by our College Data Analytics TeamHere, you'll find out more about the major, including such details as the number of graduates, what degree levels are offered, ethnicity of students, average salaries, and more. We've also included details on how Georgia Tech ranks compared to other colleges offering a major in design.
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The bachelor's program at Georgia Tech was ranked #62 on College Factual's Best Schools for design list. It is also ranked #2 in Georgia.
| Ranking Type | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Design & Applied Arts Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 60 |
| Best Design & Applied Arts Schools | 62 |
During the 2021-2022 academic year, Georgia Institute of Technology - Main Campus handed out 75 bachelor's degrees in design & applied arts. This is an increase of 23% over the previous year when 61 degrees were handed out.
In 2022, 12 students received their master’s degree in design from Georgia Tech. This makes it the #40 most popular school for design master’s degree candidates in the country.
Design majors who earn their bachelor's degree from Georgia Tech go on to jobs where they make a median salary of $52,694 a year. This is higher than $32,606, which is the national median for all design bachelor's degree recipients.
While getting their bachelor's degree at Georgia Tech, design students borrow a median amount of $52,328 in student loans. This is higher than the the typical median of $36,178 for all design majors across the country.
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Out-of-state part-time undergraduates at Georgia Tech paid an average of $1,307 per credit hour in 2022-2023. The average for in-state students was $427 per credit hour. The following table shows the average full-time tuition and fees for undergraduates.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $10,258 | $31,370 |
| Fees | $1,506 | $1,506 |
| Books and Supplies | $800 | $800 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $12,760 | $12,760 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $3,200 | $3,200 |
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During the 2021-2022 academic year, 75 design majors earned their bachelor's degree from Georgia Tech. Of these graduates, 41% were men and 59% were women.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 56% of 2022 graduates were in this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Georgia Institute of Technology - Main Campus with a bachelor's in design.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 13 |
| Black or African American | 4 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 8 |
| White | 42 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 4 |
| Other Races | 4 |
Georgia Tech 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 Georgia Tech Online Learning page.
The design program at Georgia Tech awarded 8 master's degrees in 2021-2022. About 50% of these degrees went to men with the other 50% going to women.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Georgia Institute of Technology - Main Campus with a master's in design.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 1 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 1 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 5 |
| Other Races | 1 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the design majors at Georgia Institute of Technology - Main Campus.
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