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 UT Chattanooga ranks among other schools offering degrees in design.
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The bachelor's program at UT Chattanooga was ranked #213 on College Factual's Best Schools for design list. It is also ranked #4 in Tennessee.
During the 2020-2021 academic year, The University of Tennessee - Chattanooga handed out 10 bachelor's degrees in design & applied arts. This is an increase of 11% over the previous year when 9 degrees were handed out.
In 2021, 1 students received their master’s degree in design from UT Chattanooga. This makes it the #104 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 UT Chattanooga is $45,039. 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 UT Chattanooga, design students borrow a median amount of $25,000 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.
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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 The University of Tennessee - Chattanooga.
All of the 10 students who graduated with a Bachelor’s in design from UT Chattanooga in 2021 were women.
The majority of bachelor's degree recipients in this major at UT Chattanooga are white. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 80% of students fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from The University of Tennessee - Chattanooga with a bachelor's in design.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1 |
| White | 8 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 1 |
All of the 1 students who graduated with a Master’s in design from UT Chattanooga in 2021 were men.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from The University of Tennessee - Chattanooga with a master's in design.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 0 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 1 |
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Fine & Studio Arts | 57 |
| Music | 14 |
| Drama & Theater Arts | 6 |
