Below are the key facts about graduate study in design & applied arts at LCAD. Graduate degrees are awarded at the Master’s level, with undergraduate study also available. Jump to any of the following sections:
College Factual rates LCAD highly for design & applied arts, coming in at #503 out of 637 schools nationally.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Design & Applied Arts Schools | 503 of 637 |
| Best Design & Applied Arts Schools in California | 71 of 85 |
The following degree levels are available for design & applied arts at LCAD, along with how many graduates complete each level annually.
| Degree Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s | 92 |
| Master’s | 5 |
For the most recent IPEDS reporting year, Laguna College of Art and Design conferred 5 master’s degrees in design & applied arts.
LCAD is not currently ranked for design & applied arts at the master’s level.
For the most recent academic year available, 60% of design & applied arts master’s degrees went to men and 40% went to women.
The majority of design & applied arts master’s degree graduates at LCAD are White. Roughly 40% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Laguna College of Art and Design with a master’s in design & applied arts.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 1 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1 |
| White | 2 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 1 |
| Other Races | 0 |
LCAD conferred 5 master’s degrees in game and interactive media design in the most recent reporting year — 40% to women and 60% to men. Most of these graduates identified as White (40%).
Undergraduate study is also available at LCAD. Annual undergraduate completions by level are shown below.
| Undergraduate Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s Degrees in Design & Applied Arts | 92 |
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