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. Also, learn how SUNY New Paltz ranks among other schools offering degrees in design.
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The bachelor's program at SUNY New Paltz was ranked #214 on College Factual's Best Schools for design list. It is also ranked #12 in New York.
| Ranking Type | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Design & Applied Arts Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 178 |
| Best Design & Applied Arts Schools | 214 |
During the 2021-2022 academic year, SUNY New Paltz handed out 30 bachelor's degrees in design & applied arts. This is an increase of 11% over the previous year when 27 degrees were handed out.
Design majors who earn their bachelor's degree from SUNY New Paltz go on to jobs where they make a median salary of $34,677 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 SUNY New Paltz, design students borrow a median amount of $29,589 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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During the 2022-2023 academic year, part-time undergraduate students at SUNY New Paltz paid an average of $708 per credit hour if they came to the school from out-of-state. In-state students paid a discounted rate of $295 per credit hour. The average full-time tuition and fees for undergraduates are shown in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $7,070 | $16,980 |
| Fees | $1,454 | $1,454 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,240 | $1,240 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $15,896 | $15,896 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $3,700 | $3,700 |
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For the most recent academic year available, 20% of design bachelor's degrees went to men and 80% went to women.
The majority of bachelor's degree recipients in this major at SUNY New Paltz are white. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 60% of students fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from SUNY New Paltz with a bachelor's in design.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 5 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 5 |
| White | 18 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 2 |
SUNY New Paltz 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 SUNY New Paltz Online Learning page.
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the design majors at SUNY New Paltz.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Fine & Studio Arts | 58 |
| Drama & Theater Arts | 42 |
| General Visual & Performing Arts | 28 |
| Music | 22 |
| Film, Video & Photographic Arts | 5 |
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