by our College Data Analytics TeamWe’ve pulled together the essential facts you should know about the program at GCU. It is offered at the Bachelor’s level. It ranks as high as #4 out of 6 schools (Bachelor’s level) by College Factual. Jump to any of the following sections:
College Factual ranks GCU among the top schools in the country for design & applied arts, placing at #148 out of 558 schools nationally.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Design & Applied Arts Schools | 148 of 558 |
| Best Design & Applied Arts Schools in Arizona | 4 of 15 |
| Best Design & Applied Arts Schools in the Southwest Region | 18 of 57 |
The following degree levels are granted in design & applied arts at GCU, along with how many graduates complete each level annually.
| Degree Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s | 124 |
During the most recent reporting year, Grand Canyon University awarded 124 bachelor’s degrees in design & applied arts.
GCU holds a strong position among schools offering design & applied arts at the bachelor’s level. Specifically, it ranked #4 out of 6 schools by College Factual.
While getting their bachelor’s degree at GCU, design & applied arts students accumulate a median of $27,000 in student loans. This is lower than $30,001, the typical median for all majors at GCU.
The full-time undergraduate tuition and fees are shown below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $16,500 | $16,473 |
| Fees | $2,035 | $2,035 |
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Among recent graduates, 27% of design & applied arts bachelor’s degrees went to men and 73% went to women.
The largest share of design & applied arts bachelor’s degree graduates at GCU were White. Roughly 61% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Grand Canyon University with a bachelor’s in design & applied arts.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 9 |
| Black or African American | 3 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 22 |
| White | 76 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 2 |
| Other Races | 12 |
GCU granted 124 bachelor’s completions in graphic design in the most recent reporting year — 73% to women and 27% to men. The most common background among these graduates was White (61%).
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