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 USF Tampa ranks compared to other colleges offering a major in design.
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The bachelor's program at USF Tampa was ranked #231 on College Factual's Best Schools for design list. It is also ranked #9 in Florida.
| Ranking Type | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Design & Applied Arts Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 191 |
| Best Design & Applied Arts Schools | 231 |
During the 2021-2022 academic year, University of South Florida - Main Campus handed out 17 bachelor's degrees in design & applied arts. This is a decrease of 35% over the previous year when 26 degrees were handed out.
Design majors who earn their bachelor's degree from USF Tampa go on to jobs where they make a median salary of $38,938 a year. 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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BA in Graphic Design & Media Arts - Web Design
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Out-of-state part-time undergraduates at USF Tampa paid an average of $577 per credit hour in 2022-2023. The average for in-state students was $214 per credit hour. Information about average full-time undergraduate tuition and fees is shown in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $4,559 | $15,473 |
| Fees | $1,851 | $1,851 |
| Books and Supplies | $770 | $770 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $13,595 | $13,595 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $4,850 | $4,850 |
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For the most recent academic year available, 24% of design bachelor's degrees went to men and 76% went to women.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of South Florida - Main Campus with a bachelor's in design.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 1 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 8 |
| White | 6 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 2 |
USF Tampa 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 USF Tampa Online Learning page.
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the design majors at University of South Florida - Main Campus.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Fine & Studio Arts | 103 |
| Music | 38 |
| Drama & Theater Arts | 25 |
| Other Visual Art | 22 |
| Dance | 16 |
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