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 Art Center College of Design ranks compared to other colleges offering a major in design.
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Art Center College of Design is in the top 10% of the country for design. More specifically it was ranked #20 out of 375 schools by College Factual. It is also ranked #3 in California.
During the 2021-2022 academic year, Art Center College of Design handed out 228 bachelor's degrees in design & applied arts. This is a decrease of 10% over the previous year when 252 degrees were handed out.
In 2022, 24 students received their master’s degree in design from Art Center College of Design. This makes it the #16 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 Art Center College of Design is $47,053. This is great news for graduates of the program, since this figure is higher than the national average of $32,606 for all design bachelor's degree recipients.
While getting their bachelor's degree at Art Center College of Design, design students borrow a median amount of $94,297 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 Art Center College of Design is $1,020 per month.
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During the 2022-2023 academic year, part-time undergraduate students at Art Center College of Design paid an average of $2,109 per credit hour. No discount was available for in-state students. The following table shows the average full-time tuition and fees for undergraduates.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $50,606 | $50,606 |
| Fees | $1,034 | $1,034 |
| Books and Supplies | $4,000 | $4,000 |
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The design program at Art Center College of Design awarded 228 bachelor's degrees in 2021-2022. About 25% of these degrees went to men with the other 75% going to women.
The majority of the graduates for this major are Asian American. In the graduating class of 2022, 51% of grads fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Art Center College of Design with a bachelor's in design.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 116 |
| Black or African American | 1 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 18 |
| White | 27 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 62 |
| Other Races | 4 |
Art Center College of Design 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 Art Center College of Design Online Learning page.
During the 2021-2022 academic year, 36 design majors earned their master's degree from Art Center College of Design. Of these graduates, 31% were men and 69% were women.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Art Center College of Design with a master's in design.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 5 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1 |
| White | 5 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 25 |
| Other Races | 0 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the design majors at Art Center College of Design.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Film, Video & Photographic Arts | 57 |
| Fine & Studio Arts | 37 |
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