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. In addition, we cover how IUP ranks in comparison to other schools with design programs.
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The bachelor's program at IUP was ranked #164 on College Factual's Best Schools for design list. It is also ranked #12 in Pennsylvania.
| Ranking Type | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Design & Applied Arts Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 142 |
| Best Design & Applied Arts Schools | 164 |
During the 2021-2022 academic year, Indiana University of Pennsylvania - Main Campus handed out 48 bachelor's degrees in design & applied arts. This is a decrease of 24% over the previous year when 63 degrees were handed out.
Design majors who earn their bachelor's degree from IUP go on to jobs where they make a median salary of $34,981 a year. This is higher than $32,606, which is the national median for all design bachelor's degree recipients.
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Out-of-state part-time undergraduates at IUP paid an average of $463 per credit hour in 2022-2023. The average for in-state students was $322 per credit hour. Information about average full-time undergraduate tuition and fees is shown in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $7,716 | $11,200 |
| Fees | $3,664 | $5,097 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,100 | $1,100 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $12,802 | $12,802 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $2,080 | $2,080 |
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Of the 48 design students who graduated with a bachelor's degree in 2021-2022 from IUP, about 4% were men and 96% were women.
The majority of bachelor's degree recipients in this major at IUP are white. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 77% of students fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Indiana University of Pennsylvania - Main Campus with a bachelor's in design.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 4 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 4 |
| White | 37 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 3 |
IUP 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 IUP Online Learning page.
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the design majors at Indiana University of Pennsylvania - Main Campus.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Music | 42 |
| Fine & Studio Arts | 35 |
| Drama & Theater Arts | 11 |
| General Visual & Performing Arts | 2 |
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