by our College Data Analytics TeamWe’ve pulled together the essential facts you should know about the program at CSUMB. It is offered at the Bachelor’s level, with graduate study also available. At its best it places at #13 out of 34 schools (Bachelor’s level) by College Factual. Jump to any of the following sections:
By College Factual’s measure, CSUMB highly for design & applied arts, placing at #82 out of 558 schools nationally.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Design & Applied Arts Schools | 82 of 558 |
| Best Design & Applied Arts Schools in California | 13 of 73 |
The following degree levels are granted in design & applied arts at CSUMB, along with how many graduates complete each level annually.
| Degree Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s | 41 |
| Graduate Certificate | 1 |
In the most recent year for which we have data, California State University-Monterey Bay conferred 41 bachelor’s degrees in design & applied arts.
CSUMB is a solid choice among schools offering design & applied arts at the bachelor’s level. Its best result was #13 out of 34 schools by College Factual.
Design & Applied Arts graduates with a bachelor’s degree from CSUMB go on to jobs where they make a median salary of $48,939 a year. This is lower than $55,901, the median for all majors at CSUMB.
To complete a bachelor’s at CSUMB, design & applied arts students borrow a median amount of $14,827 in student loans. This is above $14,622, the typical median for all majors at CSUMB.
Information about average full-time undergraduate tuition and fees is shown in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $5,742 | $18,684 |
| Fees | $1,695 | $1,695 |
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For the most recent academic year available, 44% of design & applied arts bachelor’s degrees went to men and 56% went to women.
The majority of design & applied arts bachelor’s degree graduates at CSUMB were Hispanic or Latino. Roughly 59% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from California State University-Monterey Bay with a bachelor’s in design & applied arts.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 4 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 24 |
| White | 11 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 2 |
CSUMB conferred 41 bachelor’s degrees in design and visual communications, general in the most recent reporting year — 56% to women and 44% to men. The largest share of these graduates were Hispanic or Latino (59%).
You can also pursue this field at the graduate level at CSUMB. The following graduate award levels are reported.
| Graduate Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Graduate Certificate Degrees in Design & Applied Arts | 1 |
