Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University (Virginia Tech) - Industrial Design
Industrial Design
A program in the applied visual arts that prepares individuals to use artistic techniques to effectively communicate ideas and information to business and consumer audiences via the creation of effective forms, shapes, and packaging for manufactured products. Includes instruction in designing in a wide variety of plastic and digital media, prototype construction, design development and refinement, principles of cost saving, and product structure and performance criteria relevant to aesthetic design parameters. Get more details and student breakdown below, including other Virginia schools that offer an industrial design degree. Students at Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University who have completed this program in 2010-2011 have received the following degrees:
- Bachelor
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Breakdown of Students That Completed the Industrial Design Program
The table below lists the number of students that have completed the industrial design program at the Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University for the 2010-2011 academic year.
Overall
| Total | |
|---|---|
All Students | 37 |
By Gender
| Total | |
|---|---|
Male | 29 |
Female | 8 |
By Race
| Total | |
|---|---|
American Indian | - |
Black | - |
Asian | 3 |
Hispanic | - |
White | 28 |
Unknown | 6 |
Career Options For Graduates
Students who have completed this program, have entered into some of these more popular career paths listed below. The information covers overall job description, estimated salary and wages, along with job projections by the Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS).
Art, Drama, and Music Teachers, Postsecondary
Job Description
Teach courses in drama, music, and the arts including fine and applied art, such as painting and sculpture, or design and crafts. Includes both teachers primarily engaged in teaching and those who do a combination of teaching and research. Read more about working environment, educational requirements, and potential salary of art, drama, and music teachers, postsecondary in our career profile section.
Commercial and Industrial Designers
Job Description
Develop and design manufactured products, such as cars, home appliances, and children's toys. Combine artistic talent with research on product use, marketing, and materials to create the most functional and appealing product design. Read more about working environment, educational requirements, and potential salary of commercial and industrial designers in our career profile section.
Projections
- Total Employment (2010): 40,800
- Total Employment Projected (2020): 45,100
- Percent Job Growth: 10.50%
- Percent of Graphic Designers That Are Self-Employed: (2010): 30%
Graphic Designers
Job Description
Design or create graphics to meet specific commercial or promotional needs, such as packaging, displays, or logos. May use a variety of mediums to achieve artistic or decorative effects. Read more about working environment, educational requirements, and potential salary of graphic designers in our career profile section.
Salary and Wages
- Total Employment: 80
- Average Annual Salary: $47,030
- Average Hourly Rate: $22.61
- Number of Employed Per 1,000 Jobs in The Area: 21
- Percentage of the Share of Total Employment Compared to the National Share: 84%
Projections
- Total Employment (2010): 279,200
- Total Employment Projected (2020): 316,500
- Percent Job Growth: 13.40%
- Percent of Graphic Designers That Are Self-Employed: (2010): 29%
