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 UC ranks among other schools offering degrees in design.
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In College Factual's most recent rankings for the best schools for design majors, UC came in at #5. This puts it in the top 5% of the country in this field of study. It is also ranked #1 in Ohio.
| Ranking Type | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Design & Applied Arts Schools | 5 |
| Best Design & Applied Arts Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 6 |
| Best Design & Applied Arts Master’s Degree Schools | 33 |
During the 2021-2022 academic year, University of Cincinnati - Main Campus handed out 219 bachelor's degrees in design & applied arts. This is a decrease of 7% over the previous year when 235 degrees were handed out.
In 2022, 18 students received their master’s degree in design from UC. This makes it the #24 most popular school for design master’s degree candidates in the country.
The median salary of design students who receive their bachelor's degree at UC is $52,526. 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 UC, design students borrow a median amount of $41,440 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 UC is $289 per month.
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BA in Graphic Design & Media Arts - 3D Modeling & Animation
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BA in Graphic Design & Media Arts - Web Design
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Out-of-state part-time undergraduates at UC paid an average of $1,107 per credit hour in 2022-2023. The average for in-state students was $468 per credit hour. Information about average full-time undergraduate tuition and fees is shown in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $11,228 | $26,562 |
| Fees | $1,678 | $1,678 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,300 | $1,300 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $13,048 | $13,048 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $5,424 | $5,424 |
Learn more about UC tuition and fees.
During the 2021-2022 academic year, 219 students graduated with a bachelor's degree in design from UC. About 20% were men and 80% were women.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 74% of 2022 graduates were in this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of Cincinnati - Main Campus with a bachelor's in design.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 18 |
| Black or African American | 8 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 10 |
| White | 161 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 11 |
| Other Races | 11 |
UC 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 UC Online Learning page.
For the most recent academic year available, 63% of design master's degrees went to men and 38% went to women.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of Cincinnati - Main Campus with a master's in design.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 1 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 4 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 3 |
| Other Races | 0 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the design majors at University of Cincinnati - Main Campus.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Music | 219 |
| Drama & Theater Arts | 96 |
| Fine & Studio Arts | 81 |
| Film, Video & Photographic Arts | 22 |
| Dance | 16 |
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