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. We've also included details on how UC Santa Cruz ranks compared to other colleges offering a major in design.
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BA in Graphic Design & Media Arts
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The bachelor's program at UC Santa Cruz was ranked #71 on College Factual's Best Schools for design list. It is also ranked #14 in California.
During the 2020-2021 academic year, University of California - Santa Cruz handed out 108 bachelor's degrees in design & applied arts. This is an increase of 38% over the previous year when 78 degrees were handed out.
Design majors who earn their bachelor's degree from UC Santa Cruz go on to jobs where they make a median salary of $31,645 a year. This is less than $32,733, which is the national median of all design majors in the nation who earn bachelor's degrees.
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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 University of California - Santa Cruz.
Of the 108 students who earned a bachelor's degree in Design & Applied Arts from UC Santa Cruz in 2020-2021, 60% were men and 40% were women.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of California - Santa Cruz with a bachelor's in design.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 42 |
| Black or African American | 3 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 16 |
| White | 22 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 14 |
| Other Races | 11 |
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Film, Video & Photographic Arts | 179 |
| Fine & Studio Arts | 147 |
| Drama & Theater Arts | 36 |
| Music | 25 |
| Other Visual Art | 13 |
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