by our College Data Analytics TeamWe’ve pulled together the essential facts you should know about the program at Appalachian State University. Degrees are awarded at the Bachelor’s level. At its best it places at #3 out of 13 schools (Bachelor’s level) by College Factual. Jump to any of the following sections:
College Factual rates Appalachian State University highly for design & applied arts, ranked #85 out of 558 schools nationally.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Design & Applied Arts Schools | 85 of 558 |
| Best Design & Applied Arts Schools in North Carolina | 3 of 25 |
| Best Design & Applied Arts Schools in the Southeast Region | 16 of 113 |
The following degree levels are offered in design & applied arts at Appalachian State University, along with how many graduates complete each level annually.
| Degree Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s | 120 |
In the most recent year for which we have data, Appalachian State University conferred 120 bachelor’s degrees in design & applied arts.
Appalachian State University is in the top 15% of the country for design & applied arts at the bachelor’s level. In particular it placed #3 out of 13 schools by College Factual.
Design & Applied Arts students who finish a bachelor’s at Appalachian State University report a median salary of $48,073 a year. This is below $50,311, the median for all majors at Appalachian State University.
To complete a bachelor’s at Appalachian State University, design & applied arts students borrow a median amount of $21,500 in student loans. This is lower than $22,075, the typical median for all majors at Appalachian State University.
Average full-time tuition and fees are listed in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $4,242 | $21,875 |
| Fees | $3,337 | $3,337 |
Learn more about Appalachian State University tuition and fees.
For the most recent academic year available, 36% of design & applied arts bachelor’s degrees went to men and 64% went to women.
The largest share of design & applied arts bachelor’s degree graduates at Appalachian State University were White. About 79% of graduates fell into 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 & applied arts.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 3 |
| Black or African American | 1 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 15 |
| White | 95 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 1 |
| Other Races | 5 |
Appalachian State University granted 37 bachelor’s completions in industrial and product design in the latest year of data — 35% to women and 65% to men. The most common background among these graduates was White (84%).
Appalachian State University granted 30 bachelor’s completions in interior design in the latest year of data — 93% to women and 7% to men. The largest share of these graduates were White (73%).
Appalachian State University awarded 29 bachelor’s degrees in commercial photography in the most recent reporting year — 62% to women and 38% to men. The most common background among these graduates was White (79%).
Appalachian State University conferred 24 bachelor’s completions in graphic design recently — 75% to women and 25% to men. The most common background among these graduates was White (79%).
