Design & Applied Arts
Des Moines Area Community College · Ankeny, IA
Des Moines Area Community College offers Associate's and Undergraduate Certificate's programs in Design & Applied Arts. The Associate program, with 33 completers, is the most popular. Graduates earn a median salary of $36,996 four years after completion, near the national median for this field. Graduates typically enter roles like Art Directors, Special Effects Artists and Animators, and Fashion Designers. The median salary for Art Directors is $106,500.
Associate
Median Earnings (4yr)
$36,996
Completers
33
Undergraduate Certificate
Median Earnings (4yr)
Not reported
Completers
27
Related Careers
| Job Title | Median Salary | Job Growth (10yr) | Total Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|
| Art Directors | $106,500 | 4% | 51,200 |
| Special Effects Artists and Animators | $99,060 | 2% | 29,940 |
| Fashion Designers | $79,290 | 2% | 19,940 |
| Commercial and Industrial Designers | $76,250 | 3% | 30,810 |
| Designers, All Other | $67,500 | Not reported | 9,880 |
Show 3 more related occupations
| Job Title | Median Salary | Job Growth (10yr) | Total Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|
| Set and Exhibit Designers | $59,490 | 2% | 10,090 |
| Graphic Designers | $58,910 | 2% | 212,720 |
| Photographers | $40,760 | 2% | 53,630 |
Institution Overview
In-State Tuition
$5,790
Out-of-State Tuition
$6,690
Graduation Rate
36.6%
Total Enrollment
10,446
Same Program at Other Institutions
- The New School — $66,896
- Portland Community College — $50,811
- College of DuPage — $50,264
- Waukesha County Technical College — $49,509
- Minneapolis Community and Technical College — $48,952