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 Austin ranks among other schools offering degrees in design.
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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.
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.
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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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 |
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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.
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.
| 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 |
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.
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.
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.
| 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 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the design majors at The University of Texas at Austin.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Music | 135 |
| Fine & Studio Arts | 121 |
| General Visual & Performing Arts | 116 |
| Drama & Theater Arts | 88 |
| Dance | 21 |
More about our data sources and methodologies.
