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 UO ranks among other schools offering degrees in design.
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The bachelor's program at UO was ranked #100 on College Factual's Best Schools for design list. It is also ranked #2 in Oregon.
During the 2021-2022 academic year, University of Oregon handed out 31 bachelor's degrees in design & applied arts. This is a decrease of 39% over the previous year when 51 degrees were handed out.
In 2022, 11 students received their master’s degree in design from UO. This makes it the #44 most popular school for design master’s degree candidates in the country.
The median salary of design students who receive their bachelor's degree at UO is $28,844. Unfortunately, this is lower than the national average of $32,606 for all design students.
While getting their bachelor's degree at UO, design students borrow a median amount of $56,047 in student loans. This is higher than the the typical median of $36,178 for all design majors across the country.
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During the 2022-2023 academic year, part-time undergraduate students at UO paid an average of $860 per credit hour if they came to the school from out-of-state. In-state students paid a discounted rate of $272 per credit hour. Information about average full-time undergraduate tuition and fees is shown in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $12,240 | $38,683 |
| Fees | $2,511 | $2,511 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,320 | $1,320 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $15,840 | $15,840 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $2,892 | $2,892 |
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During the 2021-2022 academic year, 31 design majors earned their bachelor's degree from UO. Of these graduates, 48% were men and 52% were women.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 58% of 2022 graduates were in this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of Oregon with a bachelor's in design.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 4 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 4 |
| White | 18 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 5 |
UO 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 UO Online Learning page.
During the 2021-2022 academic year, 13 students graduated with a master's degree in design from UO. About 46% were men and 54% were women.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of Oregon with a master's in design.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 1 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 2 |
| White | 6 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 3 |
| Other Races | 1 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the design majors at University of Oregon.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Fine & Studio Arts | 141 |
| Music | 90 |
| Film, Video & Photographic Arts | 78 |
| Dance | 10 |
| Drama & Theater Arts | 9 |
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