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. Also, learn how IUPUI ranks among other schools offering degrees in design.
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The bachelor's program at IUPUI was ranked #180 on College Factual's Best Schools for design list. It is also ranked #6 in Indiana.
During the 2020-2021 academic year, Indiana University - Purdue University - Indianapolis handed out 18 bachelor's degrees in design & applied arts. Last year, the same number of degrees were handed out.
In 2021, 2 students received their master’s degree in design from IUPUI. This makes it the #91 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 IUPUI is $36,737. This is higher than $32,733, which is the national median for all design bachelor's degree recipients.
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Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the design majors at Indiana University - Purdue University - Indianapolis.
All of the 9 students who graduated with a Associate’s in design from IUPUI in 2021 were women.
The majority of associate's degree recipients in this major at IUPUI are white. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 56% of students fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Indiana University - Purdue University - Indianapolis with a associate's in design.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 1 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1 |
| White | 5 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 2 |
For the most recent academic year available, 11% of design bachelor's degrees went to men and 89% went to women.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 83% of 2021 graduates were in this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Indiana University - Purdue University - Indianapolis with a bachelor's in design.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 1 |
| Black or African American | 1 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 15 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 1 |
| Other Races | 0 |
All of the 2 students who graduated with a Master’s in design from IUPUI in 2021 were women.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Indiana University - Purdue University - Indianapolis with a master's in design.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 1 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 1 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 0 |
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Fine & Studio Arts | 113 |
| General Visual & Performing Arts | 12 |
| Music | 12 |
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