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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The bachelor's program at UVU was ranked #219 on College Factual's Best Schools for design list. It is also ranked #4 in Utah.
| Ranking Type | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Design & Applied Arts Associate Degree Schools | 54 |
| Best Design & Applied Arts Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 163 |
| Best Design & Applied Arts Schools | 219 |
During the 2021-2022 academic year, Utah Valley University handed out 147 bachelor's degrees in design & applied arts. This is an increase of 17% over the previous year when 126 degrees were handed out.
The median salary of design students who receive their bachelor's degree at UVU is $31,888. This is less than $32,606, which is the national median of all design majors in the nation who earn bachelor's degrees.
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During the 2022-2023 academic year, part-time undergraduate students at UVU paid an average of $716 per credit hour if they came to the school from out-of-state. In-state students paid a discounted rate of $234 per credit hour. Information about average full-time undergraduate tuition and fees is shown in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $5,614 | $17,174 |
| Fees | $656 | $656 |
| Books and Supplies | $670 | $670 |
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In the 2021-2022 academic year, 147 students earned a bachelor's degree in design from UVU. About 71% of these graduates were women and the other 29% were men.
The majority of bachelor's degree recipients in this major at UVU are white. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 88% 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 bachelor's in design.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 2 |
| Black or African American | 1 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 9 |
| White | 129 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 2 |
| Other Races | 4 |
UVU 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 UVU Online Learning page.
The design program at UVU awarded 105 associate's degrees in 2021-2022. About 28% of these degrees went to men with the other 72% going to women.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 80% of 2022 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 associate's in design.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 1 |
| Black or African American | 1 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 12 |
| White | 84 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 1 |
| Other Races | 6 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the design majors at Utah Valley University.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Film, Video & Photographic Arts | 225 |
| Music | 41 |
| Drama & Theater Arts | 32 |
| Dance | 31 |
| Fine & Studio Arts | 7 |
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