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 WWU ranks among other schools offering degrees in design.
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WWU is in the top 10% of the country for design. More specifically it was ranked #23 out of 375 schools by College Factual. It is also ranked #2 in Washington.
| Ranking Type | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Design & Applied Arts Schools | 23 |
| Best Design & Applied Arts Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 23 |
During the 2021-2022 academic year, Western Washington University handed out 60 bachelor's degrees in design & applied arts. This is a decrease of 2% over the previous year when 61 degrees were handed out.
Design majors who earn their bachelor's degree from WWU go on to jobs where they make a median salary of $31,078 a year. Unfortunately, this is lower than the national average of $32,606 for all design students.
While getting their bachelor's degree at WWU, design students borrow a median amount of $27,245 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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In 2022-2023, the average part-time undergraduate tuition at WWU was $885 per credit hour for out-of-state students. The average for in-state students was $267 per credit hour. Information about average full-time undergraduate tuition and fees is shown in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $7,997 | $26,564 |
| Fees | $1,289 | $1,289 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,176 | $1,176 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $14,915 | $14,915 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $4,590 | $4,590 |
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During the 2021-2022 academic year, 60 design majors earned their bachelor's degree from WWU. Of these graduates, 40% were men and 60% were women.
The majority of bachelor's degree recipients in this major at WWU are white. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 62% of students fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Western Washington University with a bachelor's in design.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 7 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 5 |
| White | 37 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 1 |
| Other Races | 10 |
WWU 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 WWU Online Learning page.
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the design majors at Western Washington University.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Fine & Studio Arts | 66 |
| Drama & Theater Arts | 42 |
| Music | 36 |
| Dance | 6 |
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