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. We've also included details on how Purdue ranks compared to other colleges offering a major in design.
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Purdue was ranked #48 on College Factual's most recent list of the best schools for design majors. This puts the bachelor's program at the school solidly in the top 15% of all colleges and universities in the country. It is also ranked #2 in Indiana.
| Ranking Type | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Design & Applied Arts Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 46 |
| Best Design & Applied Arts Schools | 48 |
During the 2021-2022 academic year, Purdue University - Main Campus handed out 65 bachelor's degrees in design & applied arts. This is an increase of 16% over the previous year when 56 degrees were handed out.
In 2022, 7 students received their master’s degree in design from Purdue. This makes it the #58 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 Purdue is $44,602. This is higher than $32,606, which is the national median for all design bachelor's degree recipients.
While getting their bachelor's degree at Purdue, design students borrow a median amount of $43,113 in student loans. This is higher than the the typical median of $36,178 for all design majors across the country.
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During the 2022-2023 academic year, part-time undergraduate students at Purdue paid an average of $948 per credit hour if they came to the school from out-of-state. In-state students paid a discounted rate of $348 per credit hour. The average full-time tuition and fees for undergraduates are shown in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $9,718 | $28,520 |
| Fees | $274 | $274 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,030 | $1,030 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $11,650 | $11,650 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $2,210 | $2,210 |
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During the 2021-2022 academic year, 65 students graduated with a bachelor's degree in design from Purdue. About 32% were men and 68% were women.
The majority of bachelor's degree recipients in this major at Purdue are white. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 57% of students fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Purdue University - Main Campus with a bachelor's in design.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 11 |
| Black or African American | 2 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 3 |
| White | 37 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 6 |
| Other Races | 6 |
Online degrees for the Purdue 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 Purdue Online Learning page.
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the design majors at Purdue University - Main Campus.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Film, Video & Photographic Arts | 36 |
| Drama & Theater Arts | 20 |
| Fine & Studio Arts | 17 |
| Music | 5 |
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