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 CSULB ranks compared to other colleges offering a major in design.
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CSULB was ranked #41 on College Factual's most recent list of the best schools for design majors. This puts the bachelor's program at the school solidly in the top 15% of all colleges and universities in the country. It is also ranked #9 in California.
| Ranking Type | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Design & Applied Arts Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 40 |
| Best Design & Applied Arts Schools | 41 |
During the 2021-2022 academic year, California State University - Long Beach handed out 114 bachelor's degrees in design & applied arts. This is a decrease of 17% over the previous year when 137 degrees were handed out.
In 2022, 4 students received their master’s degree in design from CSULB. This makes it the #74 most popular school for design master’s degree candidates in the country.
Design majors who earn their bachelor's degree from CSULB go on to jobs where they make a median salary of $37,395 a year. 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.
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The average full-time tuition and fees for undergraduates are shown in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $5,742 | $17,622 |
| Fees | $1,266 | $1,266 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,490 | $1,490 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $15,612 | $15,612 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $4,306 | $4,306 |
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Of the 114 students who graduated with a Bachelor’s in design from CSULB in 2022, 44% were men and 56% were women.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from California State University - Long Beach with a bachelor's in design.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 34 |
| Black or African American | 3 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 31 |
| White | 29 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 9 |
| Other Races | 8 |
Online degrees for the CSULB 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 CSULB Online Learning page.
During the 2021-2022 academic year, 7 students graduated with a master's degree in design from CSULB. About 29% were men and 71% were women.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from California State University - Long Beach with a master's in design.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 1 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1 |
| White | 2 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 2 |
| Other Races | 1 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the design majors at California State University - Long Beach.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Fine & Studio Arts | 435 |
| Film, Video & Photographic Arts | 197 |
| Music | 110 |
| Drama & Theater Arts | 89 |
| Dance | 46 |
More about our data sources and methodologies.
