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 Eastern Michigan ranks compared to other colleges offering a major in design.
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The bachelor's program at Eastern Michigan was ranked #193 on College Factual's Best Schools for design list. It is also ranked #6 in Michigan.
| Ranking Type | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Design & Applied Arts Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 160 |
| Best Design & Applied Arts Schools | 193 |
During the 2021-2022 academic year, Eastern Michigan University handed out 65 bachelor's degrees in design & applied arts. This is an increase of 23% over the previous year when 53 degrees were handed out.
In 2022, 2 students received their master’s degree in design from Eastern Michigan. This makes it the #91 most popular school for design master’s degree candidates in the country.
The median salary of design students who receive their bachelor's degree at Eastern Michigan is $38,443. This is higher than $32,606, which is the national median for all design bachelor's degree recipients.
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During the 2022-2023 academic year, part-time undergraduate students at Eastern Michigan paid an average of $637 per credit hour. No discount was available for in-state students. The following table shows the average full-time tuition and fees for undergraduates.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $15,200 | $15,200 |
| Fees | $1,060 | $1,060 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,000 | $1,000 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $12,440 | $12,440 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $2,904 | $2,904 |
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During the 2021-2022 academic year, 65 design majors earned their bachelor's degree from Eastern Michigan. Of these graduates, 38% were men and 62% 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 Eastern Michigan University with a bachelor's in design.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 3 |
| Black or African American | 4 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 4 |
| White | 46 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 1 |
| Other Races | 7 |
Eastern Michigan 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 Eastern Michigan Online Learning page.
During the 2021-2022 academic year, 2 students graduated with a master's degree in design from Eastern Michigan. About 50% were men and 50% were women.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Eastern Michigan University with a master's in design.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 0 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 2 |
| Other Races | 0 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the design majors at Eastern Michigan University.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Fine & Studio Arts | 46 |
| Music | 29 |
| Drama & Theater Arts | 19 |
| Arts & Media Management | 11 |
| Film, Video & Photographic Arts | 9 |
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