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. Also, learn how SPU ranks among other schools offering degrees in design.
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The bachelor's program at SPU was ranked #107 on College Factual's Best Schools for design list. It is also ranked #3 in Washington.
| Ranking Type | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Design & Applied Arts Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 102 |
| Best Design & Applied Arts Schools | 107 |
During the 2021-2022 academic year, Seattle Pacific University handed out 35 bachelor's degrees in design & applied arts. This is an increase of 17% over the previous year when 30 degrees were handed out.
Design majors who earn their bachelor's degree from SPU go on to jobs where they make a median salary of $39,248 a year. This is higher than $32,606, which is the national median for all design bachelor's degree recipients.
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During the 2022-2023 academic year, part-time undergraduate students at SPU paid an average of $1,055 per credit hour. No discount was available for in-state students. Information about average full-time undergraduate tuition and fees is shown in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $37,965 | $37,965 |
| Fees | $849 | $849 |
| Books and Supplies | $768 | $768 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $15,498 | $15,498 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $3,888 | $3,888 |
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For the most recent academic year available, 17% of design bachelor's degrees went to men and 83% went to women.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Seattle Pacific University with a bachelor's in design.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 7 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 5 |
| White | 16 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 5 |
| Other Races | 2 |
SPU 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 SPU Online Learning page.
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the design majors at Seattle Pacific University.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Drama & Theater Arts | 10 |
| Fine & Studio Arts | 9 |
| Music | 8 |
| General Visual & Performing Arts | 3 |
| Film, Video & Photographic Arts | 3 |
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