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 UD ranks compared to other colleges offering a major in design.
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UD was ranked #51 on College Factual's most recent list of the best schools for design majors. This puts the bachelor's program at the school solidly in the top 15% of all colleges and universities in the country. It is also ranked #1 in Delaware.
During the 2021-2022 academic year, University of Delaware handed out 35 bachelor's degrees in design & applied arts. This is an increase of 67% over the previous year when 21 degrees were handed out.
In 2022, 3 students received their master’s degree in design from UD. This makes it the #79 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 UD is $42,585. This is great news for graduates of the program, since this figure is higher than the national average of $32,606 for all design bachelor's degree recipients.
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In 2022-2023, the average part-time undergraduate tuition at UD was $1,570 per credit hour for out-of-state students. The average for in-state students was $585 per credit hour.
Information about average full-time undergraduate tuition and fees is shown in the table below.In State Out of State Tuition $14,040 $37,680 Fees $2,040 $2,040 Books and Supplies $1,000 $1,000 On Campus Room and Board $14,838 $14,838 On Campus Other Expenses $1,800 $1,800
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Of the 35 design students who graduated with a bachelor's degree in 2021-2022 from UD, about 14% were men and 86% were women.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 71% of 2022 graduates were in this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of Delaware with a bachelor's in design.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 3 |
| Black or African American | 1 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 2 |
| White | 25 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 4 |
Online degrees for the UD design bachelor’s degree program are not available at this time. To see if the school offers distance learning options in other areas, visit the UD Online Learning page.
All of the 9 students who graduated with a Master’s in design from UD in 2022 were women.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of Delaware with a master's in design.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 1 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 4 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 4 |
| Other Races | 0 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the design majors at University of Delaware.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Fine & Studio Arts | 55 |
| Music | 48 |
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