Students can do a lot with a degree in design. Here is a closer look at the top five design degrees and their related professions.

Architectural Design
Architects and drafters design both residential and commercial spaces. They work closely with engineers and construction teams to design efficient, comfortable and unique spaces that comply with current industry and environmental standards. They can earn between $75,000 and $100,000 per year or more. Online architectural and drafting students use computer-aided design programs to perfect class projects and gain quality hands-on experience.

Graphic Design and Multimedia
When you think of commercials, movies, billboards and company logos, think of the creative graphic designer who was behind the design. Graphic designers work in advertising and marketing, media and public relations, and they work as artists. They can earn as much as $150,000 per year or more, and they often work as freelance designers or open their own design firms.

Animation
Animators work in movies, television and the Internet to create life-like or attention-grabbing creations that can provoke emotions ranging from laughter to sadness in viewers. Animators use the skills they learn in school and combine them with their innate creativity to land some of the most fun jobs in the world. They can earn as much as $100,000 or more, and often get to be part of exciting design teams.

Interior Design
Designers don't just add the final finishing touches to make spaces cozy; they see a home or office design project through from start to finish. They even help choose the building materials and design the architectural features. Interior designers often start their own companies or partner with famous movie stars or musicians to create inspiring spaces. They can earn more than $150,000 per year, and more depending on their location and area of expertise.

Web Design
Web designers enjoy being part of one of the fastest growing industries on the planet. The Internet is booming, and companies are eager to find designers to create unique and user-friendly sites for their products and services. Web designers with degrees are hired by top companies for full-time Web work, or they work as freelance designers. They typically earn more than $90,000 per year.