Here, 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 Northeastern ranks in comparison to other schools with design programs.
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In College Factual's most recent rankings for the best schools for design majors, Northeastern came in at #15. This puts it in the top 5% of the country in this field of study. It is also ranked #2 in Massachusetts.
During the 2021-2022 academic year, Northeastern University handed out 53 bachelor's degrees in design & applied arts. This is a decrease of 9% over the previous year when 58 degrees were handed out.
In 2022, 17 students received their master’s degree in design from Northeastern. This makes it the #26 most popular school for design master’s degree candidates in the country.
Design majors who earn their bachelor's degree from Northeastern go on to jobs where they make a median salary of $49,727 a year. This is higher than $32,606, which is the national median for all design bachelor's degree recipients.
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In 2022-2023, the average part-time undergraduate tuition at Northeastern was $1,938 per credit hour for both in-state and out-of-state students. The average full-time tuition and fees for undergraduates are shown in the table below.
In State | Out of State | |
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Tuition | $62,000 | $62,000 |
Fees | $1,141 | $1,141 |
Books and Supplies | $1,000 | $1,000 |
On Campus Room and Board | $18,790 | $18,790 |
On Campus Other Expenses | $1,800 | $1,800 |
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During the 2021-2022 academic year, 53 students graduated with a bachelor's degree in design from Northeastern. About 26% were men and 74% were women.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Northeastern University with a bachelor's in design.
Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
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Asian | 7 |
Black or African American | 0 |
Hispanic or Latino | 9 |
White | 25 |
Non-Resident Aliens | 6 |
Other Races | 6 |
Northeastern does not offer an online option for its design bachelor’s degree program at this time. To see if the school offers distance learning options in other areas, visit the Northeastern Online Learning page.
In the 2021-2022 academic year, 24 students earned a master's degree in design from Northeastern. About 75% of these graduates were women and the other 25% were men.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Northeastern University with a master's in design.
Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
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Asian | 4 |
Black or African American | 1 |
Hispanic or Latino | 1 |
White | 9 |
Non-Resident Aliens | 9 |
Other Races | 0 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the design majors at Northeastern University.
Related Major | Annual Graduates |
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Music | 41 |
Drama & Theater Arts | 16 |
General Visual & Performing Arts | 13 |
Arts & Media Management | 11 |
Other Visual Art | 7 |
More about our data sources and methodologies.