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. In addition, we cover how CCSU ranks in comparison to other schools with design programs.
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The bachelor's program at CCSU was ranked #288 on College Factual's Best Schools for design list. It is also ranked #4 in Connecticut.
| Ranking Type | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Design & Applied Arts Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 236 |
| Best Design & Applied Arts Schools | 288 |
During the 2021-2022 academic year, Central Connecticut State University handed out 26 bachelor's degrees in design & applied arts. This is a decrease of 19% over the previous year when 32 degrees were handed out.
In 2022, 2 students received their master’s degree in design from CCSU. This makes it the #91 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 CCSU is $34,930. 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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In 2022-2023, the average part-time undergraduate tuition at CCSU was $628 per credit hour for out-of-state students. The average for in-state students was $612 per credit hour. The following table shows the average full-time tuition and fees for undergraduates.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $6,664 | $19,940 |
| Fees | $5,796 | $5,796 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,600 | $1,600 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $12,710 | $12,710 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $2,256 | $2,256 |
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Of the 26 design students who graduated with a bachelor's degree in 2021-2022 from CCSU, about 50% were men and 50% were women.
The majority of bachelor's degree recipients in this major at CCSU are white. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 54% of students fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Central Connecticut State University with a bachelor's in design.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 5 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 4 |
| White | 14 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 1 |
| Other Races | 2 |
Online degrees for the CCSU 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 CCSU Online Learning page.
The design program at CCSU awarded 8 master's degrees in 2021-2022. About 25% of these degrees went to men with the other 75% going to women.
The majority of master's degree recipients in this major at CCSU are white. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 88% of students fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Central Connecticut State University with a master's in design.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 1 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 7 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 0 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the design majors at Central Connecticut State University.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Drama & Theater Arts | 15 |
| Fine & Studio Arts | 4 |
| Music | 3 |
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