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. We've also included details on how Buffalo State ranks compared to other colleges offering a major in design.
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The bachelor's program at Buffalo State was ranked #217 on College Factual's Best Schools for design list. It is also ranked #13 in New York.
| Ranking Type | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Design & Applied Arts Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 181 |
| Best Design & Applied Arts Schools | 217 |
During the 2021-2022 academic year, Buffalo State handed out 29 bachelor's degrees in design & applied arts. This is an increase of 93% over the previous year when 15 degrees were handed out.
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Out-of-state part-time undergraduates at Buffalo State paid an average of $708 per credit hour in 2022-2023. The average for in-state students was $295 per credit hour. Information about average full-time undergraduate tuition and fees is shown in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $7,070 | $17,490 |
| Fees | $1,416 | $1,416 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,052 | $1,052 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $16,716 | $16,716 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $2,814 | $2,814 |
Learn more about Buffalo State tuition and fees.
Of the 29 design students who graduated with a bachelor's degree in 2021-2022 from Buffalo State, about 38% were men and 62% were women.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 83% of 2022 graduates were in this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Buffalo State with a bachelor's in design.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 1 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1 |
| White | 24 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 3 |
Online degrees for the Buffalo State 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 Buffalo State Online Learning page.
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the design majors at Buffalo State.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Fine & Studio Arts | 47 |
| Music | 12 |
| Drama & Theater Arts | 11 |
| Film, Video & Photographic Arts | 3 |
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