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 GWU ranks in comparison to other schools with design programs.
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GWU is in the top 10% of the country for design. More specifically it was ranked #35 out of 407 schools by College Factual. It is also ranked #1 in District of Columbia.
During the 2020-2021 academic year, George Washington University handed out 31 bachelor's degrees in design & applied arts. This is an increase of 35% over the previous year when 23 degrees were handed out.
In 2021, 16 students received their master’s degree in design from GWU. This makes it the #28 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 GWU is $42,306. This is higher than $32,733, which is the national median for all design bachelor's degree recipients.
Graduates of the master's design program at GWU make a median salary of $54,395. This is a better than average outcome since the median salary for all design graduates with a master's is $46,655.
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Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the design majors at George Washington University.
For the most recent academic year available, 16% of design bachelor's degrees went to men and 84% went to women.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 71% of 2021 graduates were in this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from George Washington University with a bachelor's in design.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 1 |
| Black or African American | 2 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 3 |
| White | 22 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 1 |
| Other Races | 2 |
Of the 16 students who earned a master's degree in Design & Applied Arts from GWU in 2020-2021, 13% were men and 88% were women.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from George Washington University with a master's in design.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 1 |
| Black or African American | 2 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 6 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 6 |
| Other Races | 1 |
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Fine & Studio Arts | 60 |
| Drama & Theater Arts | 28 |
| Film, Video & Photographic Arts | 12 |
| Dance | 8 |
| Music | 4 |
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