by our College Data Analytics TeamWe've gathered data and other essential information about the program, such as the ethnicity of students, how many students graduated in recent times, and more. We've also included details on how UC Santa Cruz ranks compared to other colleges offering a major in design.
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The bachelor's program at UC Santa Cruz was ranked #122 on College Factual's Best Schools for design list. It is also ranked #15 in California.
| Ranking Type | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Design & Applied Arts Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 112 |
| Best Design & Applied Arts Schools | 122 |
During the 2021-2022 academic year, University of California - Santa Cruz handed out 114 bachelor's degrees in design & applied arts. This is an increase of 6% over the previous year when 108 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 | $2,726 | $2,726 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,315 | $1,315 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $18,785 | $18,785 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $5,646 | $5,646 |
Learn more about UC Santa Cruz tuition and fees.
The design program at UC Santa Cruz awarded 114 bachelor's degrees in 2021-2022. About 72% of these degrees went to men with the other 28% going to women.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of California - Santa Cruz with a bachelor's in design.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 34 |
| Black or African American | 1 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 21 |
| White | 26 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 18 |
| Other Races | 14 |
Online degrees for the UC Santa Cruz 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 UC Santa Cruz Online Learning page.
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the design majors at University of California - Santa Cruz.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Film, Video & Photographic Arts | 188 |
| Fine & Studio Arts | 109 |
| Drama & Theater Arts | 34 |
| Music | 20 |
| Other Visual Art | 6 |
More about our data sources and methodologies.
