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. In addition, we cover how Oregon State ranks in comparison to other schools with design programs.
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The bachelor's program at Oregon State was ranked #73 on College Factual's Best Schools for design list. It is also ranked #1 in Oregon.
During the 2020-2021 academic year, Oregon State University handed out 114 bachelor's degrees in design & applied arts. This is an increase of 14% over the previous year when 100 degrees were handed out.
The median salary of design students who receive their bachelor's degree at Oregon State is $36,545. This is great news for graduates of the program, since this figure is higher than the national average of $32,733 for all design bachelor's degree recipients.
While getting their bachelor's degree at Oregon State, design students borrow a median amount of $23,419 in student loans. This is not too bad considering that the median debt load of all design bachelor's degree recipients across the country is $27,000.
The typical student loan payment of a bachelor's degree student from the design program at Oregon State is $487 per month.
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Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the design majors at Oregon State University.
In the 2020-2021 academic year, 114 students earned a bachelor's degree in design from Oregon State. About 82% of these graduates were women and the other 18% were men.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 64% of 2021 graduates were in this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Oregon State University with a bachelor's in design.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 7 |
| Black or African American | 1 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 10 |
| White | 73 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 10 |
| Other Races | 13 |
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Music | 28 |
| Fine & Studio Arts | 22 |
| General Visual & Performing Arts | 3 |
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