Kansas City has a total population of 146,866 and a student population of 7,938. Of these students, 7,137 are enrolled in schools that offer design programs.
The largest design school in Kansas City, by student population, is Kansas City Kansas Community College. Approximately 3 students graduated in 2010 from Kansas City Kansas Community College with credentials in design.
In 2010, 3 students graduated with a design degree from one of Kansas City's design schools. In 2009 tuition at design schools in Kansas City was $1,770 per year, on average.
In addition to tuition costs, plan on spending an average of $920 for design related books and supplies each year.
If you decide to work as a designer in Kansas City, your job prospects are average. In 2010, 1 out of every 2 designers in Kansas were working in the greater Kansas City area. The government projects that the number of designers in Kansas City will increase by 8% by the year 2018. This projected change is faster than the projected nationwide trend for designers.
The average salary you can expect to earn as a designer in Kansas City is $41,870 per year, which is higher than the average for designers state-wide.
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Kansas City Kansas Community College
Address:
7250 State Ave, Kansas City, Kansas 66112
Awards Offered:
Less than 1 year certificate
1-2 years certificate
Associate's degree