by our College Data Analytics TeamHere, 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. Also, learn how Pratt Institute ranks among other schools offering degrees in design.
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In College Factual's most recent rankings for the best schools for design majors, Pratt Institute came in at #19. This puts it in the top 5% of the country in this field of study. It is also ranked #3 in New York.
During the 2020-2021 academic year, Pratt Institute - Main handed out 400 bachelor's degrees in design & applied arts. This is an increase of 3% over the previous year when 387 degrees were handed out.
In 2021, 180 students received their master’s degree in design from Pratt Institute. This makes it the #2 most popular school for design master’s degree candidates in the country.
The median salary of design students who receive their bachelor's degree at Pratt Institute is $36,210. This is higher than $32,733, which is the national median for all design bachelor's degree recipients.
Graduates of the master's design program at Pratt Institute make a median salary of $51,744. This is a better than average outcome since the median salary for all design graduates with a master's is $46,655.
While getting their bachelor's degree at Pratt Institute, design students borrow a median amount of $26,000 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 Pratt Institute is $1,175 per month.
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Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the design majors at Pratt Institute - Main.
For the most recent academic year available, 32% of design associate's degrees went to men and 68% went to women.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Pratt Institute - Main with a associate's in design.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 7 |
| Black or African American | 4 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 8 |
| White | 13 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 5 |
| Other Races | 1 |
During the 2020-2021 academic year, 400 students graduated with a bachelor's degree in design from Pratt Institute. About 28% were men and 72% were women.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Pratt Institute - Main with a bachelor's in design.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 57 |
| Black or African American | 10 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 31 |
| White | 121 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 160 |
| Other Races | 21 |
Of the 180 design students who graduated with a master's degree in 2020-2021 from Pratt Institute, about 21% were men and 79% were women.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Pratt Institute - Main with a master's in design.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 7 |
| Black or African American | 1 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 6 |
| White | 26 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 138 |
| Other Races | 2 |
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Fine & Studio Arts | 140 |
| Film, Video & Photographic Arts | 70 |
| Arts & Media Management | 51 |
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