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Design & Applied Arts Schools in West Virginia

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

A Design & Applied Arts major is the 54th most popular major in this state.

Education Levels of Design & Applied Arts Majors in West Virginia

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

Education Level Number of Grads
Bachelor’s Degree 106
Associate Degree 8

Gender Distribution

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

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Racial Distribution

The racial distribution of design majors in West Virginia is as follows:

  • Asian: 0.9%
  • Black or African American: 3.5%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 4.4%
  • White: 81.6%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 2.6%
  • Other Races: 7.0%
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Jobs for Design & Applied Arts Grads in West Virginia

1,580 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 West Virginia

In this state, design grads earn an average of $52,560. Nationwide, they make an average of $71,430.

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There are 6 colleges in West Virginia that offer design degrees. Learn about the most popular 6 below:

75 Degrees in Major Awarded
59% Graduation Rate
26,269 Total Students

In their early career, WVU grads earn an average salary of $41,828. This school boasts a lower than average student loan default rate of 6.50%. 79% of the teachers are full time.

15 Degrees in Major Awarded
38% Graduation Rate
1,807 Total Students

It takes the average student 4.44 years to graduate. A typical student attending Concord University will pay a net price of $8,477. 98% of students get financical aid.

#3

West Liberty University

West Liberty
13 Degrees in Major Awarded
47% Graduation Rate
2,481 Total Students

A typical student attending West Liberty University will pay a net price of $14,911. The student loan default rate is 6.10% which is lower than average. Of all the students who attend this school, 94% get financial aid.

5 Degrees in Major Awarded
1,292 Total Students

Seeking financial aid? At this school, 83% of students receive it. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 14 to 1. The full-time teacher rate is 45%.

3 Degrees in Major Awarded
49% Graduation Rate
1,066 Total Students

Students who attend this private institution pay an average net price of $21,113. In their early career, West Virginia Wesleyan grads earn an average salary of $38,956. Most students complete their degree in 4.24 years.

3 Degrees in Major Awarded
1,613 Total Students

Graduates earn an average $26,840 after graduation. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 14 to 1. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 100% are considered full time.

Design & Applied Arts Careers in WV

Some of the careers design majors go into include:

Job Title WV Job Growth WV Median Salary
Artists 20% $68,020
Art, Drama, and Music Professors 12% $50,860
Photographers 8% $29,480
Professors 6% $52,280
Graphic Designers 1% $36,940
Art Directors 0% $89,950
Commercial and Industrial Designers 0% $49,590
Interior Designers 0% $44,010

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

Major Annual Graduates in WV
Fine & Studio Arts 119
Music 93
Drama & Theater Arts 49
General Visual & Performing Arts 23
Arts & Media Management 6
Dance 1

View all majors related to Design & Applied Arts

View Nationwide Design & Applied Arts Report

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