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 WCU ranks compared to other colleges offering a major in design.
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The bachelor's program at WCU was ranked #315 on College Factual's Best Schools for design list. It is also ranked #10 in North Carolina.
| Ranking Type | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Design & Applied Arts Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 253 |
| Best Design & Applied Arts Schools | 315 |
During the 2021-2022 academic year, Western Carolina University handed out 19 bachelor's degrees in design & applied arts. This is a decrease of 21% over the previous year when 24 degrees were handed out.
Design majors who earn their bachelor's degree from WCU go on to jobs where they make a median salary of $32,842 a year. This is higher than $32,606, which is the national median for all design bachelor's degree recipients.
While getting their bachelor's degree at WCU, design students borrow a median amount of $24,448 in student loans. This is not too bad considering that the median debt load of all design bachelor's degree recipients across the country is $36,178.
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Out-of-state part-time undergraduates at WCU paid an average of $340 per credit hour in 2022-2023. The average for in-state students was $184 per credit hour. The average full-time tuition and fees for undergraduates are shown in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $1,000 | $5,000 |
| Fees | $3,532 | $3,532 |
| Books and Supplies | $693 | $693 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $11,764 | $11,764 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $3,330 | $3,330 |
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During the 2021-2022 academic year, 19 design majors earned their bachelor's degree from WCU. Of these graduates, 21% were men and 79% were women.
The majority of bachelor's degree recipients in this major at WCU are white. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 74% of students fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Western Carolina University with a bachelor's in design.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 1 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 2 |
| White | 14 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 1 |
| Other Races | 1 |
WCU 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 WCU Online Learning page.
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the design majors at Western Carolina University.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Music | 50 |
| Fine & Studio Arts | 43 |
| Drama & Theater Arts | 21 |
