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. In addition, we cover how Pennsylvania College of Art and Design ranks in comparison to other schools with design programs.
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The bachelor's program at Pennsylvania College of Art and Design was ranked #312 on College Factual's Best Schools for design list. It is also ranked #19 in Pennsylvania.
| Ranking Type | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Design & Applied Arts Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 252 |
| Best Design & Applied Arts Schools | 312 |
During the 2021-2022 academic year, Pennsylvania College of Art and Design handed out 30 bachelor's degrees in design & applied arts. This is a decrease of 33% over the previous year when 45 degrees were handed out.
The median salary of design students who receive their bachelor's degree at Pennsylvania College of Art and Design is $25,830. 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 Pennsylvania College of Art and Design, design students borrow a median amount of $42,220 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 Pennsylvania College of Art and Design is $423 per month.
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During the 2022-2023 academic year, part-time undergraduate students at Pennsylvania College of Art and Design paid an average of $1,219 per credit hour. No discount was available for in-state students. Information about average full-time undergraduate tuition and fees is shown in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $29,250 | $29,250 |
| Fees | $2,120 | $2,120 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,650 | $1,650 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $12,535 | $12,535 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $1,200 | $1,200 |
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In the 2021-2022 academic year, 30 students earned a bachelor's degree in design from Pennsylvania College of Art and Design. About 60% of these graduates were women and the other 40% were men.
The majority of bachelor's degree recipients in this major at Pennsylvania College of Art and Design are white. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 73% of students fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Pennsylvania College of Art and Design with a bachelor's in design.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 1 |
| Black or African American | 1 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1 |
| White | 22 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 5 |
Online degrees for the Pennsylvania College of Art and Design 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 Pennsylvania College of Art and Design Online Learning page.
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the design majors at Pennsylvania College of Art and Design.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Fine & Studio Arts | 8 |
| Film, Video & Photographic Arts | 6 |
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