Here, you'll find out more about the major, including such details as the number of graduates, what degree levels are offered, ethnicity of students, average salaries, and more. In addition, we cover how Drexel ranks in comparison to other schools with design programs.
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In College Factual's most recent rankings for the best schools for design majors, Drexel came in at #10. This puts it in the top 5% of the country in this field of study. It is also ranked #2 in Pennsylvania.
During the 2021-2022 academic year, Drexel University handed out 169 bachelor's degrees in design & applied arts. This is a decrease of 12% over the previous year when 193 degrees were handed out.
In 2022, 12 students received their master’s degree in design from Drexel. This makes it the #40 most popular school for design master’s degree candidates in the country.
The median salary of design students who receive their bachelor's degree at Drexel is $38,154. This is great news for graduates of the program, since this figure is higher than the national average of $32,606 for all design bachelor's degree recipients.
The typical student loan payment of a bachelor's degree student from the design program at Drexel is $825 per month.
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During the 2022-2023 academic year, part-time undergraduate students at Drexel paid an average of $1,311 per credit hour. No discount was available for in-state students. Information about average full-time undergraduate tuition and fees is shown in the table below.
In State | Out of State | |
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Tuition | $58,293 | $58,293 |
Fees | $2,370 | $2,370 |
Books and Supplies | $1,700 | $1,700 |
On Campus Room and Board | $17,550 | $17,550 |
On Campus Other Expenses | $1,500 | $1,500 |
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During the 2021-2022 academic year, 169 design majors earned their bachelor's degree from Drexel. Of these graduates, 16% were men and 84% were women.
The majority of bachelor's degree recipients in this major at Drexel are white. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 58% of students fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Drexel University with a bachelor's in design.
Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
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Asian | 21 |
Black or African American | 7 |
Hispanic or Latino | 12 |
White | 98 |
Non-Resident Aliens | 22 |
Other Races | 9 |
Online degrees for the Drexel design bachelor’s degree program are not available at this time. To see if the school offers distance learning options in other areas, visit the Drexel Online Learning page.
All of the 9 students who graduated with a Master’s in design from Drexel in 2022 were women.
The majority of master's degree recipients in this major at Drexel are white. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 67% of students fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Drexel University with a master's in design.
Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
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Asian | 1 |
Black or African American | 0 |
Hispanic or Latino | 1 |
White | 6 |
Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
Other Races | 1 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the design majors at Drexel University.
Related Major | Annual Graduates |
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Arts & Media Management | 110 |
Film, Video & Photographic Arts | 54 |
Drama & Theater Arts | 11 |
Dance | 7 |
Fine & Studio Arts | 7 |
More about our data sources and methodologies.