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, average starting salaries, and more. In addition, we cover how Oregon State ranks in comparison to other schools with design programs.
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The bachelor's program at Oregon State was ranked #160 on College Factual's Best Schools for design list. It is also ranked #4 in Oregon.
| Ranking Type | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Design & Applied Arts Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 138 |
| Best Design & Applied Arts Schools | 160 |
During the 2021-2022 academic year, Oregon State University handed out 108 bachelor's degrees in design & applied arts. This is a decrease of 5% over the previous year when 114 degrees were handed out.
Design majors who earn their bachelor's degree from Oregon State go on to jobs where they make a median salary of $35,614 a year. This is higher than $32,606, which is the national median for all design bachelor's degree recipients.
The typical student loan payment of a bachelor's degree student from the design program at Oregon State is $487 per month.
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In 2022-2023, the average part-time undergraduate tuition at Oregon State was $729 per credit hour for out-of-state students. The average for in-state students was $245 per credit hour. The following table shows the average full-time tuition and fees for undergraduates.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $11,145 | $33,315 |
| Fees | $2,349 | $2,349 |
| Books and Supplies | $600 | $600 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $15,075 | $15,075 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $3,036 | $3,036 |
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For the most recent academic year available, 25% of design bachelor's degrees went to men and 75% went to women.
The majority of bachelor's degree recipients in this major at Oregon State are white. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 69% of students fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Oregon State University with a bachelor's in design.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 5 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 6 |
| White | 75 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 8 |
| Other Races | 14 |
Oregon 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 Oregon State Online Learning page.
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the design majors at Oregon State University.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Fine & Studio Arts | 26 |
| Music | 20 |
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