Best Design and Applied Arts Schools in Virginia

Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University ranks #1 for Design and Applied Arts in Virginia with median graduate earnings of $48,198 within two years of graduation. There are 6 schools offering Design and Applied Arts programs in the state.

Design and Applied Arts graduates in Virginia earn an average of $36,241 within two years of graduation. This is 4% above the national average of $34,895 for this major.

Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University is the most selective Design and Applied Arts program in Virginia with an acceptance rate of 57.0%. The average acceptance rate across Design and Applied Arts programs in the state is 84.2%.

In Virginia, private Design and Applied Arts programs produce average earnings of $34,918 vs $37,123 at public schools. However, public schools typically cost less — consider net price relative to earnings when calculating ROI. There are 4 public and 2 private options in the state.