by our College Data Analytics TeamHere, you'll find out more about the major, including such details as the number of graduates, what degree levels are offered, ethnicity of students, average salaries, and more. We've also included details on how ASU - Tempe ranks compared to other colleges offering a major in design.
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In College Factual's most recent rankings for the best schools for design majors, ASU - Tempe came in at #13. This puts it in the top 5% of the country in this field of study. It is also ranked #1 in Arizona.
During the 2021-2022 academic year, Arizona State University - Tempe handed out 182 bachelor's degrees in design & applied arts. This is a decrease of 1% over the previous year when 183 degrees were handed out.
In 2022, 9 students received their master’s degree in design from ASU - Tempe. This makes it the #51 most popular school for design master’s degree candidates in the country.
The median salary of design students who receive their bachelor's degree at ASU - Tempe is $35,960. 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 ASU - Tempe, design students borrow a median amount of $45,622 in student loans. This is higher than the the typical median of $36,178 for all design majors across the country.
The typical student loan payment of a bachelor's degree student from the design program at ASU - Tempe is $390 per month.
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Out-of-state part-time undergraduates at ASU - Tempe paid an average of $1,310 per credit hour in 2022-2023. The average for in-state students was $808 per credit hour. The following table shows the average full-time tuition and fees for undergraduates.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $11,308 | $31,450 |
| Fees | $743 | $743 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,320 | $1,320 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $16,091 | $16,091 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $3,808 | $3,808 |
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During the 2021-2022 academic year, 182 students graduated with a bachelor's degree in design from ASU - Tempe. About 24% were men and 76% were women.
The majority of bachelor's degree recipients in this major at ASU - Tempe are white. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 51% of students fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Arizona State University - Tempe with a bachelor's in design.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 22 |
| Black or African American | 5 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 39 |
| White | 93 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 14 |
| Other Races | 9 |
ASU - Tempe does not offer an online option for its design bachelor’s degree program at this time. To see if the school offers distance learning options in other areas, visit the ASU - Tempe Online Learning page.
Graduates of the master's design program at ASU - Tempe make a median salary of $47,217. This is about the same as the yearly salary of alldesign master's degree recipients across the nation.
Of the 17 students who earned a master's degree in Design & Applied Arts from ASU - Tempe in 2021-2022, 12% were men and 88% were women.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Arizona State University - Tempe with a master's in design.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 2 |
| Black or African American | 3 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 4 |
| White | 2 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 3 |
| Other Races | 3 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the design majors at Arizona State University - Tempe.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Fine & Studio Arts | 186 |
| Film, Video & Photographic Arts | 166 |
| Music | 124 |
| Drama & Theater Arts | 65 |
| Dance | 22 |
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