Design & Applied Arts Schools in Washington
635 Design students earned their degrees in the state in 2018-2019.
A Design & Applied Arts major is the 38th most popular major in this state.
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Education Levels of Design & Applied Arts Majors in Washington
Design majors in the state tend to have the following degree levels:
Education Level | Number of Grads |
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Bachelor’s Degree | 296 |
Associate’s Degree | 201 |
Award Taking Less Than 1 Year | 115 |
Master’s Degree | 16 |
Award Taking 1 to 2 Years | 7 |
Award Taking 2 to 4 Years | 7 |
Gender Distribution
In Washington, a design major is more popular with women than with men.

Racial Distribution
The racial distribution of design majors in Washington is as follows:
- Asian: 11.0%
- Black or African American: 2.5%
- Hispanic or Latino: 9.4%
- White: 57.2%
- Non-Resident Alien: 5.4%
- Other Races: 14.5%

Jobs for Design & Applied Arts Grads in Washington
12,640 people in the state and 756,760 in the nation are employed in jobs related to design.

Wages for Design & Applied Arts Jobs in Washington
In this state, design grads earn an average of $66,270. Nationwide, they make an average of $71,430.

Most Popular Design & Applied Arts Programs in WA
There are 23 colleges in Washington that offer design degrees. Learn about the most popular 10 below:
Seeking financial aid? At this school, 41% of students receive it. 15 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. This public college charges it's students an average net price of $7,021.
Roughly six years after entering college, graduates of this school earn $27,100 a year. 16 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. Of all the students who attend this school, 58% get financial aid.
This school boasts a lower than average student loan default rate of 2.70%. 86% of students get financical aid. Roughly six years after entering college, graduates of this school earn $35,400 a year.
Graduates earn an average $44,900 after graduation. 61% of students are awarded financial aid at this school. The 2.80% student loan default rate is lower than average.
The 9.10% student loan default rate is lower than average. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 99% are considered full time. Graduates earn an average $32,900 after graduation.
Grads earn an average early-career salary of $26,700 after earning their degree at this institution. The full-time teacher rate is 100%. 22 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio.
19 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. This public school has an average net price of $7,061. The full-time teacher rate is 100%.
7 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. This private institution charges an average net price of $34,448. The student loan default rate is 2.90% which is lower than average.
99% of students get financical aid. The full-time teacher rate is 52%. The student loan default rate is 1.90% which is lower than average.
A typical student attending Wazzu will pay a net price of $15,768. Most students complete their degree in 4.45 years. Graduates earn an average $40,600 after graduation.
Design & Applied Arts Careers in WA
Some of the careers design majors go into include:
Job Title | WA Job Growth | WA Median Salary |
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Multimedia Artists and Animators | 43% | $90,540 |
Designers | 42% | $61,350 |
Art Directors | 33% | $102,440 |
Graphic Designers | 22% | $58,450 |
Professors | 18% | $65,210 |
Art, Drama, and Music Professors | 18% | $61,280 |
Architecture Professors | 17% | $0 |
Set and Exhibit Designers | 10% | $42,200 |
Commercial and Industrial Designers | 9% | $80,510 |
Interior Designers | 9% | $59,680 |
Fashion Designers | 8% | $61,340 |
Artists | 6% | $43,470 |
Photographers | -5% | $44,180 |
Related Majors in Washington
Below are some popular majors in the state that are similar to design.
Major | Annual Graduates in WA |
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Music | 463 |
Fine & Studio Arts | 434 |
Drama & Theater Arts | 251 |
Film, Video & Photographic Arts | 148 |
Dance | 68 |
Arts & Media Management | 41 |
Other Visual Art | 21 |
General Visual & Performing Arts | 5 |
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