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. In addition, we cover how LCAD ranks in comparison to other schools with design programs.
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The bachelor's program at LCAD was ranked #93 on College Factual's Best Schools for design list. It is also ranked #13 in California.
| Ranking Type | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Design & Applied Arts Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 91 |
| Best Design & Applied Arts Schools | 93 |
During the 2021-2022 academic year, Laguna College of Art and Design handed out 84 bachelor's degrees in design & applied arts. This is a decrease of 11% over the previous year when 94 degrees were handed out.
In 2022, 6 students received their master’s degree in design from LCAD. This makes it the #63 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 LCAD is $27,785. Unfortunately, this is lower than the national average of $32,606 for all design students.
While getting their bachelor's degree at LCAD, design students borrow a median amount of $72,061 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 LCAD is $750 per month.
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In 2022-2023, the average part-time undergraduate tuition at LCAD was $1,485 per credit hour for both in-state and out-of-state students. The following table shows the average full-time tuition and fees for undergraduates.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $35,650 | $35,650 |
| Books and Supplies | $2,324 | $2,324 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $18,071 | $18,071 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $3,528 | $3,528 |
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During the 2021-2022 academic year, 84 design majors earned their bachelor's degree from LCAD. Of these graduates, 33% were men and 67% 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 Laguna College of Art and Design with a bachelor's in design.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 12 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 20 |
| White | 44 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 4 |
| Other Races | 4 |
LCAD 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 LCAD Online Learning page.
Of the 5 design students who graduated with a master's degree in 2021-2022 from LCAD, about 60% were men and 40% were women.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Laguna College of Art and Design with a master's in design.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1 |
| White | 2 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 2 |
| Other Races | 0 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the design majors at Laguna College of Art and Design.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Fine & Studio Arts | 13 |
