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. We've also included details on how City Tech ranks compared to other colleges offering a major in design.
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The bachelor's program at City Tech was ranked #339 on College Factual's Best Schools for design list. It is also ranked #28 in New York.
| Ranking Type | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Design & Applied Arts Associate Degree Schools | 80 |
| Best Design & Applied Arts Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 269 |
| Best Design & Applied Arts Schools | 339 |
During the 2021-2022 academic year, New York City College of Technology handed out 145 bachelor's degrees in design & applied arts. This is an increase of 15% over the previous year when 126 degrees were handed out.
Design majors who earn their bachelor's degree from City Tech go on to jobs where they make a median salary of $21,445 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 City Tech paid an average of $620 per credit hour if they came to the school from out-of-state. In-state students paid a discounted rate of $305 per credit hour. Information about average full-time undergraduate tuition and fees is shown in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $6,930 | $14,880 |
| Fees | $402 | $402 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,500 | $1,500 |
Learn more about City Tech tuition and fees.
For the most recent academic year available, 54% of design bachelor's degrees went to men and 46% went to women.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from New York City College of Technology with a bachelor's in design.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 33 |
| Black or African American | 36 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 48 |
| White | 18 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 6 |
| Other Races | 4 |
Online degrees for the City Tech 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 City Tech Online Learning page.
During the 2021-2022 academic year, 42 students graduated with a associate's degree in design from City Tech. About 55% were men and 45% were women.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from New York City College of Technology with a associate's in design.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 9 |
| Black or African American | 13 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 17 |
| White | 1 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 2 |
| Other Races | 0 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the design majors at New York City College of Technology.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Drama & Theater Arts | 25 |
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