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. Also, learn how WVU ranks among other schools offering degrees in design.
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The bachelor's program at WVU was ranked #103 on College Factual's Best Schools for design list. It is also ranked #1 in West Virginia.
| Ranking Type | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Design & Applied Arts Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 98 |
| Best Design & Applied Arts Schools | 103 |
During the 2021-2022 academic year, West Virginia University handed out 50 bachelor's degrees in design & applied arts. This is a decrease of 33% over the previous year when 75 degrees were handed out.
The median salary of design students who receive their bachelor's degree at WVU is $39,847. 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.
While getting their bachelor's degree at WVU, design students borrow a median amount of $65,993 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 WVU is $690 per month.
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During the 2022-2023 academic year, part-time undergraduate students at WVU paid an average of $1,179 per credit hour if they came to the school from out-of-state. In-state students paid a discounted rate of $431 per credit hour. The average full-time tuition and fees for undergraduates are shown in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $9,648 | $27,360 |
| Books and Supplies | $950 | $950 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $13,876 | $13,876 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $3,170 | $3,170 |
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For the most recent academic year available, 16% of design bachelor's degrees went to men and 84% went to women.
The majority of bachelor's degree recipients in this major at WVU are white. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 78% of students fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from West Virginia University with a bachelor's in design.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 1 |
| Black or African American | 3 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 5 |
| White | 39 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 2 |
WVU 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 WVU Online Learning page.
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the design majors at West Virginia University.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Music | 63 |
| Fine & Studio Arts | 52 |
| Drama & Theater Arts | 45 |
| Arts & Media Management | 6 |
| General Visual & Performing Arts | 1 |
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