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 UIW ranks in comparison to other schools with design programs.
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The bachelor's program at UIW was ranked #260 on College Factual's Best Schools for design list. It is also ranked #16 in Texas.
| Ranking Type | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Design & Applied Arts Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 212 |
| Best Design & Applied Arts Schools | 260 |
During the 2021-2022 academic year, University of the Incarnate Word handed out 21 bachelor's degrees in design & applied arts. This is a decrease of 28% over the previous year when 29 degrees were handed out.
The median salary of design students who receive their bachelor's degree at UIW is $27,986. Unfortunately, this is lower than the national average of $32,606 for all design students.
While getting their bachelor's degree at UIW, design students borrow a median amount of $35,111 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.
The typical student loan payment of a bachelor's degree student from the design program at UIW is $297 per month.
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In 2022-2023, the average part-time undergraduate tuition at UIW was $1,050 per credit hour for both in-state and out-of-state students. The following table shows the average full-time tuition and fees for undergraduates.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $33,700 | $33,700 |
| Fees | $1,960 | $1,960 |
| Books and Supplies | $250 | $250 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $13,746 | $13,746 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $4,314 | $4,314 |
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In the 2021-2022 academic year, 21 students earned a bachelor's degree in design from UIW. About 76% of these graduates were women and the other 24% were men.
The majority of the bachelor's degree graduates for this major are Hispanic or Latino. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 62% of grads fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of the Incarnate Word with a bachelor's in design.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 1 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 13 |
| White | 4 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 1 |
| Other Races | 2 |
Online degrees for the UIW 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 UIW Online Learning page.
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the design majors at University of the Incarnate Word.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Fine & Studio Arts | 17 |
| Drama & Theater Arts | 8 |
| Music | 5 |
| Arts & Media Management | 3 |
