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. Also, learn how WMU ranks among other schools offering degrees in design.
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The bachelor's program at WMU was ranked #104 on College Factual's Best Schools for design list. It is also ranked #4 in Michigan.
| Ranking Type | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Design & Applied Arts Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 99 |
| Best Design & Applied Arts Schools | 104 |
During the 2021-2022 academic year, Western Michigan University handed out 64 bachelor's degrees in design & applied arts. This is an increase of 8% over the previous year when 59 degrees were handed out.
Design majors who earn their bachelor's degree from WMU go on to jobs where they make a median salary of $39,077 a year. 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 WMU paid an average of $792 per credit hour if they came to the school from out-of-state. In-state students paid a discounted rate of $633 per credit hour. The average full-time tuition and fees for undergraduates are shown in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $15,198 | $18,998 |
| Fees | $100 | $100 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,128 | $1,128 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $11,713 | $11,713 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $2,631 | $2,631 |
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The design program at WMU awarded 64 bachelor's degrees in 2021-2022. About 25% of these degrees went to men with the other 75% going to women.
The majority of bachelor's degree recipients in this major at WMU 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 Western Michigan University with a bachelor's in design.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 2 |
| Black or African American | 4 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 7 |
| White | 43 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 3 |
| Other Races | 5 |
WMU 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 WMU Online Learning page.
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the design majors at Western Michigan University.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Music | 92 |
| Drama & Theater Arts | 37 |
| Film, Video & Photographic Arts | 32 |
| Fine & Studio Arts | 27 |
| Dance | 19 |
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