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 UMass Dartmouth ranks in comparison to other schools with design programs.
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The bachelor's program at UMass Dartmouth was ranked #80 on College Factual's Best Schools for design list. It is also ranked #6 in Massachusetts.
| Ranking Type | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Design & Applied Arts Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 78 |
| Best Design & Applied Arts Schools | 80 |
During the 2021-2022 academic year, University of Massachusetts - Dartmouth handed out 54 bachelor's degrees in design & applied arts. This is a decrease of 7% over the previous year when 58 degrees were handed out.
In 2022, 1 students received their master’s degree in design from UMass Dartmouth. This makes it the #104 most popular school for design master’s degree candidates in the country.
Design majors who earn their bachelor's degree from UMass Dartmouth go on to jobs where they make a median salary of $29,660 a year. This is less than $32,606, which is the national median of all design majors in the nation who earn bachelor's degrees.
While getting their bachelor's degree at UMass Dartmouth, design students borrow a median amount of $29,415 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 UMass Dartmouth paid an average of $1,295 per credit hour in 2022-2023. The average for in-state students was $606 per credit hour. The following table shows the average full-time tuition and fees for undergraduates.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $14,533 | $31,075 |
| Fees | $675 | $675 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,400 | $1,400 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $17,940 | $17,940 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $1,772 | $1,772 |
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During the 2021-2022 academic year, 54 design majors earned their bachelor's degree from UMass Dartmouth. Of these graduates, 33% were men and 67% were women.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 72% of 2022 graduates were in this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of Massachusetts - Dartmouth with a bachelor's in design.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 3 |
| Black or African American | 3 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 3 |
| White | 39 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 2 |
| Other Races | 4 |
UMass Dartmouth 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 UMass Dartmouth Online Learning page.
During the 2021-2022 academic year, 2 design majors earned their master's degree from UMass Dartmouth. Of these graduates, 50% were men and 50% were women.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of Massachusetts - Dartmouth with a master's in design.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 1 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 1 |
| Other Races | 0 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the design majors at University of Massachusetts - Dartmouth.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| General Visual & Performing Arts | 27 |
| Fine & Studio Arts | 23 |
| Film, Video & Photographic Arts | 9 |
| Music | 6 |
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