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. Also, learn how Radford ranks among other schools offering degrees in design.
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The bachelor's program at Radford was ranked #248 on College Factual's Best Schools for design list. It is also ranked #7 in Virginia.
During the 2020-2021 academic year, Radford University handed out 36 bachelor's degrees in design & applied arts. This is an increase of 24% over the previous year when 29 degrees were handed out.
Design majors who earn their bachelor's degree from Radford go on to jobs where they make a median salary of $33,128 a year. 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 Radford, design students borrow a median amount of $27,000 in student loans. This is about the same as the median debt load of alldesign bachelor's degree recipients across the nation.
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BA in Graphic Design & Media Arts - 3D Modeling & Animation
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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 Radford University.
Of the 36 students who earned a bachelor's degree in Design & Applied Arts from Radford in 2020-2021, 17% were men and 83% were women.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 56% of 2021 graduates were in this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Radford University with a bachelor's in design.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 9 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 4 |
| White | 20 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 1 |
| Other Races | 2 |
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Fine & Studio Arts | 53 |
| Music | 29 |
| Drama & Theater Arts | 13 |
| Dance | 5 |
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