by our College Data Analytics TeamWe've gathered data and other essential information about the program, such as the average salary of graduates, ethnicity of students, how many students graduated in recent times, and more. We've also included details on how Columbia ranks compared to other colleges offering a major in design.
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Columbia is in the top 10% of the country for design. More specifically it was ranked #25 out of 375 schools by College Factual. It is also ranked #1 in Illinois.
| Ranking Type | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Design & Applied Arts Schools | 25 |
| Best Design & Applied Arts Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 25 |
During the 2021-2022 academic year, Columbia College Chicago handed out 239 bachelor's degrees in design & applied arts. This is a decrease of 12% over the previous year when 271 degrees were handed out.
The median salary of design students who receive their bachelor's degree at Columbia is $29,630. This is less than $32,606, which is the national median of all design majors in the nation who earn bachelor's degrees.
While getting their bachelor's degree at Columbia, design students borrow a median amount of $52,911 in student loans. This is higher than the the typical median of $36,178 for all design majors across the country.
The typical student loan payment of a bachelor's degree student from the design program at Columbia is $489 per month.
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In 2022-2023, the average part-time undergraduate tuition at Columbia was $1,011 per credit hour for both in-state and out-of-state students. Information about average full-time undergraduate tuition and fees is shown in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $30,734 | $30,734 |
| Fees | $1,786 | $1,786 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,800 | $1,800 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $16,838 | $16,838 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $3,130 | $3,130 |
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Of the 239 students who earned a bachelor's degree in Design & Applied Arts from Columbia in 2021-2022, 29% were men and 71% were women.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Columbia College Chicago with a bachelor's in design.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 20 |
| Black or African American | 22 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 54 |
| White | 118 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 4 |
| Other Races | 21 |
Columbia 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 Columbia Online Learning page.
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the design majors at Columbia College Chicago.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Film, Video & Photographic Arts | 198 |
| Drama & Theater Arts | 145 |
| Arts & Media Management | 118 |
| Music | 59 |
| Fine & Studio Arts | 50 |
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