by our College Data Analytics TeamHere is an overview of this program at BSU. It is offered at the Bachelor’s level, with graduate study also available. Its best result is a rank of #4 out of 7 schools (Bachelor’s level) by College Factual. Jump to any of the following sections:
College Factual ranks BSU among the top schools in the country for design & applied arts, placing at #97 out of 558 schools nationally.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Design & Applied Arts Schools | 97 of 558 |
| Best Design & Applied Arts Schools in Indiana | 4 of 9 |
| Best Design & Applied Arts Schools in the Great Lakes Region | 14 of 77 |
Here is each degree level offered in design & applied arts at BSU, along with how many graduates complete each level annually.
| Degree Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s | 51 |
| Master’s | 10 |
During the most recent reporting year, Ball State University conferred 51 bachelor’s degrees in design & applied arts.
BSU is a solid choice among schools offering design & applied arts at the bachelor’s level. Its best result was #4 out of 7 schools by College Factual.
While getting their bachelor’s degree at BSU, design & applied arts students borrow a median amount of $22,000 in student loans. This is lower than $24,488, the typical median for all majors at BSU.
Average full-time tuition and fees are listed in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $9,628 | $27,496 |
| Fees | $2,134 | $2,134 |
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In the most recent graduating class, 8% of design & applied arts bachelor’s degrees went to men and 92% went to women.
The majority of design & applied arts bachelor’s degree graduates at BSU were White. About 76% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Ball State University with a bachelor’s in design & applied arts.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 2 |
| Black or African American | 3 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 3 |
| White | 39 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 4 |
BSU awarded 25 bachelor’s completions in interior design in the latest year of data — 100% to women and 0% to men. Most of these graduates identified as White (80%).
BSU awarded 19 bachelor’s completions in design and visual communications, general recently — 95% to women and 5% to men. The largest share of these graduates were White (79%).
BSU awarded 4 bachelor’s completions in fashion/apparel design recently — 75% to women and 25% to men. Most of these graduates identified as White (50%).
BSU awarded 3 bachelor’s degrees in commercial and advertising art in the most recent reporting year — 33% to women and 67% to men. The most common background among these graduates was White (67%).
You can also pursue this field at the graduate level at BSU. The following graduate award levels are reported.
| Graduate Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Master’s Degrees in Design & Applied Arts | 10 |