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Design & Applied Arts at The University of Texas at Austin

48 Bachelor's Degrees
28 Master's Degrees
#18 Overall Quality
Design & Applied Arts is one of the majors in the visual & performing arts program at The University of Texas at Austin.

We'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 Austin ranks among other schools offering degrees in design.

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Design & Applied Arts Degrees Available at UT Austin

UT Austin Design Rankings

In College Factual's most recent rankings for the best schools for design majors, UT Austin came in at #18. This puts it in the top 5% of the country in this field of study. It is also ranked #1 in Texas.

Ranking Type Rank
Best Design & Applied Arts Master’s Degree Schools 4
Best Design & Applied Arts Graduate Degree Schools 5
Best Design & Applied Arts Schools 18
Best Design & Applied Arts Bachelor’s Degree Schools 18

Popularity of Design at UT Austin

During the 2021-2022 academic year, The University of Texas at Austin handed out 48 bachelor's degrees in design & applied arts. This is a decrease of 11% over the previous year when 54 degrees were handed out.

In 2022, 28 students received their master’s degree in design from UT Austin. This makes it the #13 most popular school for design master’s degree candidates in the country.

How Much Do Design Graduates from UT Austin Make?

$44,506 Bachelor's Median Salary

Salary of Design Graduates with a Bachelor's Degree

The median salary of design students who receive their bachelor's degree at UT Austin is $44,506. 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.

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How Much Does a Bachelor’s in Design from UT Austin Cost?

$11,678 Average Tuition and Fees (In-State)

UT Austin Undergraduate Tuition and Fees

In 2022-2023, the average part-time undergraduate tuition at UT Austin was $1,930 per credit hour for out-of-state students. The average for in-state students was $546 per credit hour. The average full-time tuition and fees for undergraduates are shown in the table below.

In State Out of State
Tuition $11,678 $42,778
Books and Supplies $724 $724
On Campus Room and Board $14,136 $14,136
On Campus Other Expenses $5,034 $5,034

Learn more about UT Austin tuition and fees.

UT Austin Design & Applied Arts Bachelor’s Program Diversity

During the 2021-2022 academic year, 48 students graduated with a bachelor's degree in design from UT Austin. About 31% were men and 69% were women.

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The majority of the students with this major are white. About 58% 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 Texas at Austin with a bachelor's in design.

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Ethnic Background Number of Students
Asian 7
Black or African American 1
Hispanic or Latino 9
White 28
Non-Resident Aliens 1
Other Races 2

Does UT Austin Offer an Online Bachelor’s in Design?

Online degrees for the UT Austin 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 Austin Online Learning page.

UT Austin Design & Applied Arts Master’s Program Diversity

Of the 31 design students who graduated with a master's degree in 2021-2022 from UT Austin, about 19% were men and 81% were women.

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The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from The University of Texas at Austin with a master's in design.

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Ethnic Background Number of Students
Asian 9
Black or African American 0
Hispanic or Latino 5
White 9
Non-Resident Aliens 7
Other Races 1

Design Student Diversity at UT Austin

Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the design majors at The University of Texas at Austin.

Majors Similar to Design

Related Major Annual Graduates
Music 135
Fine & Studio Arts 121
General Visual & Performing Arts 116
Drama & Theater Arts 88
Dance 21

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