by our College Data Analytics TeamWe've gathered data and other essential information about the program, such as the average salary of graduates, ethnicity of students, how many students graduated in recent times, and more. We've also included details on how Appalachian State ranks compared to other colleges offering a major in design.
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The bachelor's program at Appalachian State was ranked #66 on College Factual's Best Schools for design list. It is also ranked #2 in North Carolina.
| Ranking Type | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Design & Applied Arts Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 64 |
| Best Design & Applied Arts Schools | 66 |
During the 2021-2022 academic year, Appalachian State University handed out 128 bachelor's degrees in design & applied arts. This is a decrease of 23% over the previous year when 167 degrees were handed out.
The median salary of design students who receive their bachelor's degree at Appalachian State is $34,722. This is higher than $32,606, which is the national median for all design bachelor's degree recipients.
While getting their bachelor's degree at Appalachian State, design students borrow a median amount of $27,311 in student loans. This is not too bad considering that the median debt load of all design bachelor's degree recipients across the country is $36,178.
The typical student loan payment of a bachelor's degree student from the design program at Appalachian State is $225 per month.
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Out-of-state part-time undergraduates at Appalachian State paid an average of $885 per credit hour in 2022-2023. The average for in-state students was $177 per credit hour. The average full-time tuition and fees for undergraduates are shown in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $4,242 | $21,238 |
| Fees | $3,299 | $3,299 |
| Books and Supplies | $800 | $800 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $12,258 | $12,258 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $2,725 | $2,725 |
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For the most recent academic year available, 36% of design bachelor's degrees went to men and 64% went to women.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 80% of 2022 graduates were in this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Appalachian State University with a bachelor's in design.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 2 |
| Black or African American | 5 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 10 |
| White | 103 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 8 |
Online degrees for the Appalachian State design bachelor’s degree program are not available at this time. To see if the school offers distance learning options in other areas, visit the Appalachian State Online Learning page.
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the design majors at Appalachian State University.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Fine & Studio Arts | 51 |
| Drama & Theater Arts | 25 |
| Music | 24 |
| Arts & Media Management | 21 |
| Dance | 9 |
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