by our College Data Analytics TeamThe main focus area for this major is Graphic Design. For more details on this concentration, visit its profile page.
Design & Applied Arts is a major offered under the visual and performing arts program of study at University of Arkansas - Fort Smith. We’ve pulled together some essential information you should know about the bachelor’s degree program in design, including how many students graduate each year, the ethnic diversity of these students, and more.
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In 2019-2020, the average part-time undergraduate tuition at UAFS was $474 per credit hour for out-of-state students. The average for in-state students was $171 per credit hour. The following table shows the average full-time tuition and fees for undergraduates.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $4,104 | $11,376 |
| Fees | $1,650 | $1,650 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,544 | $1,544 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $9,090 | $9,090 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $5,430 | $5,430 |
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design who receive their bachelor’s degree from UAFS make an average of $29,685 a year during the early days of their career. That is 6% lower than the national average of $31,586.
UAFS does not offer an online option for its design bachelor’s degree program at this time. To see if the school offers distance learning options in other areas, visit the UAFS Online Learning page.
Of the students who received their bachelor’s degree in design in 2019-2020, 64.3% of them were women. This is less than the nationwide number of 70.3%.
Of those graduates who received a bachelor’s degree in design at UAFS in 2019-2020, 35.7% were racial-ethnic minorities*. This is higher than the nationwide number of 32%.
| Race/Ethnicity | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 2 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1 |
| Native American or Alaska Native | 1 |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 1 |
| White | 9 |
| International Students | 0 |
| Other Races/Ethnicities | 0 |
Design & Applied Arts students may decide to major in one of the following focus areas.
| Focus Area | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Graphic Design | 14 |
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| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Drama & Theater Arts | 7 |
| Fine & Studio Arts | 3 |
| Music | 4 |
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*The racial-ethnic minorities count is calculated by taking the total number of students and subtracting white students, international students, and students whose race/ethnicity was unknown. This number is then divided by the total number of students at the school to obtain the racial-ethnic minorities percentage.
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