by our College Data Analytics TeamWe've gathered data and other essential information about the program, such as the average salary of graduates, ethnicity of students, how many students graduated in recent times, and more. Also, learn how UW - Madison ranks among other schools offering degrees in design.
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UW - Madison was ranked #52 on College Factual's most recent list of the best schools for design majors. This puts the bachelor's program at the school solidly in the top 15% of all colleges and universities in the country. It is also ranked #3 in Wisconsin.
| Ranking Type | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Design & Applied Arts Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 51 |
| Best Design & Applied Arts Schools | 52 |
During the 2021-2022 academic year, University of Wisconsin - Madison handed out 31 bachelor's degrees in design & applied arts. This is a decrease of 14% over the previous year when 36 degrees were handed out.
The median salary of design students who receive their bachelor's degree at UW - Madison is $49,780. 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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In 2022-2023, the average part-time undergraduate tuition at UW - Madison was $1,627 per credit hour for out-of-state students. The average for in-state students was $402 per credit hour. Information about average full-time undergraduate tuition and fees is shown in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $9,644 | $39,042 |
| Fees | $1,561 | $1,561 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,100 | $1,100 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $13,500 | $13,500 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $3,100 | $3,100 |
Learn more about UW - Madison tuition and fees.
Of the 31 design students who graduated with a bachelor's degree in 2021-2022 from UW - Madison, about 23% were men and 77% were women.
The majority of bachelor's degree recipients in this major at UW - Madison are white. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 87% of students fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of Wisconsin - Madison with a bachelor's in design.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1 |
| White | 27 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 2 |
| Other Races | 1 |
UW - Madison 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 UW - Madison Online Learning page.
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the design majors at University of Wisconsin - Madison.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Fine & Studio Arts | 200 |
| Music | 77 |
| Film, Video & Photographic Arts | 51 |
| Drama & Theater Arts | 32 |
| Dance | 17 |
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