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. We've also included details on how Texas State ranks compared to other colleges offering a major in design.
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Texas State was ranked #57 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 #3 in Texas.
| Ranking Type | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Design & Applied Arts Schools | 57 |
| Best Design & Applied Arts Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 57 |
During the 2021-2022 academic year, Texas State University handed out 103 bachelor's degrees in design & applied arts. This is a decrease of 17% over the previous year when 124 degrees were handed out.
In 2022, 12 students received their master’s degree in design from Texas State. This makes it the #40 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 Texas State is $44,396. 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 Texas State, design students borrow a median amount of $29,772 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.
The typical student loan payment of a bachelor's degree student from the design program at Texas State is $281 per month.
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During the 2022-2023 academic year, part-time undergraduate students at Texas State paid an average of $727 per credit hour if they came to the school from out-of-state. In-state students paid a discounted rate of $307 per credit hour. Information about average full-time undergraduate tuition and fees is shown in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $8,606 | $20,366 |
| Fees | $2,844 | $2,844 |
| Books and Supplies | $740 | $740 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $12,270 | $12,270 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $4,170 | $4,170 |
Learn more about Texas State tuition and fees.
Of the 103 design students who graduated with a bachelor's degree in 2021-2022 from Texas State, about 27% were men and 73% were women.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Texas State University with a bachelor's in design.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 5 |
| Black or African American | 10 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 44 |
| White | 37 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 7 |
Texas State 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 Texas State Online Learning page.
During the 2021-2022 academic year, 7 students graduated with a master's degree in design from Texas State. About 29% were men and 71% were women.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 57% of 2022 graduates were in this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Texas State University with a master's in design.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 1 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 2 |
| White | 4 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 0 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the design majors at Texas State University.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Drama & Theater Arts | 156 |
| Music | 126 |
| Fine & Studio Arts | 88 |
| Dance | 41 |
| Film, Video & Photographic Arts | 19 |
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