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 UNI ranks in comparison to other schools with design programs.
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The bachelor's program at UNI was ranked #81 on College Factual's Best Schools for design list. It is also ranked #2 in Iowa.
| Ranking Type | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Design & Applied Arts Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 79 |
| Best Design & Applied Arts Schools | 81 |
During the 2021-2022 academic year, University of Northern Iowa handed out 38 bachelor's degrees in design & applied arts. This is a decrease of 24% over the previous year when 50 degrees were handed out.
The median salary of design students who receive their bachelor's degree at UNI is $38,637. This is higher than $32,606, which is the national median for all design bachelor's degree recipients.
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During the 2022-2023 academic year, part-time undergraduate students at UNI paid an average of $832 per credit hour if they came to the school from out-of-state. In-state students paid a discounted rate of $350 per credit hour. The following table shows the average full-time tuition and fees for undergraduates.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $8,396 | $19,940 |
| Fees | $1,332 | $1,332 |
| Books and Supplies | $800 | $800 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $9,648 | $9,648 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $2,550 | $2,550 |
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In the 2021-2022 academic year, 38 students earned a bachelor's degree in design from UNI. About 76% of these graduates were women and the other 24% were men.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 76% of 2022 graduates were in this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of Northern Iowa with a bachelor's in design.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 1 |
| Black or African American | 1 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 3 |
| White | 29 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 4 |
Online degrees for the UNI 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 UNI Online Learning page.
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the design majors at University of Northern Iowa.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Music | 21 |
| Drama & Theater Arts | 18 |
| Fine & Studio Arts | 10 |
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