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 Kean ranks compared to other colleges offering a major in design.
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The bachelor's program at Kean was ranked #128 on College Factual's Best Schools for design list. It is also ranked #3 in New Jersey.
| Ranking Type | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Design & Applied Arts Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 116 |
| Best Design & Applied Arts Schools | 128 |
During the 2021-2022 academic year, Kean University handed out 92 bachelor's degrees in design & applied arts. This is an increase of 51% over the previous year when 61 degrees were handed out.
The median salary of design students who receive their bachelor's degree at Kean is $35,673. 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 Kean, design students borrow a median amount of $39,246 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 Kean is $428 per month.
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During the 2022-2023 academic year, part-time undergraduate students at Kean paid an average of $672 per credit hour if they came to the school from out-of-state. In-state students paid a discounted rate of $433 per credit hour. The following table shows the average full-time tuition and fees for undergraduates.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $11,135 | $18,785 |
| Fees | $2,291 | $2,291 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,200 | $1,200 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $16,592 | $16,592 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $3,212 | $3,212 |
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Of the 92 students who earned a bachelor's degree in Design & Applied Arts from Kean in 2021-2022, 34% were men and 66% were women.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Kean University with a bachelor's in design.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 8 |
| Black or African American | 9 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 28 |
| White | 37 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 1 |
| Other Races | 9 |
Kean 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 Kean Online Learning page.
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the design majors at Kean University.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Fine & Studio Arts | 29 |
| Drama & Theater Arts | 20 |
| Music | 2 |
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