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 Samford ranks compared to other colleges offering a major in design.
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The bachelor's program at Samford was ranked #118 on College Factual's Best Schools for design list. It is also ranked #2 in Alabama.
| Ranking Type | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Design & Applied Arts Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 109 |
| Best Design & Applied Arts Schools | 118 |
During the 2021-2022 academic year, Samford University handed out 26 bachelor's degrees in design & applied arts. This is an increase of 4% over the previous year when 25 degrees were handed out.
Design majors who earn their bachelor's degree from Samford go on to jobs where they make a median salary of $41,323 a year. This is great news for graduates of the program, since this figure is higher than the national average of $32,606 for all design bachelor's degree recipients.
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During the 2022-2023 academic year, part-time undergraduate students at Samford paid an average of $1,243 per credit hour. No discount was available for in-state students. The average full-time tuition and fees for undergraduates are shown in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $37,144 | $37,144 |
| Fees | $1,000 | $1,000 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,200 | $1,200 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $12,160 | $12,160 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $5,952 | $5,952 |
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During the 2021-2022 academic year, 26 students graduated with a bachelor's degree in design from Samford. About 19% were men and 81% were women.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 92% of 2022 graduates were in this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Samford University with a bachelor's in design.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1 |
| White | 24 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 1 |
Online degrees for the Samford 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 Samford Online Learning page.
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the design majors at Samford University.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Drama & Theater Arts | 20 |
| Music | 7 |
| Fine & Studio Arts | 3 |
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