by our College Data Analytics TeamWe've pulled together some essential information you should know about the program, including how many students graduate each year, the ethnic diversity of these students, average starting salaries, and more. We've also included details on how Iowa State ranks compared to other colleges offering a major in design.
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In College Factual's most recent rankings for the best schools for design majors, Iowa State came in at #6. This puts it in the top 5% of the country in this field of study. It is also ranked #1 in Iowa.
During the 2021-2022 academic year, Iowa State University handed out 221 bachelor's degrees in design & applied arts. This is a decrease of 8% over the previous year when 239 degrees were handed out.
In 2022, 11 students received their master’s degree in design from Iowa State. This makes it the #44 most popular school for design master’s degree candidates in the country.
Design majors who earn their bachelor's degree from Iowa State go on to jobs where they make a median salary of $37,565 a year. This is great news for graduates of the program, since this figure is higher than the national average of $32,606 for all design bachelor's degree recipients.
While getting their bachelor's degree at Iowa State, design students borrow a median amount of $36,130 in student loans. This is not too bad considering that the median debt load of all design bachelor's degree recipients across the country is $36,178.
The typical student loan payment of a bachelor's degree student from the design program at Iowa State is $382 per month.
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During the 2022-2023 academic year, part-time undergraduate students at Iowa State paid an average of $1,091 per credit hour if they came to the school from out-of-state. In-state students paid a discounted rate of $376 per credit hour. The average full-time tuition and fees for undergraduates are shown in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $8,982 | $26,168 |
| Fees | $1,515 | $1,515 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,091 | $1,091 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $9,726 | $9,726 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $2,890 | $2,890 |
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In the 2021-2022 academic year, 221 students earned a bachelor's degree in design from Iowa State. About 67% of these graduates were women and the other 33% were men.
The majority of bachelor's degree recipients in this major at Iowa State are white. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 78% of students fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Iowa State University with a bachelor's in design.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 7 |
| Black or African American | 3 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 13 |
| White | 173 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 10 |
| Other Races | 15 |
Online degrees for the Iowa State 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 Iowa State Online Learning page.
Graduates of the master's design program at Iowa State make a median salary of $35,702. This is less than what their typical peers from other schools make. Their median salary is $47,217.
During the 2021-2022 academic year, 25 design majors earned their master's degree from Iowa State. Of these graduates, 40% were men and 60% were women.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 52% of 2022 graduates were in this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Iowa State University with a master's in design.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 4 |
| White | 13 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 6 |
| Other Races | 2 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the design majors at Iowa State University.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| General Visual & Performing Arts | 17 |
| Music | 8 |
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