Bachelor’s Degrees in Design & Applied Arts
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Education Levels of Design Majors
During the 2020-2021 academic year, 19,770 students earned their bachelor's degree in design. This makes it the 27th most popular bachelor's degree program in the country.
The following table shows the number of diplomas awarded in design at each degree level.
| Education Level | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s Degree | 19,770 |
| Associate Degree | 8,050 |
| Basic Certificate | 4,204 |
| Undergraduate Certificate | 2,298 |
| Master’s Degree | 1,931 |
| Graduate Certificate | 44 |
| Doctor’s Degree | 4 |
Earnings of Design Majors With Bachelor’s Degrees
The median salary for graduates holding a bachelor's degree in design is $32,733. A lot of factors can contribute to this number, such as the location of your workplace and the availability of other perks and bonuses. To get a better picture, earnings for this category of people can range from a low of $28,051 to a high of $38,075.
Student Debt
The median student debt for graduates holding a bachelor's degree in design is $27,000. The school you go to and how long it takes you to graduate, among other things, can cause this number to vary. The chart below shows the range of accumulated debt loads. On the high side of the range, $29,891 is the debt load, and the debt load on the low side is $25,000.
The median monthly payment of a design graduate with a 10-year repayment plan is $369.
Student Diversity
More women than men pursue their bachelor's degree in design. About 70.3% of graduates with this degree are female.
| Gender | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Men | 5,878 |
| Women | 13,892 |
The racial-ethnic distribution of design bachelor’s degree students is as follows:
| Race/Ethnicity | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Asian | 1,776 |
| Black or African American | 1,293 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 2,683 |
| White | 10,608 |
| International Students | 1,867 |
| Other Races/Ethnicities | 1,543 |
Most Popular Design Programs for Bachelor’s Degrees
There are 650 colleges that offer a bachelor’s degree in design. Learn more about the most popular 20 below:
Savannah College of Art and Design tops the list of the most popular school in the U.S. for design majors who are seeking their bachelor's degree. Each year, around 14,200 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $38,340 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $39,240 per year. During the 2020-2021 academic year, 824 people received their bachelor's degree in design from SCAD. Of these students, 73% were women and 22% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
The 2nd most popular school in the country for design majors who are seeking their bachelor's degree is Fashion Institute of Technology. Each year, around 8,100 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $7,170 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $11,542 per year. For the 2020-2021 academic year, 607 bachelor's degrees were handed out to design majors at FIT SUNY. Of these students, 85% were women and 46% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
Pratt Institute - Main is the 3rd most popular school in the nation for students seeking a bachelor's degree in design. Each year, around 4,300 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $53,566 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $34,416 per year. During the 2020-2021 academic year, 400 people received their bachelor's degree in design from Pratt Institute. Of these students, 72% were women and 28% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
Southern New Hampshire University comes in at #4 on our list of the most popular colleges offering bachelor's degrees in design. Each year, around 134,300 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $15,000 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $18,900 per year. The design program at Southern New Hampshire University awarded 388 bachelor's degrees during the 2020-2021 school year. Around 27% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 68% were women.
The New School is the 5th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a bachelor's degree in design. Each year, around 9,000 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $51,122 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $47,920 per year. For the 2020-2021 academic year, 366 bachelor's degrees were handed out to design majors at New School University. Of these students, 79% were women and 29% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
Virginia Commonwealth University is the 6th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a bachelor's degree in design. Roughly 29,000 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $12,094 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $12,618 per year. For the 2020-2021 academic year, 302 bachelor's degrees were handed out to design majors at VCU. Of these students, 77% were women and 39% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
Columbia College Chicago is the 7th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a bachelor's degree in design. Roughly 6,700 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $26,610 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $1,174 per year. The design program at Columbia College Chicago awarded 271 bachelor's degrees during the 2020-2021 school year. Of these students, 66% were women and 44% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
Art Center College of Design is the 8th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a bachelor's degree in design. Roughly 2,100 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $47,334 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $50,024 per year. For the 2020-2021 academic year, 252 bachelor's degrees were handed out to design majors at Art Center College of Design. About 71% of this group were women, and 62% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
Full Sail University comes in at #9 on our list of the most popular colleges offering bachelor's degrees in design. Roughly 24,600 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $25,687 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $15,472 per year. For the 2020-2021 academic year, 240 bachelor's degrees were handed out to design majors at Full Sail University. Around 41% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 58% were women.
The 10th most popular school in the country for design majors who are seeking their bachelor's degree is Iowa State University. Roughly 31,800 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $8,324 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $10,140 per year. The design program at Iowa State University awarded 239 bachelor's degrees during the 2020-2021 school year. Around 16% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 70% were women.
The 11th most popular school in the country for design majors who are seeking their bachelor's degree is University of Cincinnati - Main Campus. Each year, around 40,800 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $10,099 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $13,224 per year. During the 2020-2021 academic year, 235 people received their bachelor's degree in design from UC. About 78% of this group were women, and 17% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
University of California - Davis is the 12th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a bachelor's degree in design. Roughly 39,000 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $11,442 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $11,442 per year. For the 2020-2021 academic year, 228 bachelor's degrees were handed out to design majors at UC Davis. Of these students, 79% were women and 58% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
Kent State University at Kent is the 13th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a bachelor's degree in design. Each year, around 26,800 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $11,000 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $11,766 per year. The design program at Kent State University at Kent awarded 223 bachelor's degrees during the 2020-2021 school year. Around 19% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 89% were women.
San Jose State University is the 14th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a bachelor's degree in design. Each year, around 36,200 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $5,742 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $7,176 per year. During the 2020-2021 academic year, 201 people received their bachelor's degree in design from San Jose State. Of these students, 62% were women and 76% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
Massachusetts College of Art and Design is the 15th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a bachelor's degree in design. Roughly 1,800 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $1,030 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $24,000 per year. During the 2020-2021 academic year, 194 people received their bachelor's degree in design from Massachusetts College of Art and Design. Around 26% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 74% were women.
Drexel University is the 16th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a bachelor's degree in design. Each year, around 23,500 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $54,766 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $36,234 per year. During the 2020-2021 academic year, 193 people received their bachelor's degree in design from Drexel. Around 34% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 75% were women.
San Francisco State University is the 16th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a bachelor's degree in design. Roughly 27,300 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $5,742 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $7,176 per year. The design program at San Francisco State University awarded 193 bachelor's degrees during the 2020-2021 school year. Of these students, 60% were women and 63% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
The 18th most popular school in the country for design majors who are seeking their bachelor's degree is School of Visual Arts. Each year, around 3,600 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $45,000 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $50,400 per year. During the 2020-2021 academic year, 186 people received their bachelor's degree in design from SVA. Around 30% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 76% were women.
Arizona State University - Tempe is the 19th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a bachelor's degree in design. Roughly 74,700 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $10,710 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $11,720 per year. For the 2020-2021 academic year, 183 bachelor's degrees were handed out to design majors at ASU - Tempe. About 78% of this group were women, and 36% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
The 20th most popular school in the country for design majors who are seeking their bachelor's degree is Appalachian State University. Roughly 20,000 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $4,242 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $4,839 per year. The design program at Appalachian State University awarded 167 bachelor's degrees during the 2020-2021 school year. Of these students, 62% were women and 11% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
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Related Majors
Below are some popular majors that are similar to design that offer bachelor’s degrees.
| Major | Annual Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|
| Fine & Studio Arts | 24,602 |
| Music | 15,362 |
| Drama & Theater Arts | 13,117 |
| Film, Video & Photographic Arts | 11,759 |
| General Visual & Performing Arts | 3,794 |
References
*The racial-ethnic minority student count is calculated by taking the total number of students and subtracting white students, international students, and students whose race/ethnicity was unknown. This number is then divided by the total number of students at the school to obtain the percentage of racial-ethnic minorities.
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