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 UW Seattle ranks in comparison to other schools with design programs.
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In College Factual's most recent rankings for the best schools for design majors, UW Seattle came in at #14. This puts it in the top 5% of the country in this field of study. It is also ranked #1 in Washington.
| Ranking Type | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Design & Applied Arts Schools | 14 |
| Best Design & Applied Arts Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 14 |
During the 2021-2022 academic year, University of Washington - Seattle Campus handed out 38 bachelor's degrees in design & applied arts. This is an increase of 9% over the previous year when 35 degrees were handed out.
In 2022, 3 students received their master’s degree in design from UW Seattle. This makes it the #79 most popular school for design master’s degree candidates in the country.
Design majors who earn their bachelor's degree from UW Seattle go on to jobs where they make a median salary of $63,449 a year. This is higher than $32,606, which is the national median for all design bachelor's degree recipients.
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Out-of-state part-time undergraduates at UW Seattle paid an average of $1,363 per credit hour in 2022-2023. The average for in-state students was $384 per credit hour. The average full-time tuition and fees for undergraduates are shown in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $11,524 | $40,878 |
| Fees | $1,119 | $1,119 |
| Books and Supplies | $900 | $900 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $17,982 | $17,982 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $3,027 | $3,027 |
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Of the 38 design students who graduated with a bachelor's degree in 2021-2022 from UW Seattle, about 21% were men and 79% were women.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of Washington - Seattle Campus with a bachelor's in design.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 15 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1 |
| White | 18 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 4 |
Online degrees for the UW Seattle 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 UW Seattle Online Learning page.
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the design majors at University of Washington - Seattle Campus.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Fine & Studio Arts | 152 |
| Film, Video & Photographic Arts | 68 |
| Music | 50 |
| Drama & Theater Arts | 40 |
| Dance | 22 |
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