by our College Data Analytics TeamWe've gathered data and other essential information about the program, such as the average salary of graduates, ethnicity of students, how many students graduated in recent times, and more. We've also included details on how NC State ranks compared to other colleges offering a major in design.
Jump to any of the following sections:
Learn about start dates, transferring credits, availability of financial aid, and more by contacting the universities below.
BA in Graphic Design & Media Arts
Translate your creative ideas through concept, design and digital media with a bachelor's in graphic design online from Southern New Hampshire University.
Take the first step toward a career of visual expression and doing what you love with this online associate degree from Southern New Hampshire University.
Learn to create a striking portfolio and hone the skills you need to succeed in the world of professional photography with this online digital photography degree from Southern New Hampshire University.
The bachelor's program at NC State was ranked #61 on College Factual's Best Schools for design list. It is also ranked #1 in North Carolina.
During the 2021-2022 academic year, North Carolina State University handed out 65 bachelor's degrees in design & applied arts. This is an increase of 8% over the previous year when 60 degrees were handed out.
In 2022, 22 students received their master’s degree in design from NC State. This makes it the #20 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 NC State is $44,930. 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.
Learn about other programs related to Design & Applied Arts that might interest you.
Get on the right path to the fast-paced, exciting world of video game art and design with this online bachelor's from Southern New Hampshire University.
BA in Graphic Design & Media Arts - Web Design
Gain a solid grounding in your online web design classes and exercise your creative muscle with this specialized online bachelor's from Southern New Hampshire University.
Out-of-state part-time undergraduates at NC State paid an average of $1,225 per credit hour in 2022-2023. The average for in-state students was $272 per credit hour. Information about average full-time undergraduate tuition and fees is shown in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $6,535 | $29,407 |
| Fees | $2,360 | $2,360 |
| Books and Supplies | $869 | $869 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $13,719 | $13,719 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $3,121 | $3,121 |
Learn more about NC State tuition and fees.
Of the 65 design students who graduated with a bachelor's degree in 2021-2022 from NC State, about 29% were men and 71% were women.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 68% of 2022 graduates were in this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from North Carolina State University with a bachelor's in design.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 4 |
| Black or African American | 6 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 6 |
| White | 44 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 5 |
NC 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 NC State Online Learning page.
Design majors graduating with a master's degree from NC State make a median salary of $52,950 a year. This is a better than average outcome since the median salary for all design graduates with a master's is $47,217.
Of the 30 students who earned a master's degree in Design & Applied Arts from NC State in 2021-2022, 40% were men and 60% were women.
The majority of master's degree recipients in this major at NC State are white. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 60% of students fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from North Carolina State University with a master's in design.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 2 |
| Black or African American | 3 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1 |
| White | 18 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 3 |
| Other Races | 3 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the design majors at North Carolina State University.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Fine & Studio Arts | 28 |
| Arts & Media Management | 25 |
More about our data sources and methodologies.
