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, and more. In addition, we cover how UCSD ranks in comparison to other schools with design programs.
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The bachelor's program at UCSD was ranked #143 on College Factual's Best Schools for design list. It is also ranked #16 in California.
| Ranking Type | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Design & Applied Arts Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 126 |
| Best Design & Applied Arts Schools | 143 |
During the 2021-2022 academic year, University of California - San Diego handed out 14 bachelor's degrees in design & applied arts. This is a decrease of 33% over the previous year when 21 degrees were handed out.
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The following table shows the average full-time tuition and fees for undergraduates.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $11,834 | $42,611 |
| Fees | $3,431 | $3,431 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,307 | $1,307 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $17,198 | $17,198 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $4,735 | $4,735 |
Learn more about UCSD tuition and fees.
Of the 14 students who graduated with a Bachelor’s in design from UCSD in 2022, 14% were men and 86% were women.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of California - San Diego with a bachelor's in design.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 3 |
| Black or African American | 1 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 3 |
| White | 2 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 4 |
| Other Races | 1 |
Online degrees for the UCSD 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 UCSD Online Learning page.
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the design majors at University of California - San Diego.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| General Visual & Performing Arts | 83 |
| Drama & Theater Arts | 66 |
| Fine & Studio Arts | 48 |
| Music | 44 |
| Dance | 8 |
More about our data sources and methodologies.
