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 Kansas City Art Institute ranks compared to other colleges offering a major in design.
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The bachelor's program at Kansas City Art Institute was ranked #108 on College Factual's Best Schools for design list. It is also ranked #2 in Missouri.
| Ranking Type | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Design & Applied Arts Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 103 |
| Best Design & Applied Arts Schools | 108 |
During the 2021-2022 academic year, Kansas City Art Institute handed out 41 bachelor's degrees in design & applied arts. This is a decrease of 20% over the previous year when 51 degrees were handed out.
Design majors who earn their bachelor's degree from Kansas City Art Institute go on to jobs where they make a median salary of $29,513 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.
While getting their bachelor's degree at Kansas City Art Institute, design students borrow a median amount of $47,538 in student loans. This is higher than the the typical median of $36,178 for all design majors across the country.
The typical student loan payment of a bachelor's degree student from the design program at Kansas City Art Institute is $570 per month.
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Part-time undergraduates at Kansas City Art Institute paid an average of $1,400 per credit hour in 2022-2023. This tuition was the same for both in-state and out-of-state students. The average full-time tuition and fees for undergraduates are shown in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $42,000 | $42,000 |
| Fees | $1,550 | $1,550 |
| Books and Supplies | $800 | $800 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $12,900 | $12,900 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $2,050 | $2,050 |
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The design program at Kansas City Art Institute awarded 41 bachelor's degrees in 2021-2022. About 29% of these degrees went to men with the other 71% going to women.
The majority of bachelor's degree recipients in this major at Kansas City Art Institute are white. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 73% of students fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Kansas City Art Institute with a bachelor's in design.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 2 |
| Black or African American | 1 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 5 |
| White | 30 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 3 |
Kansas City Art Institute 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 Kansas City Art Institute Online Learning page.
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the design majors at Kansas City Art Institute.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Fine & Studio Arts | 69 |
| Film, Video & Photographic Arts | 10 |
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