Degrees in Major Awarded
86% Graduation Rate
36,461 Total Students

The average student takes 5.15 years to complete their degree at BYU. 72% of the teachers are full time. Graduates earn an average $49,424 after graduation.

#3

Salt Lake Community College

Salt Lake City
62 Degrees in Major Awarded
27,293 Total Students

A typical student attending Salt Lake Community College will pay a net price of $6,197. This school boasts a lower than average student loan default rate of 9.40%. 23% of the teachers are full time.

51 Degrees in Major Awarded
31% Graduation Rate
29,596 Total Students

The student to faculty ratio is 21 to 1. This public school has an average net price of $11,647. 95% of the teachers are full time.

#5

University of Utah

Salt Lake City
28 Degrees in Major Awarded
70% Graduation Rate
33,081 Total Students

Of all the teachers who work at the school, 97% are considered full time. The student loan default rate of 1.70% is a good sign that graduates can afford their loan payments. Grads earn an average early-career salary of $47,996 after earning their degree at this institution.

#6

LDS Business College

Salt Lake City
25 Degrees in Major Awarded
1,829 Total Students

The student to faculty ratio is 16 to 1. In their early career, LDS Business College grads earn an average salary of $36,585. Students who attend this private institution pay an average net price of $7,971.

18 Degrees in Major Awarded
40% Graduation Rate
12,582 Total Students

The student loan default rate is 4.50% which is lower than average. It takes the average student 4.50 years to graduate. In their early career, Southern Utah University grads earn an average salary of $36,702.

3 Degrees in Major Awarded
48% Graduation Rate
27,691 Total Students

Of all the teachers who work at the school, 97% are considered full time. The 3.60% student loan default rate is lower than average. A typical student attending USU will pay a net price of $13,257.

Design & Applied Arts Careers in UT

Some of the careers design majors go into include:

Job Title UT Job Growth UT Median Salary
Multimedia Artists and Animators 49% $59,710
Art, Drama, and Music Professors 43% $71,160
Professors 42% $0
Set and Exhibit Designers 38% $45,990
Commercial and Industrial Designers 34% $48,020
Architecture Professors 33% $71,570
Graphic Designers 32% $45,580
Art Directors 28% $95,210
Interior Designers 28% $49,300
Photographers 22% $0
Fashion Designers 22% $36,680

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

Major Annual Graduates in UT
Music 348
Fine & Studio Arts 322
Film, Video & Photographic Arts 231
Drama & Theater Arts 192
Dance 139
Other Visual Art 28
General Visual & Performing Arts 24
Arts & Media Management 18

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