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. We've also included details on how UArts ranks compared to other colleges offering a major in design.
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The bachelor's program at UArts was ranked #91 on College Factual's Best Schools for design list. It is also ranked #6 in Pennsylvania.
| Ranking Type | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Design & Applied Arts Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 88 |
| Best Design & Applied Arts Schools | 91 |
During the 2021-2022 academic year, The University of the Arts handed out 54 bachelor's degrees in design & applied arts. This is a decrease of 4% over the previous year when 56 degrees were handed out.
In 2022, 3 students received their master’s degree in design from UArts. This makes it the #79 most popular school for design master’s degree candidates in the country.
Design majors who earn their bachelor's degree from UArts go on to jobs where they make a median salary of $21,765 a year. Unfortunately, this is lower than the national average of $32,606 for all design students.
While getting their bachelor's degree at UArts, design students borrow a median amount of $64,577 in student loans. This is higher than the the typical median of $36,178 for all design majors across the country.
The typical student loan payment of a bachelor's degree student from the design program at UArts is $646 per month.
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During the 2022-2023 academic year, part-time undergraduate students at UArts paid an average of $2,260 per credit hour. No discount was available for in-state students. The average full-time tuition and fees for undergraduates are shown in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $54,010 | $54,010 |
| Fees | $280 | $280 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,314 | $1,314 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $19,028 | $19,028 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $2,520 | $2,520 |
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Of the 54 design students who graduated with a bachelor's degree in 2021-2022 from UArts, about 35% were men and 65% were women.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from The University of the Arts with a bachelor's in design.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 5 |
| Black or African American | 7 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 5 |
| White | 27 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 1 |
| Other Races | 9 |
Online degrees for the UArts 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 UArts Online Learning page.
Of the 5 students who graduated with a Master’s in design from UArts in 2022, 20% were men and 80% were women.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from The University of the Arts with a master's in design.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 1 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1 |
| White | 1 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 2 |
| Other Races | 0 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the design majors at The University of the Arts.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Drama & Theater Arts | 90 |
| Dance | 78 |
| Arts & Media Management | 40 |
| Music | 34 |
| Film, Video & Photographic Arts | 22 |
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