by our College Data Analytics TeamWe've pulled together some essential information you should know about the program, including how many students graduate each year, the ethnic diversity of these students, average starting salaries, and more. In addition, we cover how WUSTL ranks in comparison to other schools with design programs.
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WUSTL is in the top 10% of the country for design. More specifically it was ranked #21 out of 375 schools by College Factual. It is also ranked #1 in Missouri.
During the 2021-2022 academic year, Washington University in St Louis handed out 62 bachelor's degrees in design & applied arts. This is a decrease of 3% over the previous year when 64 degrees were handed out.
In 2022, 10 students received their master’s degree in design from WUSTL. This makes it the #47 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 WUSTL is $33,615. 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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During the 2022-2023 academic year, part-time undergraduate students at WUSTL paid an average of $2,573 per credit hour. No discount was available for in-state students. Information about average full-time undergraduate tuition and fees is shown in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $61,750 | $61,750 |
| Fees | $1,232 | $1,232 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,264 | $1,264 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $20,778 | $20,778 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $3,464 | $3,464 |
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During the 2021-2022 academic year, 62 students graduated with a bachelor's degree in design from WUSTL. About 18% were men and 82% were women.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Washington University in St Louis with a bachelor's in design.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 12 |
| Black or African American | 4 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 10 |
| White | 24 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 9 |
| Other Races | 3 |
Online degrees for the WUSTL design bachelor’s degree program are not available at this time. To see if the school offers distance learning options in other areas, visit the WUSTL Online Learning page.
During the 2021-2022 academic year, 12 design majors earned their master's degree from WUSTL. Of these graduates, 25% were men and 75% were women.
The majority of master's degree recipients in this major at WUSTL are white. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 67% of students fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Washington University in St Louis with a master's in design.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 1 |
| Black or African American | 1 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 8 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 1 |
| Other Races | 1 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the design majors at Washington University in St Louis.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Fine & Studio Arts | 51 |
| Film, Video & Photographic Arts | 16 |
| Music | 11 |
| Drama & Theater Arts | 8 |
| Dance | 4 |
More about our data sources and methodologies.
