by our College Data Analytics TeamWe've pulled together some essential information you should know about the program, including how many students graduate each year, the ethnic diversity of these students, average starting salaries, and more. We've also included details on how IU Bloomington ranks compared to other colleges offering a major in design.
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BA in Graphic Design & Media Arts
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The bachelor's program at IU Bloomington was ranked #65 on College Factual's Best Schools for design list. It is also ranked #3 in Indiana.
During the 2020-2021 academic year, Indiana University - Bloomington handed out 38 bachelor's degrees in design & applied arts. This is a decrease of 52% over the previous year when 79 degrees were handed out.
Design majors who earn their bachelor's degree from IU Bloomington go on to jobs where they make a median salary of $34,755 a year. This is higher than $32,733, which is the national median for all design bachelor's degree recipients.
While getting their bachelor's degree at IU Bloomington, design students borrow a median amount of $21,064 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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BA in Graphic Design & Media Arts - 3D Modeling & Animation
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BA in Graphic Design & Media Arts - Web Design
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Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the design majors at Indiana University - Bloomington.
In the 2020-2021 academic year, 38 students earned a bachelor's degree in design from IU Bloomington. About 42% of these graduates were women and the other 58% were men.
The majority of bachelor's degree recipients in this major at IU Bloomington are white. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 68% of students fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Indiana University - Bloomington with a bachelor's in design.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 1 |
| Black or African American | 4 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 2 |
| White | 26 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 2 |
| Other Races | 3 |
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Music | 374 |
| Fine & Studio Arts | 83 |
| Arts & Media Management | 79 |
| Drama & Theater Arts | 60 |
| Dance | 17 |
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