by our College Data Analytics TeamWe've pulled together some essential information you should know about the program, including how many students graduate each year, the ethnic diversity of these students, average starting salaries, and more. We've also included details on how Temple ranks compared to other colleges offering a major in design.
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Temple was ranked #49 on College Factual's most recent list of the best schools for design majors. This puts the bachelor's program at the school solidly in the top 15% of all colleges and universities in the country. It is also ranked #5 in Pennsylvania.
| Ranking Type | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Design & Applied Arts Schools | 49 |
| Best Design & Applied Arts Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 49 |
During the 2021-2022 academic year, Temple University handed out 58 bachelor's degrees in design & applied arts. This is a decrease of 8% over the previous year when 63 degrees were handed out.
In 2022, 8 students received their master’s degree in design from Temple. This makes it the #56 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 Temple is $43,530. This is great news for graduates of the program, since this figure is higher than the national average of $32,606 for all design bachelor's degree recipients.
While getting their bachelor's degree at Temple, design students borrow a median amount of $62,732 in student loans. This is higher than the the typical median of $36,178 for all design majors across the country.
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Out-of-state part-time undergraduates at Temple paid an average of $1,388 per credit hour in 2022-2023. The average for in-state students was $833 per credit hour. The following table shows the average full-time tuition and fees for undergraduates.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $21,023 | $36,280 |
| Fees | $968 | $968 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,240 | $1,240 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $16,968 | $16,968 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $4,466 | $4,466 |
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During the 2021-2022 academic year, 58 design majors earned their bachelor's degree from Temple. Of these graduates, 26% were men and 74% were women.
The majority of bachelor's degree recipients in this major at Temple are white. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 55% of students fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Temple University with a bachelor's in design.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 13 |
| Black or African American | 2 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 3 |
| White | 32 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 7 |
| Other Races | 1 |
Temple 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 Temple Online Learning page.
Of the 2 design students who graduated with a master's degree in 2021-2022 from Temple, about 50% were men and 50% were women.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Temple University with a master's in design.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 1 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 1 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the design majors at Temple University.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Film, Video & Photographic Arts | 180 |
| Fine & Studio Arts | 117 |
| Music | 116 |
| Drama & Theater Arts | 81 |
| Dance | 22 |
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