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. In addition, we cover how PFW ranks in comparison to other schools with design programs.
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The bachelor's program at PFW was ranked #343 on College Factual's Best Schools for design list. It is also ranked #8 in Indiana.
| Ranking Type | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Design & Applied Arts Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 273 |
| Best Design & Applied Arts Schools | 343 |
During the 2021-2022 academic year, Purdue University Fort Wayne handed out 11 bachelor's degrees in design & applied arts. This is a decrease of 15% over the previous year when 13 degrees were handed out.
Design majors who earn their bachelor's degree from PFW go on to jobs where they make a median salary of $27,517 a year. This is less than $32,606, which is the national median of all design majors in the nation who earn bachelor's degrees.
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In 2022-2023, the average part-time undergraduate tuition at PFW was $741 per credit hour for out-of-state students. The average for in-state students was $308 per credit hour. Information about average full-time undergraduate tuition and fees is shown in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $8,049 | $21,015 |
| Fees | $1,205 | $1,205 |
| Books and Supplies | $2,940 | $2,940 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $10,332 | $10,332 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $3,776 | $3,776 |
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All of the 11 students who graduated with a Bachelor’s in design from PFW in 2022 were women.
The majority of bachelor's degree recipients in this major at PFW are white. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 82% of students fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Purdue University Fort Wayne with a bachelor's in design.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 1 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 9 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 1 |
| Other Races | 0 |
Online degrees for the PFW 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 PFW Online Learning page.
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the design majors at Purdue University Fort Wayne.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Fine & Studio Arts | 18 |
| Music | 16 |
| Drama & Theater Arts | 7 |
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