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 Central Michigan ranks among other schools offering degrees in design.
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The bachelor's program at Central Michigan was ranked #136 on College Factual's Best Schools for design list. It is also ranked #5 in Michigan.
| Ranking Type | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Design & Applied Arts Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 122 |
| Best Design & Applied Arts Schools | 136 |
During the 2021-2022 academic year, Central Michigan University handed out 55 bachelor's degrees in design & applied arts. This is a decrease of 20% over the previous year when 69 degrees were handed out.
Design majors who earn their bachelor's degree from Central Michigan go on to jobs where they make a median salary of $36,917 a year. This is higher than $32,606, which is the national median for all design bachelor's degree recipients.
The typical student loan payment of a bachelor's degree student from the design program at Central Michigan is $412 per month.
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During the 2022-2023 academic year, part-time undergraduate students at Central Michigan paid an average of $478 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 | $13,862 | $13,862 |
| Fees | $450 | $450 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,240 | $1,240 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $12,178 | $12,178 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $3,450 | $3,450 |
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During the 2021-2022 academic year, 55 students graduated with a bachelor's degree in design from Central Michigan. About 5% were men and 95% were women.
The majority of bachelor's degree recipients in this major at Central Michigan are white. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 78% of students fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Central Michigan University with a bachelor's in design.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 1 |
| Black or African American | 4 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 2 |
| White | 43 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 3 |
| Other Races | 2 |
Central Michigan 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 Central Michigan Online Learning page.
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the design majors at Central Michigan University.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Music | 26 |
| Drama & Theater Arts | 19 |
| Fine & Studio Arts | 19 |
| General Visual & Performing Arts | 7 |
| Film, Video & Photographic Arts | 3 |
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