by our College Data Analytics TeamWe've gathered data and other essential information about the program, such as the average salary of graduates, ethnicity of students, how many students graduated in recent times, and more. We've also included details on how Chico State ranks compared to other colleges offering a major in design.
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The bachelor's program at Chico State was ranked #205 on College Factual's Best Schools for design list. It is also ranked #23 in California.
During the 2020-2021 academic year, California State University - Chico handed out 143 bachelor's degrees in design & applied arts. This is an increase of 15% over the previous year when 124 degrees were handed out.
The median salary of design students who receive their bachelor's degree at Chico State is $21,425. Unfortunately, this is lower than the national average of $32,733 for all design students.
While getting their bachelor's degree at Chico State, design students borrow a median amount of $19,047 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.
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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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Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the design majors at California State University - Chico.
Of the 143 design students who graduated with a bachelor's degree in 2020-2021 from Chico State, about 65% were men and 35% were women.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from California State University - Chico with a bachelor's in design.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 12 |
| Black or African American | 4 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 46 |
| White | 61 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 6 |
| Other Races | 14 |
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Fine & Studio Arts | 65 |
| Music | 48 |
| Drama & Theater Arts | 20 |
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