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. In addition, we cover how QC ranks in comparison to other schools with design programs.
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The bachelor's program at QC was ranked #254 on College Factual's Best Schools for design list. It is also ranked #13 in New York.
| Ranking Type | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Design & Applied Arts Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 217 |
| Best Design & Applied Arts Schools | 254 |
During the 2021-2022 academic year, Queens College handed out 105 bachelor's degrees in design & applied arts. This is a decrease of 20% over the previous year when 131 degrees were handed out.
The median salary of design students who receive their bachelor's degree at QC is $29,634. This is less than $33,510, which is the national median of all design majors in the nation who earn bachelor's degrees.
While getting their bachelor's degree at QC, design students borrow a median amount of $14,250 in student loans. This is not too bad considering that the median debt load of all design bachelor's degree recipients across the country is $26,000.
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Out-of-state part-time undergraduates at QC paid an average of $620 per credit hour in 2022-2023. The average for in-state students was $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 | $608 | $608 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,500 | $1,500 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $16,464 | $16,464 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $3,834 | $3,834 |
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Of the 105 students who earned a bachelor's degree in Design & Applied Arts from QC in 2021-2022, 43% were men and 57% were women.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Queens College with a bachelor's in design.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 36 |
| Black or African American | 12 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 30 |
| White | 17 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 10 |
| Other Races | 0 |
QC 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 QC Online Learning page.
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the design majors at Queens College.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Fine & Studio Arts | 49 |
| Music | 40 |
| Film, Video & Photographic Arts | 24 |
| Drama & Theater Arts | 19 |
