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 UA ranks in comparison to other schools with design programs.
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The bachelor's program at UA was ranked #132 on College Factual's Best Schools for design list. It is also ranked #3 in Alabama.
| Ranking Type | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Design & Applied Arts Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 119 |
| Best Design & Applied Arts Schools | 132 |
During the 2021-2022 academic year, The University of Alabama handed out 27 bachelor's degrees in design & applied arts. This is a decrease of 41% over the previous year when 46 degrees were handed out.
The median salary of design students who receive their bachelor's degree at UA is $44,215. This is higher than $32,606, which is the national median for all design bachelor's degree recipients.
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Out-of-state part-time undergraduates at UA paid an average of $1,425 per credit hour in 2022-2023. The average for in-state students was $545 per credit hour. The average full-time tuition and fees for undergraduates are shown in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $11,100 | $32,400 |
| Fees | $800 | $800 |
| Books and Supplies | $800 | $800 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $14,840 | $14,840 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $5,842 | $5,842 |
Learn more about UA tuition and fees.
For the most recent academic year available, 7% of design bachelor's degrees went to men and 93% went to women.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 78% of 2022 graduates were in this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from The University of Alabama with a bachelor's in design.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 1 |
| Black or African American | 2 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1 |
| White | 21 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 2 |
UA 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 UA Online Learning page.
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the design majors at The University of Alabama.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Music | 58 |
| Fine & Studio Arts | 57 |
| Dance | 39 |
| Drama & Theater Arts | 31 |
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