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. We've also included details on how UVU ranks compared to other colleges offering a major in design.
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BA in Graphic Design & Media Arts
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The bachelor's program at UVU was ranked #141 on College Factual's Best Schools for design list. It is also ranked #3 in Utah.
During the 2020-2021 academic year, Utah Valley University handed out 126 bachelor's degrees in design and applied arts. Due to this, the school was ranked #10 in popularity out of all colleges and universities that offer this degree. This is a decrease of 15% over the previous year when 149 degrees were handed out.
Design majors who earn their bachelor's degree from UVU go on to jobs where they make a median salary of $34,649 a year. This is higher than $32,733, which is the national median for all design bachelor's degree recipients.
While getting their bachelor's degree at UVU, design students borrow a median amount of $21,000 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 $27,000.
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BA in Graphic Design & Media Arts - 3D Modeling & Animation
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BA in Graphic Design & Media Arts - Web Design
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Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the design majors at Utah Valley University.
During the 2020-2021 academic year, 161 design majors earned their associate's degree from UVU. Of these graduates, 26% were men and 74% were women.
The majority of associate's degree recipients in this major at UVU are white. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 79% of students fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Utah Valley University with a associate's in design.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 2 |
| Black or African American | 1 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 22 |
| White | 127 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 2 |
| Other Races | 7 |
During the 2020-2021 academic year, 126 design majors earned their bachelor's degree from UVU. Of these graduates, 36% were men and 64% were women.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 80% of 2021 graduates were in this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Utah Valley University with a bachelor's in design.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 4 |
| Black or African American | 1 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 13 |
| White | 101 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 1 |
| Other Races | 6 |
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Film, Video & Photographic Arts | 57 |
| Dance | 43 |
| Music | 24 |
| Drama & Theater Arts | 22 |
| Fine & Studio Arts | 2 |
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