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. In addition, we cover how Syracuse ranks in comparison to other schools with design programs.
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Ranked at #4 in College Factual's most recent rankings, Syracuse is in the top 1% of the country for design students pursuing a bachelor's degree. It is also ranked #2 in New York.
| Ranking Type | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Design & Applied Arts Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 3 |
| Best Design & Applied Arts Schools | 4 |
During the 2021-2022 academic year, Syracuse University handed out 100 bachelor's degrees in design & applied arts. This is an increase of 9% over the previous year when 92 degrees were handed out.
In 2022, 10 students received their master’s degree in design from Syracuse. This makes it the #47 most popular school for design master’s degree candidates in the country.
The median salary of design students who receive their bachelor's degree at Syracuse is $46,181. 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 Syracuse, design students borrow a median amount of $65,211 in student loans. This is higher than the the typical median of $36,178 for all design majors across the country.
The typical student loan payment of a bachelor's degree student from the design program at Syracuse is $634 per month.
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Part-time undergraduates at Syracuse paid an average of $2,669 per credit hour in 2022-2023. This tuition was the same for both in-state and out-of-state students. The following table shows the average full-time tuition and fees for undergraduates.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $61,310 | $61,310 |
| Fees | $1,751 | $1,751 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,690 | $1,690 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $18,444 | $18,444 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $1,952 | $1,952 |
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The design program at Syracuse awarded 100 bachelor's degrees in 2021-2022. About 26% of these degrees went to men with the other 74% going to women.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 62% of 2022 graduates were in this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Syracuse University with a bachelor's in design.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 6 |
| Black or African American | 1 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 7 |
| White | 62 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 14 |
| Other Races | 10 |
Online degrees for the Syracuse 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 Syracuse Online Learning page.
Of the 15 students who graduated with a Master’s in design from Syracuse in 2022, 27% were men and 73% were women.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Syracuse University with a master's in design.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 1 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 2 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 10 |
| Other Races | 2 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the design majors at Syracuse University.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Film, Video & Photographic Arts | 64 |
| Drama & Theater Arts | 61 |
| Fine & Studio Arts | 60 |
| Arts & Media Management | 46 |
| Music | 30 |
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