by our College Data Analytics TeamBelow are the key facts about this program at DCTC. You can study it at the Associate’s, Undergraduate Certificate, Certificate levels. At its best it places at #2 out of 7 schools (Associate’s level) by College Factual. Jump to any of the following sections:
College Factual rates DCTC highly for design & applied arts, coming in at #124 out of 558 schools nationally.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Design & Applied Arts Schools | 124 of 558 |
| Best Design & Applied Arts Schools in Minnesota | 4 of 13 |
| Best Design & Applied Arts Schools in the Plains States Region | 15 of 48 |
Here is each degree level granted in design & applied arts at DCTC, along with how many graduates complete each level annually.
| Degree Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Associate’s | 33 |
| Undergraduate Certificate | 1 |
| Certificate | 3 |
During the most recent reporting year, Dakota County Technical College conferred 33 associate’s degrees in design & applied arts.
DCTC ranks competitively among schools offering design & applied arts at the associate’s level. In particular it placed #2 out of 7 schools by College Factual.
Average full-time tuition and fees are listed in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $5,565 | $5,759 |
| Fees | $920 | $920 |
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Among recent graduates, 24% of design & applied arts associate’s degrees went to men and 76% went to women.
The largest share of design & applied arts associate’s degree graduates at DCTC were White. About 73% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Dakota County Technical College with a associate’s in design & applied arts.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 2 |
| Black or African American | 1 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 4 |
| White | 24 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 2 |
DCTC awarded 21 associate’s degrees in interior design in the most recent reporting year — 86% to women and 14% to men. The most common background among these graduates was White (76%).
DCTC awarded 12 associate’s degrees in graphic design in the most recent reporting year — 58% to women and 42% to men. Most of these graduates identified as White (67%).
For the most recent IPEDS reporting year, Dakota County Technical College handed out 1 undergraduate certificate degree in design & applied arts.
DCTC is not yet ranked for design & applied arts at the undergraduate certificate level.
Every one of the 1 student who graduated with a undergraduate certificate degree in design & applied arts from DCTC identified as women.
The majority of design & applied arts undergraduate certificate degree graduates at DCTC were White. About 100% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Dakota County Technical College with a undergraduate certificate in design & applied arts.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 1 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 0 |
DCTC awarded 1 undergraduate certificate degree in interior design recently — 100% to women and 0% to men. The most common background among these graduates was White (100%).
During the most recent reporting year, Dakota County Technical College conferred 3 certificate degrees in design & applied arts.
DCTC is not currently ranked for design & applied arts at the certificate level.
All of the 3 students who graduated with a certificate degree in design & applied arts from DCTC identified as women.
The majority of design & applied arts certificate degree graduates at DCTC are White. Approximately 100% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Dakota County Technical College with a certificate in design & applied arts.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 3 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 0 |
DCTC conferred 3 certificate degrees in interior design in the most recent reporting year — 100% to women and 0% to men. Most of these graduates identified as White (100%).
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