Design Schools
In Springfield, Missouri
Design faculty can choose to work at one of 4 design schools in Springfield. The graphs, statistics and analysis below outline the current state and the future direction of academia in design in the city of Springfield, which encompasses design training at the following levels:
- Associates degree in Design
- Bachelors degree in Design
Statistics
Professional Trends
Springfield Vs. Missouri Design Employment
| Springfield | 620 |
| Missouri | 7,000 |
Of the 7,000 design professionals employed in Missouri, 620 work in Springfield. Between 2006 and 2010, the number of design professionals in Springfield has grown by 27%. As the employment for design professionals in Springfield has increased, overall employment in Springfield has also increased.
Springfield Vs. Missouri Design employment growth
| 8,180 | 8,510 | 8,410 | 7,710 | 7,000 |
| 490 | 510 | 440 | 550 | 620 |
| 2006 | 2007 | 2008 | 2009 | 2010 |
|---|
- Grey: Missouri
- Dark Yellow: Springfield
Design VS. All professions salaries in Springfield
| $35,493 | $39,018 | $39,370 | $38,856 | $40,484 |
| $31,300 | $32,220 | $33,840 | $34,490 | $35,410 |
| 2006 | 2007 | 2008 | 2009 | 2010 |
|---|
- Light Blue: Design in Springfield
- Dark Yellow: All Professions in Springfield
Salaries for design professionals in Springfield have increased. Springfield design professionals made $40,484 per year, on average, in 2010. Four years earlier in 2006, design professionals in Springfield made an average salary of $35,493 per year. The growth in the salary of design professionals in Springfield is slower than the salary trend for all careers in the city.
Salary percentiles for Design professionals in Springfield
10th percentile |
$22,468 |
25th percentile |
$27,930 |
50th percentile |
$35,766 |
75th percentile |
$48,276 |
90th percentile |
$64,406 |
Design professionals make a median salary of $35,766 per year in Springfield. The difference in pay between the design professionals in the lowest pay bracket and those in the highest pay bracket is approximately 187%. Those in the lowest 10% of the pay bracket earn less than $22,468 per year, while those in the highest 10% of the pay bracket earn more than $64,406 per year.
Average Salaries for Design professionals and related professions in Springfield
Interior Design |
$33,790 |
Design |
$40,484 |
Visual Communications |
$40,750 |
Web Design |
$40,750 |
Graphic Design |
$40,750 |
Drafting |
$41,220 |
Computer Animation |
$47,450 |
Game Design |
$51,283 |
Industrial Design |
$51,580 |
Springfield design professionals have earnings that are lower than the salaries earned by others in related fields, on average.
Educational Trends
Design schools in Springfield
There are 4 accredited design schools in the city. Many of Springfield's design professionals are graduates of one of these schools.
Design Programs Offered In Springfield
associate |
0 |
bachelor |
2 |
master |
0 |
doctor |
0 |
Certificate |
0 |
| Total | 2 |
Springfield's design schools offer 2 design degree and certificate programs.
Student Completed Design Degrees In Springfield
associate |
0 |
bachelor |
68 |
master |
0 |
doctor |
0 |
Certificate |
0 |
| Total | 68 |
Approximately 68 students graduated from design courses in 2010.