by our College Data Analytics TeamWe've gathered data and other essential information about the program, such as the average salary of graduates, ethnicity of students, how many students graduated in recent times, and more. Also, learn how WPU ranks among other schools offering degrees in design.
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The bachelor's program at WPU was ranked #379 on College Factual's Best Schools for design list. It is also ranked #13 in North Carolina.
During the 2020-2021 academic year, William Peace University handed out 23 bachelor's degrees in design & applied arts. This is an increase of 77% over the previous year when 13 degrees were handed out.
Design majors who earn their bachelor's degree from WPU go on to jobs where they make a median salary of $26,498 a year. Unfortunately, this is lower than the national average of $32,733 for all design students.
While getting their bachelor's degree at WPU, design students borrow a median amount of $24,978 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.
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BA in Graphic Design & Media Arts - Web Design
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Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the design majors at William Peace University.
Of the 23 students who graduated with a Bachelor’s in design from WPU in 2021, 91% were men and 9% were women.
The majority of bachelor's degree recipients in this major at WPU are white. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 61% of students fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from William Peace University with a bachelor's in design.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 2 |
| Black or African American | 5 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1 |
| White | 14 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 1 |
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Drama & Theater Arts | 11 |
| Arts & Media Management | 1 |
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