Design & Applied Arts Schools in Virginia
892 students earned Design degrees in Virginia in the 2018-2019 year.
As a degree choice, Design & Applied Arts is the 43rd most popular major in the state.
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Education Levels of Design & Applied Arts Majors in Virginia
Design majors in the state tend to have the following degree levels:
Education Level | Number of Grads |
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Bachelor’s Degree | 604 |
Associate’s Degree | 129 |
Award Taking Less Than 1 Year | 89 |
Master’s Degree | 56 |
Award Taking 2 to 4 Years | 12 |
Award Taking 1 to 2 Years | 12 |
Post-Master’s Certificate | 2 |
Postbaccalaureate Certificate | 2 |
Gender Distribution
In Virginia, a design major is more popular with women than with men.

Racial Distribution
The racial distribution of design majors in Virginia is as follows:
- Asian: 7.2%
- Black or African American: 14.1%
- Hispanic or Latino: 6.4%
- White: 58.6%
- Non-Resident Alien: 3.5%
- Other Races: 10.2%

Jobs for Design & Applied Arts Grads in Virginia
11,910 people in the state and 756,760 in the nation are employed in jobs related to design.

Wages for Design & Applied Arts Jobs in Virginia
Design grads earn an average of $63,490 in the state and $71,430 nationwide.

Most Popular Design & Applied Arts Programs in VA
There are 22 colleges in Virginia that offer design degrees. Learn about the most popular 10 below:
This public college charges it's students an average net price of $21,313. In their early career, VCU grads earn an average salary of $34,400. Most students complete their degree in 4.52 years.
Seeking financial aid? At this school, 97% of students receive it. Most students complete their degree in 4.49 years. Students who attend this private institution pay an average net price of $27,883.
The full-time teacher rate is 28%. A typical student attending Tidewater Community College will pay a net price of $8,105. 22 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio.
In their early career, Virginia Tech grads earn an average salary of $48,000. It takes the average student 4.30 years to graduate. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 98% are considered full time.
Students who attend this private institution pay an average net price of $24,933. The full-time teacher rate is 47%. The 4.00% student loan default rate is lower than average.
Grads earn an average early-career salary of $33,200 after earning their degree at this institution. 26 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. This public school has an average net price of $9,903.
This public school has an average net price of $7,742. Grads earn an average early-career salary of $19,900 after earning their degree at this institution. 84% of students are awarded financial aid at this school.
Of all the teachers who work at the school, 68% are considered full time. It takes the average student 4.30 years to graduate. Seeking financial aid? At this school, 86% of students receive it.
Graduates earn an average $36,500 after graduation. Most students complete their degree in 4.33 years. 14 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio.
In their early career, Ai Virginia Beach grads earn an average salary of $23,700. The full-time teacher rate is 8%. 14 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio.
Design & Applied Arts Careers in VA
Some of the careers design majors go into include:
Job Title | VA Job Growth | VA Median Salary |
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Architecture Professors | 20% | $76,750 |
Photographers | 14% | $32,820 |
Art Directors | 13% | $79,420 |
Set and Exhibit Designers | 10% | $41,680 |
Graphic Designers | 10% | $55,560 |
Multimedia Artists and Animators | 8% | $63,570 |
Artists | 6% | $68,020 |
Interior Designers | 5% | $50,380 |
Commercial and Industrial Designers | 2% | $64,510 |
Designers | -6% | $61,470 |
Related Majors in Virginia
Below are some popular majors in the state that are similar to design.
Major | Annual Graduates in VA |
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Fine & Studio Arts | 735 |
Music | 626 |
Drama & Theater Arts | 443 |
General Visual & Performing Arts | 260 |
Film, Video & Photographic Arts | 256 |
Other Visual Art | 134 |
Dance | 95 |
Arts & Media Management | 73 |
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