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Design & Applied Arts Related Majors

There are 10 concentrations within design and applied arts alone. For those wishing to broaden their search, design is but one of 10 related majors within the broader visual and performing arts field of study.

Design Focus Areas

Explore reports on the most popular concentrations design has to offer.

Major Annual Degrees Awarded
Graphic Design 8,710
Interior Design 5,840
Visual Communications 5,765
Commercial & Advertising Art 3,597
Fashion Design 3,103
Game & Interactive Media Design 2,692
Illustration 2,538
Industrial Design 1,792
Other Design & Applied Arts 1,336
Commercial Photography 928

Other Visual & Performing Arts Majors

The visual and performing arts program area contains 10 different majors.

Major Annual Degrees Awarded
Fine & Studio Arts 37,413
Music 25,910
Drama & Theater Arts 17,341
Film, Video & Photographic Arts 16,778
General Visual & Performing Arts 6,355
Arts & Media Management 4,788
Dance 3,288
Other Visual Art 912
Crafts, Folk Art & Artisanry 119
Community/Environmental/Socially-Engaged Art 10

Choosing The Right Design & Applied Arts Major

With over 2,100 different majors to choose from, selecting the best one can be daunting. The best fit for you should align with your goals, interests and natural strengths. Want help selecting the best match major for you? Try Majors Matcher.

Interested In Getting A Design & Applied Arts Degree

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