by our College Data Analytics TeamWe’ve pulled together the essential facts you should know about the program at Kent State University at Kent. It is offered at the Bachelor’s level, with graduate study also available. At its best it places at #5 out of 15 schools (Bachelor’s level) by College Factual. Jump to any of the following sections:
College Factual rates Kent State University at Kent among the top schools in the country for design & applied arts, ranked #98 out of 558 schools nationally.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Design & Applied Arts Schools | 98 of 558 |
| Best Design & Applied Arts Schools in Ohio | 5 of 21 |
| Best Design & Applied Arts Schools in the Great Lakes Region | 15 of 77 |
The table below lists every degree level available for design & applied arts at Kent State University at Kent, along with how many graduates complete each level annually.
| Degree Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s | 282 |
| Master’s | 15 |
In the most recent year for which we have data, Kent State University at Kent conferred 282 bachelor’s degrees in design & applied arts.
Kent State University at Kent is in the top 10% of the country for design & applied arts at the bachelor’s level. In particular it placed #5 out of 15 schools by College Factual.
Design & Applied Arts majors who earn their bachelor’s degree from Kent State University at Kent go on to jobs where they make a median salary of $45,915 a year. This is lower than $52,827, the median for all majors at Kent State University at Kent.
Earning a bachelor’s degree at Kent State University at Kent, design & applied arts graduates take on a median debt of $26,000 in student loans. This is above $25,309, the typical median for all majors at Kent State University at Kent.
Average full-time tuition and fees are listed in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $11,774 | $21,397 |
| Fees | $178 | $178 |
Read more about Kent State University at Kent tuition and fees.
For the most recent academic year available, 16% of design & applied arts bachelor’s degrees went to men and 84% went to women.
The largest share of design & applied arts bachelor’s degree graduates at Kent State University at Kent were White. Roughly 71% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Kent State University at Kent with a bachelor’s in design & applied arts.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 10 |
| Black or African American | 26 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 13 |
| White | 201 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 7 |
| Other Races | 25 |
Kent State University at Kent awarded 115 bachelor’s completions in fashion/apparel design in the latest year of data — 85% to women and 15% to men. The most common background among these graduates was White (63%).
Kent State University at Kent awarded 86 bachelor’s completions in design and visual communications, general in the latest year of data — 76% to women and 24% to men. The largest share of these graduates were White (81%).
Kent State University at Kent granted 62 bachelor’s degrees in interior design in the latest year of data — 92% to women and 8% to men. Most of these graduates identified as White (74%).
Kent State University at Kent conferred 15 bachelor’s completions in commercial photography recently — 80% to women and 20% to men. Most of these graduates identified as White (67%).
Kent State University at Kent granted 4 bachelor’s completions in commercial and advertising art in the most recent reporting year — 100% to women and 0% to men. The largest share of these graduates were White (75%).
Graduate study is also available at Kent State University at Kent. Annual graduate completions by level are shown below.
| Graduate Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Master’s Degrees in Design & Applied Arts | 15 |
