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 Auburn ranks among other schools offering degrees in design.
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Auburn is in the top 10% of the country for design. More specifically it was ranked #38 out of 375 schools by College Factual. It is also ranked #1 in Alabama.
| Ranking Type | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Design & Applied Arts Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 36 |
| Best Design & Applied Arts Schools | 38 |
During the 2021-2022 academic year, Auburn University handed out 138 bachelor's degrees in design & applied arts. This is an increase of 17% over the previous year when 118 degrees were handed out.
In 2022, 14 students received their master’s degree in design from Auburn. This makes it the #36 most popular school for design master’s degree candidates in the country.
In addition, 1 students received their doctoral degrees in design in 2022, making the school the #2 most popular school in the United States for this category of students.
The median salary of design students who receive their bachelor's degree at Auburn is $46,585. 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 Auburn, design students borrow a median amount of $84,102 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 Auburn is $884 per month.
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During the 2022-2023 academic year, part-time undergraduate students at Auburn paid an average of $1,338 per credit hour if they came to the school from out-of-state. In-state students paid a discounted rate of $446 per credit hour. The average full-time tuition and fees for undergraduates are shown in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $10,704 | $32,112 |
| Fees | $1,832 | $1,832 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,200 | $1,200 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $15,396 | $15,396 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $6,166 | $6,166 |
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Of the 138 design students who graduated with a bachelor's degree in 2021-2022 from Auburn, about 32% were men and 68% were women.
The majority of bachelor's degree recipients in this major at Auburn are white. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 77% of students fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Auburn University with a bachelor's in design.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 5 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 7 |
| White | 106 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 14 |
| Other Races | 6 |
Online degrees for the Auburn 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 Auburn Online Learning page.
The design program at Auburn awarded 23 master's degrees in 2021-2022. About 39% of these degrees went to men with the other 61% going to women.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Auburn University with a master's in design.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 1 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 6 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 16 |
| Other Races | 0 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the design majors at Auburn University.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Drama & Theater Arts | 22 |
| Music | 16 |
| Fine & Studio Arts | 15 |
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