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 GWU ranks in comparison to other schools with design programs.
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The design major at GWU is not ranked on College Factual’s Best Colleges and Universities for Design & Applied Arts. This could be for a number of reasons, such as not having enough data on the major or school to make an accurate assessment of its quality.
During the 2021-2022 academic year, George Washington University handed out 25 bachelor's degrees in design & applied arts. This is a decrease of 19% over the previous year when 31 degrees were handed out.
In 2022, 16 students received their master’s degree in design from GWU. This makes it the #28 most popular school for design master’s degree candidates in the country.
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In 2022-2023, the average part-time undergraduate tuition at GWU was $2,080 per credit hour 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 | $64,508 | $64,508 |
| Fees | $290 | $290 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,400 | $1,400 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $16,300 | $16,300 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $1,625 | $1,625 |
Learn more about GWU tuition and fees.
For the most recent academic year available, 4% of design bachelor's degrees went to men and 96% went to women.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from George Washington University with a bachelor's in design.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 3 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 5 |
| White | 10 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 3 |
| Other Races | 4 |
GWU 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 GWU Online Learning page.
Design majors graduating with a master's degree from GWU make a median salary of $54,222 a year. This is a better than average outcome since the median salary for all design graduates with a master's is $47,217.
All of the 11 students who graduated with a Master’s in design from GWU in 2022 were women.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 55% of 2022 graduates were in this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from George Washington University with a master's in design.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 2 |
| Black or African American | 1 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1 |
| White | 6 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 1 |
| Other Races | 0 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the design majors at George Washington University.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Fine & Studio Arts | 54 |
| Drama & Theater Arts | 21 |
| Music | 6 |
| Dance | 3 |
| Film, Video & Photographic Arts | 1 |
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