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 #34 out of 407 schools by College Factual. It is also ranked #1 in Alabama.
During the 2020-2021 academic year, Auburn University handed out 118 bachelor's degrees in design & applied arts. This is a decrease of 11% over the previous year when 132 degrees were handed out.
In 2021, 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 2021, 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 $37,862. This is great news for graduates of the program, since this figure is higher than the national average of $32,733 for all design bachelor's degree recipients.
While getting their bachelor's degree at Auburn, design students borrow a median amount of $26,000 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 $27,000.
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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Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the design majors at Auburn University.
Of the 118 design students who graduated with a bachelor's degree in 2020-2021 from Auburn, about 31% were men and 69% 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, 81% 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 | 2 |
| Black or African American | 3 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 3 |
| White | 95 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 14 |
| Other Races | 1 |
Of the 14 design students who graduated with a master's degree in 2020-2021 from Auburn, about 21% were men and 79% were 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 | 5 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 8 |
| Other Races | 0 |
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Fine & Studio Arts | 18 |
| Music | 18 |
| Drama & Theater Arts | 13 |
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