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. Also, learn how UT Chattanooga ranks among other schools offering degrees in design.
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The bachelor's program at UT Chattanooga was ranked #271 on College Factual's Best Schools for design list. It is also ranked #3 in Tennessee.
| Ranking Type | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Design & Applied Arts Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 222 |
| Best Design & Applied Arts Schools | 271 |
During the 2021-2022 academic year, The University of Tennessee - Chattanooga handed out 15 bachelor's degrees in design & applied arts. This is an increase of 50% over the previous year when 10 degrees were handed out.
In 2022, 1 students received their master’s degree in design from UT Chattanooga. This makes it the #104 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 UT Chattanooga is $41,968. 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 UT Chattanooga paid an average of $679 per credit hour in 2022-2023. The average for in-state students was $343 per credit hour. The average full-time tuition and fees for undergraduates are shown in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $8,232 | $16,296 |
| Fees | $1,912 | $1,912 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,400 | $1,400 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $10,052 | $10,052 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $4,950 | $4,950 |
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The design program at UT Chattanooga awarded 15 bachelor's degrees in 2021-2022. About 27% of these degrees went to men with the other 73% going to women.
The majority of bachelor's degree recipients in this major at UT Chattanooga are white. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 73% of students fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from The University of Tennessee - Chattanooga with a bachelor's in design.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 1 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 2 |
| White | 11 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 1 |
Online degrees for the UT Chattanooga 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 UT Chattanooga Online Learning page.
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the design majors at The University of Tennessee - Chattanooga.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Fine & Studio Arts | 53 |
| Drama & Theater Arts | 10 |
| Music | 9 |
