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Design & Applied Arts at Michigan State University

98 Bachelor's Degrees
#24 Overall Quality
$36,784 Bachelor's Salary
The Design & Applied Arts major is part of the visual & performing arts program at Michigan State University.

We'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. Also, learn how Michigan State ranks among other schools offering degrees in design.

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Design & Applied Arts Degrees Available at Michigan State

Michigan State Design Rankings

Michigan State is in the top 10% of the country for design. More specifically it was ranked #24 out of 375 schools by College Factual. It is also ranked #1 in Michigan.

Ranking Type Rank
Best Design & Applied Arts Graduate Certificate Schools 1
Best Design & Applied Arts Graduate Degree Schools 3
Best Design & Applied Arts Schools 24
Best Design & Applied Arts Bachelor’s Degree Schools 24

During the 2021-2022 academic year, Michigan State University handed out 98 bachelor's degrees in design & applied arts. This is an increase of 18% over the previous year when 83 degrees were handed out.

How Much Do Design Graduates from Michigan State Make?

$36,784 Bachelor's Median Salary

Salary of Design Graduates with a Bachelor's Degree

The median salary of design students who receive their bachelor's degree at Michigan State is $36,784. This is higher than $32,606, which is the national median for all design bachelor's degree recipients.

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How Much Student Debt Do Design Graduates from Michigan State Have?

$56,125 Bachelor's Median Debt

Student Debt of Design Graduates with a Bachelor's Degree

While getting their bachelor's degree at Michigan State, design students borrow a median amount of $56,125 in student loans. This is higher than the the typical median of $36,178 for all design majors across the country.

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The typical student loan payment of a bachelor's degree student from the design program at Michigan State is $571 per month.

How Much Does a Bachelor’s in Design from Michigan State Cost?

$17,270 Average Tuition and Fees (In-State)
$46,947 Average Student Debt

Michigan State Undergraduate Tuition and Fees

Out-of-state part-time undergraduates at Michigan State paid an average of $1,457 per credit hour in 2022-2023. The average for in-state students was $564 per credit hour. The average full-time tuition and fees for undergraduates are shown in the table below.

In State Out of State
Tuition $16,930 $43,700
Fees $340 $340
Books and Supplies $1,334 $1,334
On Campus Room and Board $11,754 $11,754
On Campus Other Expenses $3,592 $3,592

Learn more about Michigan State tuition and fees.

Michigan State Design & Applied Arts Bachelor’s Program Diversity

Of the 98 design students who graduated with a bachelor's degree in 2021-2022 from Michigan State, about 37% were men and 63% were women.

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The majority of bachelor's degree recipients in this major at Michigan State are white. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 66% of students fell into this category.

The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Michigan State University with a bachelor's in design.

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Ethnic Background Number of Students
Asian 7
Black or African American 7
Hispanic or Latino 5
White 65
Non-Resident Aliens 8
Other Races 6

Does Michigan State Offer an Online Bachelor’s in Design?

Michigan 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 Michigan State Online Learning page.

Michigan State Design Students

Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the design majors at Michigan State University.

Majors Similar to Design

Related Major Annual Graduates
Music 165
Drama & Theater Arts 38
Fine & Studio Arts 27
Film, Video & Photographic Arts 12
Arts & Media Management 5

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