by our College Data Analytics TeamWe'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, and more. In addition, we cover how Northwestern ranks in comparison to other schools with design programs.
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The design major at Northwestern is not ranked on College Factual’s Best Colleges and Universities for Design & Applied Arts. This could be for a number of reasons, such as not having enough data on the major or school to make an accurate assessment of its quality.
In 2022, 6 students received their master’s degree in design from Northwestern. This makes it the #63 most popular school for design master’s degree candidates in the country.
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Part-time undergraduates at Northwestern paid an average of $7,690 per credit hour in 2022-2023. This tuition was the same 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 | $64,887 | $64,887 |
| Fees | $1,110 | $1,110 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,686 | $1,686 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $20,334 | $20,334 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $3,273 | $3,273 |
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Online degrees for the Northwestern 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 Northwestern Online Learning page.
During the 2021-2022 academic year, 4 design majors earned their master's degree from Northwestern. Of these graduates, 50% were men and 50% were women.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Northwestern University with a master's in design.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1 |
| White | 1 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 2 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the design majors at Northwestern University.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Music | 170 |
| Drama & Theater Arts | 118 |
| Arts & Media Management | 87 |
| Fine & Studio Arts | 24 |
| Film, Video & Photographic Arts | 14 |
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