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. We've also included details on how UMass Lowell ranks compared to other colleges offering a major in design.
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The bachelor's program at UMass Lowell was ranked #156 on College Factual's Best Schools for design list. It is also ranked #9 in Massachusetts.
| Ranking Type | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Design & Applied Arts Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 135 |
| Best Design & Applied Arts Schools | 156 |
During the 2021-2022 academic year, University of Massachusetts - Lowell handed out 27 bachelor's degrees in design & applied arts. This is a decrease of 18% over the previous year when 33 degrees were handed out.
The median salary of design students who receive their bachelor's degree at UMass Lowell is $41,020. 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.
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During the 2022-2023 academic year, part-time undergraduate students at UMass Lowell paid an average of $1,445 per credit hour if they came to the school from out-of-state. In-state students paid a discounted rate of $660 per credit hour. The average full-time tuition and fees for undergraduates are shown in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $15,850 | $34,676 |
| Fees | $720 | $720 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,200 | $1,200 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $15,424 | $15,424 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $1,370 | $1,370 |
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The design program at UMass Lowell awarded 27 bachelor's degrees in 2021-2022. About 48% of these degrees went to men with the other 52% going to women.
The majority of bachelor's degree recipients in this major at UMass Lowell are white. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 59% of students fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of Massachusetts - Lowell with a bachelor's in design.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 4 |
| Black or African American | 1 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 3 |
| White | 16 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 3 |
UMass Lowell 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 Lowell Online Learning page.
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the design majors at University of Massachusetts - Lowell.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Music | 57 |
| Fine & Studio Arts | 17 |
| Arts & Media Management | 6 |
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