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 VCU ranks among other schools offering degrees in design.
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VCU was ranked #43 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 #2 in Virginia.
| Ranking Type | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Design & Applied Arts Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 42 |
| Best Design & Applied Arts Schools | 43 |
During the 2021-2022 academic year, Virginia Commonwealth University handed out 323 bachelor's degrees in design & applied arts. This is an increase of 7% over the previous year when 302 degrees were handed out.
In 2022, 13 students received their master’s degree in design from VCU. This makes it the #37 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 VCU is $25,872. Unfortunately, this is lower than the national average of $32,606 for all design students.
While getting their bachelor's degree at VCU, design students borrow a median amount of $40,826 in student loans. This is higher than the the typical median of $36,178 for all design majors across the country.
The typical student loan payment of a bachelor's degree student from the design program at VCU is $313 per month.
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During the 2022-2023 academic year, part-time undergraduate students at VCU paid an average of $1,198 per credit hour if they came to the school from out-of-state. In-state students paid a discounted rate of $443 per credit hour. Information about average full-time undergraduate tuition and fees is shown in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $12,850 | $34,744 |
| Fees | $3,383 | $4,073 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,240 | $1,240 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $16,119 | $16,119 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $6,150 | $6,150 |
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Of the 323 design students who graduated with a bachelor's degree in 2021-2022 from VCU, about 19% were men and 81% were women.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Virginia Commonwealth University with a bachelor's in design.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 38 |
| Black or African American | 45 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 29 |
| White | 159 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 17 |
| Other Races | 35 |
VCU 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 VCU Online Learning page.
Design majors graduating with a master's degree from VCU make a median salary of $46,439 a year. This is less than what their typical peers from other schools make. Their median salary is $47,217.
Of the 10 students who graduated with a Master’s in design from VCU in 2022, 10% were men and 90% were women.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 60% of 2022 graduates were in this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Virginia Commonwealth University with a master's in design.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 1 |
| Black or African American | 2 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 6 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 1 |
| Other Races | 0 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the design majors at Virginia Commonwealth University.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Film, Video & Photographic Arts | 87 |
| Fine & Studio Arts | 80 |
| Drama & Theater Arts | 58 |
| Music | 39 |
| Crafts, Folk Art & Artisanry | 20 |
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