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, and more. In addition, we cover how San Jose State ranks in comparison to other schools with design programs.
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San Jose State is in the top 10% of the country for design. More specifically it was ranked #24 out of 375 schools by College Factual. It is also ranked #5 in California.
| Ranking Type | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Design & Applied Arts Schools | 24 |
| Best Design & Applied Arts Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 25 |
During the 2021-2022 academic year, San Jose State University handed out 229 bachelor's degrees in design & applied arts. This is an increase of 14% over the previous year when 201 degrees were handed out.
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Information about average full-time undergraduate tuition and fees is shown in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $5,742 | $17,622 |
| Fees | $2,250 | $2,250 |
| Books and Supplies | $938 | $938 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $19,866 | $19,866 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $3,514 | $3,514 |
Learn more about San Jose State tuition and fees.
During the 2021-2022 academic year, 229 design majors earned their bachelor's degree from San Jose State. Of these graduates, 39% were men and 61% were women.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from San Jose State University with a bachelor's in design.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 102 |
| Black or African American | 5 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 53 |
| White | 33 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 22 |
| Other Races | 14 |
San Jose State 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 San Jose State Online Learning page.
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the design majors at San Jose State University.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Fine & Studio Arts | 210 |
| Music | 54 |
| Drama & Theater Arts | 20 |
| Dance | 16 |
| General Visual & Performing Arts | 4 |
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