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. In addition, we cover how UIUC ranks in comparison to other schools with design programs.
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UIUC is in the top 10% of the country for design. More specifically it was ranked #34 out of 375 schools by College Factual. It is also ranked #2 in Illinois.
| Ranking Type | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Design & Applied Arts Schools | 34 |
| Best Design & Applied Arts Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 34 |
During the 2021-2022 academic year, University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign handed out 100 bachelor's degrees in design & applied arts. This is a decrease of 5% over the previous year when 105 degrees were handed out.
Design majors who earn their bachelor's degree from UIUC go on to jobs where they make a median salary of $34,670 a year. 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.
The typical student loan payment of a bachelor's degree student from the design program at UIUC is $595 per month.
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In 2022-2023, the average part-time undergraduate tuition at UIUC was $1,019 per credit hour for out-of-state students. The average for in-state students was $601 per credit hour. The following table shows the average full-time tuition and fees for undergraduates.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $14,768 | $35,900 |
| Fees | $3,292 | $3,292 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,200 | $1,200 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $13,938 | $13,938 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $2,500 | $2,500 |
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The design program at UIUC awarded 100 bachelor's degrees in 2021-2022. About 42% of these degrees went to men with the other 58% going to women.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign with a bachelor's in design.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 27 |
| Black or African American | 6 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 11 |
| White | 32 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 20 |
| Other Races | 4 |
Online degrees for the UIUC 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 UIUC Online Learning page.
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the design majors at University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Music | 132 |
| Drama & Theater Arts | 61 |
| Fine & Studio Arts | 48 |
| Dance | 11 |
| Film, Video & Photographic Arts | 3 |
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