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 IUP ranks in comparison to other schools with design programs.
Go directly to any of the following sections:
Learn about start dates, transferring credits, availability of financial aid, and more by contacting the universities below.
BA in Graphic Design & Media Arts
Translate your creative ideas through concept, design and digital media with a bachelor's in graphic design online from Southern New Hampshire University.
Take the first step toward a career of visual expression and doing what you love with this online associate degree from Southern New Hampshire University.
Learn to create a striking portfolio and hone the skills you need to succeed in the world of professional photography with this online digital photography degree from Southern New Hampshire University.
The bachelor's program at IUP was ranked #201 on College Factual's Best Schools for design list. It is also ranked #8 in Pennsylvania.
During the 2020-2021 academic year, Indiana University of Pennsylvania - Main Campus handed out 63 bachelor's degrees in design & applied arts. This is an increase of 163% over the previous year when 24 degrees were handed out.
Design majors who earn their bachelor's degree from IUP go on to jobs where they make a median salary of $32,645 a year. Unfortunately, this is lower than the national average of $32,733 for all design students.
While getting their bachelor's degree at IUP, design students borrow a median amount of $27,000 in student loans. This is about the same as the median debt load of alldesign bachelor's degree recipients across the nation.
Learn about other programs related to Design & Applied Arts that might interest you.
Get on the right path to the fast-paced, exciting world of video game art and design with this online bachelor's from Southern New Hampshire University.
BA in Graphic Design & Media Arts - 3D Modeling & Animation
Learn the cutting-edge skills to become a player in the multimedia design world with this specialized online bachelor's from Southern New Hampshire University.
BA in Graphic Design & Media Arts - Web Design
Gain a solid grounding in your online web design classes and exercise your creative muscle with this specialized online bachelor's from Southern New Hampshire University.
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the design majors at Indiana University of Pennsylvania - Main Campus.
Of the 63 design students who graduated with a bachelor's degree in 2020-2021 from IUP, about 6% were men and 94% were women.
The majority of bachelor's degree recipients in this major at IUP 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 Indiana University of Pennsylvania - Main Campus with a bachelor's in design.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 3 |
| Black or African American | 12 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1 |
| White | 42 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 2 |
| Other Races | 3 |
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Music | 59 |
| Fine & Studio Arts | 38 |
| Drama & Theater Arts | 18 |
| General Visual & Performing Arts | 4 |
More about our data sources and methodologies.
