Design Schools
In Athens, Ohio
Design faculty can choose to work at only one design school in Athens. Below are statistics and other relevant data to help analyze the state of design and design education in Athens, which includes design training at the design bachelors degree level.
Statistics
Professional Trends
Athens Vs. Ohio Design Employment
| Athens | 180 |
| Ohio | 14,150 |
Of the 14,150 design professionals employed in Ohio, 180 work in Athens. Between 2006 and 2010, the number of design professionals in Athens has shrunk by 14%. As the number of design professionals in Athens has decreased, overall employment in Athens has increased.
Athens Vs. Ohio Design employment growth
| 16,490 | 16,500 | 16,370 | 14,870 | 14,150 |
| 210 | 240 | 200 | No data | 180 |
| 2006 | 2007 | 2008 | 2009 | 2010 |
|---|
- Grey: Ohio
- Dark Yellow: Athens
Design VS. All professions salaries in Athens
| $22,945 | $22,770 | $27,050 | No data | $24,390 |
| $33,000 | $34,560 | $34,870 | No data | $35,380 |
| 2006 | 2007 | 2008 | 2009 | 2010 |
|---|
- Light Blue: Design in Athens
- Dark Yellow: All Professions in Athens
As the number of design professionals in Athens has shrunk, salaries for design professionals have increased. In 2010 Athens design professionals earned an average yearly salary of $24,390. Design professionals in Athens made a yearly average salary of $22,945, four years earlier in 2006. This growth is slower than the salary trend for all careers in Athens.
Salary percentiles for Design professionals in Athens
10th percentile |
$17,085 |
25th percentile |
$19,285 |
50th percentile |
$22,775 |
75th percentile |
$26,425 |
90th percentile |
$35,990 |
Design professionals in Athens make a median yearly salary of $22,775. The 10% of design professionals in the lowest pay bracket earn less than $17,085 per year, while those in the highest pay bracket earn approximately $35,990 per year.
Average Salaries for Design professionals and related professions in Athens
Design |
$24,390 |
Visual Communications |
$28,770 |
Graphic Design |
$28,770 |
Web Design |
$28,770 |
Drafting |
$43,375 |
Game Design |
$50,520 |
Athens design professionals have earnings that are lower than the salaries earned by others in related fields, on average.
Educational Trends
Design schools in Athens
Many of Athens' design professionals are graduates of the only accredited design school in the city.
Design Programs Offered In Athens
associate |
0 |
bachelor |
1 |
master |
0 |
doctor |
0 |
Certificate |
0 |
| Total | 1 |
Athens' design school offers one design degree and certificate program.
Student Completed Design Degrees In Athens
associate |
0 |
bachelor |
16 |
master |
0 |
doctor |
0 |
Certificate |
0 |
| Total | 16 |
In 2010 approximately 16 students completed design courses.