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 Columbia ranks compared to other colleges offering a major in design.
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Columbia was ranked #42 on College Factual's most recent list of the best schools for design majors. This puts the bachelor's program at the school solidly in the top 15% of all colleges and universities in the country. It is also ranked #2 in Illinois.
During the 2020-2021 academic year, Columbia College Chicago handed out 271 bachelor's degrees in design & applied arts. This is a decrease of 0% over the previous year when 272 degrees were handed out.
The median salary of design students who receive their bachelor's degree at Columbia is $29,065. This is less than $32,733, which is the national median of all design majors in the nation who earn bachelor's degrees.
While getting their bachelor's degree at Columbia, design students borrow a median amount of $27,000 in student loans. This is about the same as the median debt load of alldesign bachelor's degree recipients across the nation.
The typical student loan payment of a bachelor's degree student from the design program at Columbia is $489 per month.
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Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the design majors at Columbia College Chicago.
Of the 271 students who earned a bachelor's degree in Design & Applied Arts from Columbia in 2020-2021, 34% were men and 66% were women.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 50% of 2021 graduates were in this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Columbia College Chicago with a bachelor's in design.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 33 |
| Black or African American | 23 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 54 |
| White | 136 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 8 |
| Other Races | 17 |
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Film, Video & Photographic Arts | 234 |
| Drama & Theater Arts | 155 |
| Arts & Media Management | 102 |
| Music | 71 |
| Fine & Studio Arts | 32 |
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