by our College Data Analytics TeamHere, you'll find out more about the major, including such details as the number of graduates, what degree levels are offered, ethnicity of students, average salaries, and more. Also, learn how University of Akron Main Campus ranks among other schools offering degrees in design.
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The bachelor's program at University of Akron Main Campus was ranked #283 on College Factual's Best Schools for design list. It is also ranked #12 in Ohio.
| Ranking Type | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Design & Applied Arts Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 231 |
| Best Design & Applied Arts Schools | 283 |
During the 2021-2022 academic year, University of Akron Main Campus handed out 31 bachelor's degrees in design & applied arts. This is a decrease of 9% over the previous year when 34 degrees were handed out.
The median salary of design students who receive their bachelor's degree at University of Akron Main Campus is $39,856. This is higher than $32,606, which is the national median for all design bachelor's degree recipients.
While getting their bachelor's degree at University of Akron Main Campus, design students borrow a median amount of $30,638 in student loans. This is not too bad considering that the median debt load of all design bachelor's degree recipients across the country is $36,178.
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During the 2022-2023 academic year, part-time undergraduate students at University of Akron Main Campus paid an average of $618 per credit hour if they came to the school from out-of-state. In-state students paid a discounted rate of $433 per credit hour. The following table shows the average full-time tuition and fees for undergraduates.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $10,399 | $14,839 |
| Fees | $2,400 | $2,400 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,200 | $1,200 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $11,070 | $11,070 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $3,596 | $3,596 |
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During the 2021-2022 academic year, 31 design majors earned their bachelor's degree from University of Akron Main Campus. Of these graduates, 26% were men and 74% were women.
The majority of bachelor's degree recipients in this major at University of Akron Main Campus are white. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 77% of students fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of Akron Main Campus with a bachelor's in design.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 1 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 24 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 6 |
University of Akron Main Campus 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 University of Akron Main Campus Online Learning page.
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the design majors at University of Akron Main Campus.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Music | 34 |
| Fine & Studio Arts | 16 |
| Dance | 10 |
| Drama & Theater Arts | 2 |
| Arts & Media Management | 2 |
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