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 Keene State ranks compared to other colleges offering a major in design.
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The bachelor's program at Keene State was ranked #190 on College Factual's Best Schools for design list. It is also ranked #2 in New Hampshire.
| Ranking Type | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Design & Applied Arts Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 158 |
| Best Design & Applied Arts Schools | 190 |
During the 2021-2022 academic year, Keene State College handed out 20 bachelor's degrees in design & applied arts. This is a decrease of 5% over the previous year when 21 degrees were handed out.
The median salary of design students who receive their bachelor's degree at Keene State is $34,947. This is higher than $32,606, which is the national median for all design bachelor's degree recipients.
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During the 2022-2023 academic year, part-time undergraduate students at Keene State paid an average of $968 per credit hour if they came to the school from out-of-state. In-state students paid a discounted rate of $490 per credit hour. The average full-time tuition and fees for undergraduates are shown in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $11,754 | $23,230 |
| Fees | $2,956 | $2,956 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,000 | $1,000 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $13,860 | $13,860 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $1,500 | $1,500 |
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The design program at Keene State awarded 20 bachelor's degrees in 2021-2022. About 25% of these degrees went to men with the other 75% going to women.
The majority of bachelor's degree recipients in this major at Keene State are white. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 80% of students fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Keene State College with a bachelor's in design.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 2 |
| White | 16 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 1 |
| Other Races | 1 |
Keene State 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 Keene State Online Learning page.
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the design majors at Keene State College.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Film, Video & Photographic Arts | 28 |
| Drama & Theater Arts | 13 |
| Music | 11 |
| Fine & Studio Arts | 10 |
| Dance | 2 |
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