Here is an overview of this program at CCSU. Degrees are awarded at the Bachelor’s level, with graduate study also available. It ranks as high as #2 out of 4 schools (Bachelor’s level) by College Factual. Jump to any of the following sections:
By College Factual’s measure, CCSU as a strong choice for design & applied arts, placing at #173 out of 558 schools nationally.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Design & Applied Arts Schools | 173 of 558 |
| Best Design & Applied Arts Schools in Connecticut | 3 of 6 |
| Best Design & Applied Arts Schools in the New England Region | 14 of 36 |
The table below lists every degree level available for design & applied arts at CCSU, along with how many graduates complete each level annually.
| Degree Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s | 40 |
| Master’s | 5 |
During the most recent reporting year, Central Connecticut State University handed out 40 bachelor’s degrees in design & applied arts.
CCSU ranks competitively among schools offering design & applied arts at the bachelor’s level. Its best result was #2 out of 4 schools by College Factual.
Design & Applied Arts graduates with a bachelor’s degree from CCSU earn a median of $50,565 a year. This is lower than $68,811, the median for all majors at CCSU.
To complete a bachelor’s at CCSU, design & applied arts students borrow a median amount of $22,641 in student loans. This is below $24,316, the typical median for all majors at CCSU.
The full-time undergraduate tuition and fees are shown below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $6,162 | $10,498 |
| Fees | $6,052 | $6,052 |
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In the most recent graduating class, 52% of design & applied arts bachelor’s degrees went to men and 48% went to women.
The majority of design & applied arts bachelor’s degree graduates at CCSU were White. About 52% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Central Connecticut State University with a bachelor’s in design & applied arts.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 2 |
| Black or African American | 9 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 5 |
| White | 21 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 1 |
| Other Races | 2 |
CCSU conferred 40 bachelor’s degrees in design and visual communications, general in the most recent reporting year — 48% to women and 52% to men. The most common background among these graduates was White (52%).
You can also pursue this field at the graduate level at CCSU. The following graduate award levels are reported.
| Graduate Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Master’s Degrees in Design & Applied Arts | 5 |