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. Also, learn how UMBC ranks among other schools offering degrees in design.
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The bachelor's program at UMBC was ranked #252 on College Factual's Best Schools for design list. It is also ranked #3 in Maryland.
| Ranking Type | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Design & Applied Arts Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 207 |
| Best Design & Applied Arts Schools | 252 |
During the 2021-2022 academic year, University of Maryland - Baltimore County handed out 25 bachelor's degrees in design & applied arts. This is an increase of 67% over the previous year when 15 degrees were handed out.
In 2022, 7 students received their master’s degree in design from UMBC. This makes it the #58 most popular school for design master’s degree candidates in the country.
Design majors who earn their bachelor's degree from UMBC go on to jobs where they make a median salary of $34,020 a year. 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 UMBC, design students borrow a median amount of $24,903 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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Out-of-state part-time undergraduates at UMBC paid an average of $1,103 per credit hour in 2022-2023. The average for in-state students was $382 per credit hour. Information about average full-time undergraduate tuition and fees is shown in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $9,238 | $26,594 |
| Fees | $3,714 | $3,714 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,600 | $1,600 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $14,204 | $14,204 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $3,414 | $3,414 |
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Of the 25 design students who graduated with a bachelor's degree in 2021-2022 from UMBC, about 28% were men and 72% were women.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of Maryland - Baltimore County with a bachelor's in design.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 4 |
| Black or African American | 3 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 4 |
| White | 11 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 3 |
UMBC 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 UMBC Online Learning page.
Of the 5 students who earned a master's degree in Design & Applied Arts from UMBC in 2021-2022, 40% were men and 60% were women.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of Maryland - Baltimore County with a master's in design.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 2 |
| White | 0 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 2 |
| Other Races | 1 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the design majors at University of Maryland - Baltimore County.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Fine & Studio Arts | 68 |
| Music | 26 |
| Drama & Theater Arts | 20 |
| Dance | 8 |
| General Visual & Performing Arts | 1 |
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