by our College Data Analytics TeamHere, 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 ETSU ranks in comparison to other schools with design programs.
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The bachelor's program at ETSU was ranked #305 on College Factual's Best Schools for design list. It is also ranked #6 in Tennessee.
During the 2020-2021 academic year, East Tennessee State University handed out 28 bachelor's degrees in design & applied arts. This is a decrease of 22% over the previous year when 36 degrees were handed out.
Design majors who earn their bachelor's degree from ETSU go on to jobs where they make a median salary of $28,196 a year. 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 ETSU, design students borrow a median amount of $19,250 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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Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the design majors at East Tennessee State University.
The design program at ETSU awarded 28 bachelor's degrees in 2020-2021. About 18% of these degrees went to men with the other 82% going to women.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 89% of 2021 graduates were in this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from East Tennessee State University with a bachelor's in design.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 1 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 25 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 2 |
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Music | 39 |
| Drama & Theater Arts | 15 |
| Fine & Studio Arts | 15 |
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