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 Montclair State ranks among other schools offering degrees in design.
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The bachelor's program at Montclair State was ranked #92 on College Factual's Best Schools for design list. It is also ranked #1 in New Jersey.
| Ranking Type | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Design & Applied Arts Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 89 |
| Best Design & Applied Arts Schools | 92 |
During the 2021-2022 academic year, Montclair State University handed out 86 bachelor's degrees in design & applied arts. This is a decrease of 13% over the previous year when 99 degrees were handed out.
Design majors who earn their bachelor's degree from Montclair State go on to jobs where they make a median salary of $26,027 a year. This is less than $32,606, which is the national median of all design majors in the nation who earn bachelor's degrees.
While getting their bachelor's degree at Montclair State, design students borrow a median amount of $36,802 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 Montclair State is $271 per month.
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Out-of-state part-time undergraduates at Montclair State paid an average of $769 per credit hour in 2022-2023. The average for in-state students was $457 per credit hour. The average full-time tuition and fees for undergraduates are shown in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $13,710 | $23,070 |
| Fees | $1,056 | $1,056 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,240 | $1,240 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $16,822 | $16,822 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $2,200 | $2,200 |
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During the 2021-2022 academic year, 86 design majors earned their bachelor's degree from Montclair State. Of these graduates, 24% were men and 76% were women.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Montclair State University with a bachelor's in design.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 5 |
| Black or African American | 16 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 25 |
| White | 32 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 1 |
| Other Races | 7 |
Montclair 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 Montclair State Online Learning page.
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the design majors at Montclair State University.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Music | 96 |
| Drama & Theater Arts | 68 |
| Fine & Studio Arts | 51 |
| Film, Video & Photographic Arts | 47 |
| Dance | 39 |
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