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. Also, learn how Cleveland State University ranks among other schools offering degrees in design.
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The bachelor's program at Cleveland State University was ranked #351 on College Factual's Best Schools for design list. It is also ranked #15 in Ohio.
| Ranking Type | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Design & Applied Arts Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 281 |
| Best Design & Applied Arts Schools | 351 |
During the 2021-2022 academic year, Cleveland State University handed out 17 bachelor's degrees in design & applied arts. This is an increase of 13% over the previous year when 15 degrees were handed out.
Design majors who earn their bachelor's degree from Cleveland State University go on to jobs where they make a median salary of $24,959 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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During the 2022-2023 academic year, part-time undergraduate students at Cleveland State University paid an average of $744 per credit hour if they came to the school from out-of-state. In-state students paid a discounted rate of $521 per credit hour. The average full-time tuition and fees for undergraduates are shown in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $12,503 | $17,863 |
| Fees | $110 | $110 |
| Books and Supplies | $900 | $900 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $14,760 | $14,760 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $3,770 | $3,770 |
Learn more about Cleveland State University tuition and fees.
During the 2021-2022 academic year, 17 design majors earned their bachelor's degree from Cleveland State University. Of these graduates, 41% were men and 59% were women.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 71% of 2022 graduates were in this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Cleveland State University with a bachelor's in design.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 3 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 12 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 2 |
| Other Races | 0 |
Online degrees for the Cleveland State University 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 Cleveland State University Online Learning page.
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the design majors at Cleveland State University.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Film, Video & Photographic Arts | 60 |
| Music | 22 |
| Fine & Studio Arts | 12 |
| Dance | 6 |
| Drama & Theater Arts | 6 |
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