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 - Stout ranks in comparison to other schools with design programs.
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UW - Stout was ranked #55 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 #4 in Wisconsin.
| Ranking Type | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Design & Applied Arts Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 54 |
| Best Design & Applied Arts Schools | 55 |
During the 2021-2022 academic year, University of Wisconsin - Stout handed out 144 bachelor's degrees in design & applied arts. This is an increase of 9% over the previous year when 132 degrees were handed out.
In 2022, 3 students received their master’s degree in design from UW - Stout. This makes it the #79 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 UW - Stout is $40,615. This is higher than $32,606, which is the national median for all design bachelor's degree recipients.
While getting their bachelor's degree at UW - Stout, design students borrow a median amount of $18,341 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.
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In 2022-2023, the average part-time undergraduate tuition at UW - Stout was $530 per credit hour for out-of-state students. The average for in-state students was $244 per credit hour. Information about average full-time undergraduate tuition and fees is shown in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $7,330 | $15,894 |
| Fees | $2,812 | $2,812 |
| Books and Supplies | $488 | $488 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $8,718 | $8,718 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $3,780 | $3,780 |
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Of the 144 design students who graduated with a bachelor's degree in 2021-2022 from UW - Stout, about 38% were men and 62% were women.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 87% of 2022 graduates were in this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of Wisconsin - Stout with a bachelor's in design.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 4 |
| Black or African American | 1 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 3 |
| White | 125 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 1 |
| Other Races | 10 |
UW - Stout 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 - Stout Online Learning page.
Of the 5 students who earned a master's degree in Design & Applied Arts from UW - Stout in 2021-2022, 40% were men and 60% were women.
The majority of master's degree recipients in this major at UW - Stout are white. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 80% of students fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of Wisconsin - Stout with a master's in design.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 4 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 1 |
| Other Races | 0 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the design majors at University of Wisconsin - Stout.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| General Visual & Performing Arts | 31 |
| Fine & Studio Arts | 16 |
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