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. Also, learn how Sac State ranks among other schools offering degrees in design.
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The bachelor's program at Sac State was ranked #171 on College Factual's Best Schools for design list. It is also ranked #20 in California.
| Ranking Type | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Design & Applied Arts Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 146 |
| Best Design & Applied Arts Schools | 171 |
During the 2021-2022 academic year, California State University - Sacramento handed out 57 bachelor's degrees in design & applied arts. This is an increase of 4% over the previous year when 55 degrees were handed out.
Design majors who earn their bachelor's degree from Sac State go on to jobs where they make a median salary of $32,240 a year. This is less than $32,606, which is the national median of all design majors in the nation who earn bachelor's degrees.
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The following table shows the average full-time tuition and fees for undergraduates.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $5,742 | $17,622 |
| Fees | $1,860 | $1,860 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,112 | $1,112 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $16,278 | $16,278 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $4,426 | $4,426 |
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During the 2021-2022 academic year, 57 students graduated with a bachelor's degree in design from Sac State. About 39% were men and 61% were women.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from California State University - Sacramento with a bachelor's in design.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 10 |
| Black or African American | 1 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 12 |
| White | 22 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 2 |
| Other Races | 10 |
Sac State 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 Sac State Online Learning page.
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the design majors at California State University - Sacramento.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Film, Video & Photographic Arts | 72 |
| Fine & Studio Arts | 57 |
| Music | 51 |
| Drama & Theater Arts | 27 |
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