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. Also, learn how Radford ranks among other schools offering degrees in design.
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The bachelor's program at Radford was ranked #222 on College Factual's Best Schools for design list. It is also ranked #6 in Virginia.
| Ranking Type | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Design & Applied Arts Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 183 |
| Best Design & Applied Arts Schools | 222 |
During the 2021-2022 academic year, Radford University handed out 23 bachelor's degrees in design & applied arts. This is a decrease of 36% over the previous year when 36 degrees were handed out.
Design majors who earn their bachelor's degree from Radford go on to jobs where they make a median salary of $34,096 a year. 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 Radford, design students borrow a median amount of $33,114 in student loans. This is not too bad considering that the median debt load of all design bachelor's degree recipients across the country is $36,178.
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Out-of-state part-time undergraduates at Radford paid an average of $868 per credit hour in 2022-2023. The average for in-state students was $349 per credit hour. The average full-time tuition and fees for undergraduates are shown in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $8,401 | $20,853 |
| Fees | $3,885 | $4,332 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,260 | $1,260 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $11,973 | $11,973 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $3,652 | $3,652 |
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In the 2021-2022 academic year, 23 students earned a bachelor's degree in design from Radford. About 96% of these graduates were women and the other 4% were men.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Radford University with a bachelor's in design.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 9 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1 |
| White | 11 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 2 |
Radford 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 Radford Online Learning page.
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the design majors at Radford University.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Fine & Studio Arts | 46 |
| Drama & Theater Arts | 21 |
| Music | 21 |
| Dance | 9 |
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