by our College Data Analytics TeamWe've gathered data and other essential information about the program, such as the ethnicity of students, how many students graduated in recent times, and more. In addition, we cover how DCTC ranks in comparison to other schools with design programs.
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Part-time undergraduates at DCTC paid an average of $192 per credit hour in 2022-2023. This tuition was the same for both in-state and out-of-state students. The following table shows the average full-time tuition and fees for undergraduates.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $5,759 | $5,759 |
| Fees | $660 | $660 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,200 | $1,200 |
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Online degrees for the DCTC 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 DCTC Online Learning page.
The design program at DCTC awarded 31 associate's degrees in 2021-2022. About 10% of these degrees went to men with the other 90% going to women.
The majority of associate's degree recipients in this major at DCTC are white. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 84% of students fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Dakota County Technical College with a associate's in design.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1 |
| White | 26 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 4 |
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Film, Video & Photographic Arts | 8 |
