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. Also, learn how Kent State ranks among other schools offering degrees in design.
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Kent State is in the top 10% of the country for design. More specifically it was ranked #26 out of 375 schools by College Factual. It is also ranked #2 in Ohio.
During the 2021-2022 academic year, Kent State University at Kent handed out 250 bachelor's degrees in design & applied arts. This is an increase of 12% over the previous year when 223 degrees were handed out.
In 2022, 15 students received their master’s degree in design from Kent State. This makes it the #32 most popular school for design master’s degree candidates in the country.
The median salary of design students who receive their bachelor's degree at Kent State is $36,351. 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 Kent State, design students borrow a median amount of $41,738 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 Kent State is $436 per month.
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During the 2022-2023 academic year, part-time undergraduate students at Kent State paid an average of $955 per credit hour if they came to the school from out-of-state. In-state students paid a discounted rate of $527 per credit hour. Information about average full-time undergraduate tuition and fees is shown in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $11,595 | $20,708 |
| Fees | $172 | $172 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,200 | $1,200 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $13,040 | $13,040 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $4,732 | $4,732 |
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In the 2021-2022 academic year, 250 students earned a bachelor's degree in design from Kent State. About 86% of these graduates were women and the other 14% were men.
The majority of bachelor's degree recipients in this major at Kent State are white. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 70% of students fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Kent State University at Kent with a bachelor's in design.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 7 |
| Black or African American | 26 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 14 |
| White | 174 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 17 |
| Other Races | 12 |
Online degrees for the Kent 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 Kent State Online Learning page.
The design program at Kent State awarded 21 master's degrees in 2021-2022. About 29% of these degrees went to men with the other 71% going to women.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Kent State University at Kent with a master's in design.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 1 |
| Black or African American | 5 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 10 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 4 |
| Other Races | 1 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the design majors at Kent State University at Kent.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Drama & Theater Arts | 67 |
| Fine & Studio Arts | 57 |
| Music | 46 |
| Dance | 5 |
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