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. In addition, we cover how UIC ranks in comparison to other schools with design programs.
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The bachelor's program at UIC was ranked #78 on College Factual's Best Schools for design list. It is also ranked #4 in Illinois.
During the 2021-2022 academic year, University of Illinois at Chicago handed out 79 bachelor's degrees in design & applied arts. This is an increase of 20% over the previous year when 66 degrees were handed out.
In 2022, 17 students received their master’s degree in design from UIC. This makes it the #26 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 UIC is $34,377. 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.
While getting their bachelor's degree at UIC, design students borrow a median amount of $38,971 in student loans. This is higher than the the typical median of $36,178 for all design majors across the country.
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Out-of-state part-time undergraduates at UIC paid an average of $843 per credit hour in 2022-2023. The average for in-state students was $449 per credit hour. Information about average full-time undergraduate tuition and fees is shown in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $12,656 | $28,345 |
| Fees | $3,160 | $3,160 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,400 | $1,400 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $14,600 | $14,600 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $6,026 | $6,026 |
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Of the 79 students who earned a bachelor's degree in Design & Applied Arts from UIC in 2021-2022, 29% were men and 71% were women.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of Illinois at Chicago with a bachelor's in design.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 15 |
| Black or African American | 3 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 22 |
| White | 27 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 4 |
| Other Races | 8 |
Online degrees for the UIC 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 UIC Online Learning page.
In the 2021-2022 academic year, 21 students earned a master's degree in design from UIC. About 67% of these graduates were women and the other 33% were men.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of Illinois at Chicago with a master's in design.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 1 |
| Black or African American | 1 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1 |
| White | 9 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 8 |
| Other Races | 1 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the design majors at University of Illinois at Chicago.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Fine & Studio Arts | 47 |
| Drama & Theater Arts | 34 |
| Music | 12 |
| General Visual & Performing Arts | 11 |
| Arts & Media Management | 8 |
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