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 Virginia Tech ranks compared to other colleges offering a major in design.
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BA in Graphic Design & Media Arts
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Virginia Tech is in the top 10% of the country for design. More specifically it was ranked #29 out of 375 schools by College Factual. It is also ranked #1 in Virginia.
| Ranking Type | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Design & Applied Arts Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 28 |
| Best Design & Applied Arts Schools | 29 |
During the 2021-2022 academic year, Virginia Tech handed out 70 bachelor's degrees in design & applied arts. This is an increase of 13% over the previous year when 62 degrees were handed out.
The median salary of design students who receive their bachelor's degree at Virginia Tech is $46,761. 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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BA in Graphic Design & Media Arts - Web Design
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In 2022-2023, the average part-time undergraduate tuition at Virginia Tech was $1,388 per credit hour for out-of-state students. The average for in-state students was $529 per credit hour. The following table shows the average full-time tuition and fees for undergraduates.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $12,698 | $33,310 |
| Fees | $2,780 | $3,384 |
| Books and Supplies | $2,620 | $2,620 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $14,888 | $14,888 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $4,266 | $4,266 |
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Of the 70 design students who graduated with a bachelor's degree in 2021-2022 from Virginia Tech, about 26% were men and 74% were women.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 73% of 2022 graduates were in this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Virginia Tech with a bachelor's in design.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 5 |
| Black or African American | 2 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 7 |
| White | 51 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 1 |
| Other Races | 4 |
Virginia Tech 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 Virginia Tech Online Learning page.
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the design majors at Virginia Tech.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Fine & Studio Arts | 59 |
| Drama & Theater Arts | 31 |
| Music | 21 |
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