by our College Data Analytics TeamWe've pulled together some essential information you should know about the program, including how many students graduate each year, the ethnic diversity of these students, average starting salaries, and more. We've also included details on how BGSU ranks compared to other colleges offering a major in design.
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The bachelor's program at BGSU was ranked #109 on College Factual's Best Schools for design list. It is also ranked #7 in Ohio.
During the 2021-2022 academic year, Bowling Green State University - Main Campus handed out 59 bachelor's degrees in design & applied arts. This is an increase of 37% over the previous year when 43 degrees were handed out.
In 2022, 32 students received their master’s degree in design from BGSU. This makes it the #11 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 BGSU is $35,645. 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 BGSU, design students borrow a median amount of $43,512 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 BGSU is $510 per month.
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Out-of-state part-time undergraduates at BGSU paid an average of $792 per credit hour in 2022-2023. The average for in-state students was $459 per credit hour. The following table shows the average full-time tuition and fees for undergraduates.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $11,010 | $18,998 |
| Fees | $2,380 | $2,380 |
| Books and Supplies | $640 | $640 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $11,784 | $11,784 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $5,194 | $5,194 |
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The design program at BGSU awarded 59 bachelor's degrees in 2021-2022. About 14% of these degrees went to men with the other 86% going to women.
The majority of bachelor's degree recipients in this major at BGSU are white. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 83% of students fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Bowling Green State University - Main Campus with a bachelor's in design.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 1 |
| Black or African American | 3 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 49 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 1 |
| Other Races | 5 |
Online degrees for the BGSU 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 BGSU Online Learning page.
In the 2021-2022 academic year, 28 students earned a master's degree in design from BGSU. About 71% of these graduates were women and the other 29% were men.
The majority of master's degree recipients in this major at BGSU are white. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 82% of students fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Bowling Green State University - Main Campus with a master's in design.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 2 |
| Black or African American | 2 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1 |
| White | 23 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 0 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the design majors at Bowling Green State University - Main Campus.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Music | 98 |
| Fine & Studio Arts | 39 |
| Film, Video & Photographic Arts | 29 |
| General Visual & Performing Arts | 20 |
| Drama & Theater Arts | 20 |
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