by our College Data Analytics TeamBelow are the key facts about this program at NC State University. You can study it at the Bachelor’s level, with graduate study also available. At its best it places at #1 out of 13 schools (Bachelor’s level) by College Factual. Jump to any of the following sections:
College Factual ranks NC State University among the top schools in the country for design & applied arts, placing at #8 out of 558 schools nationally.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Design & Applied Arts Schools | 8 of 558 |
| Best Design & Applied Arts Schools in North Carolina | 1 of 25 |
| Best Design & Applied Arts Schools in the Southeast Region | 2 of 113 |
The following degree levels are offered in design & applied arts at NC State University, along with how many graduates complete each level annually.
| Degree Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s | 62 |
| Master’s | 6 |
During the most recent reporting year, North Carolina State University at Raleigh handed out 62 bachelor’s degrees in design & applied arts.
NC State University is among the very best schools in the country for design & applied arts at the bachelor’s level. Specifically, it ranked #1 out of 13 schools by College Factual.
Design & Applied Arts graduates with a bachelor’s degree from NC State University earn a median of $57,533 a year. This is lower than $71,784, the median for all majors at NC State University.
Earning a bachelor’s degree at NC State University, design & applied arts students borrow a median amount of $20,500 in student loans. This is below $22,316, the typical median for all majors at NC State University.
Information about average full-time undergraduate tuition and fees is shown in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $6,535 | $30,583 |
| Fees | $2,264 | $2,264 |
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For the most recent academic year available, 34% of design & applied arts bachelor’s degrees went to men and 66% went to women.
The majority of design & applied arts bachelor’s degree graduates at NC State University were White. Approximately 65% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from North Carolina State University at Raleigh with a bachelor’s in design & applied arts.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 10 |
| Black or African American | 5 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 3 |
| White | 40 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 4 |
NC State University conferred 22 bachelor’s completions in industrial and product design recently — 36% to women and 64% to men. The most common background among these graduates was White (82%).
NC State University conferred 21 bachelor’s degrees in design and visual communications, general in the latest year of data — 90% to women and 10% to men. The most common background among these graduates was White (52%).
NC State University conferred 19 bachelor’s degrees in graphic design recently — 74% to women and 26% to men. Most of these graduates identified as White (58%).
This program is also offered at the graduate level at NC State University. Here are the graduate award levels offered.
| Graduate Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Master’s Degrees in Design & Applied Arts | 6 |
