by our College Data Analytics TeamWe've gathered data and other essential information about the program, such as the average salary of graduates, ethnicity of students, how many students graduated in recent times, and more. In addition, we cover how RMU ranks in comparison to other schools with design programs.
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The bachelor's program at RMU was ranked #282 on College Factual's Best Schools for design list. It is also ranked #17 in Pennsylvania.
| Ranking Type | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Design & Applied Arts Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 230 |
| Best Design & Applied Arts Schools | 282 |
During the 2021-2022 academic year, Robert Morris University handed out 16 bachelor's degrees in design & applied arts. This is a decrease of 53% over the previous year when 34 degrees were handed out.
The median salary of design students who receive their bachelor's degree at RMU is $29,488. 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 RMU, design students borrow a median amount of $60,810 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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Part-time undergraduates at RMU paid an average of $1,070 per credit hour in 2022-2023. This tuition was the same for both in-state and out-of-state students. The average full-time tuition and fees for undergraduates are shown in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $33,360 | $33,360 |
| Fees | $1,380 | $1,380 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,000 | $1,000 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $12,930 | $12,930 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $4,404 | $4,404 |
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Of the 16 design students who graduated with a bachelor's degree in 2021-2022 from RMU, about 50% were men and 50% were women.
The majority of bachelor's degree recipients in this major at RMU are white. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 75% of students fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Robert Morris University with a bachelor's in design.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 12 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 1 |
| Other Races | 3 |
Online degrees for the RMU 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 RMU Online Learning page.
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the design majors at Robert Morris University.
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