by our College Data Analytics TeamHere is an overview of this program at UH. It is offered at the Bachelor’s level, with graduate study also available. Its best result is a rank of #6 out of 22 schools (Bachelor’s level) by College Factual. Jump to any of the following sections:
By College Factual’s measure, UH among the top schools in the country for design & applied arts, ranked #91 out of 558 schools nationally.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Design & Applied Arts Schools | 91 of 558 |
| Best Design & Applied Arts Schools in Texas | 7 of 35 |
| Best Design & Applied Arts Schools in the Southwest Region | 11 of 57 |
Here is each degree level granted in design & applied arts at UH, along with how many graduates complete each level annually.
| Degree Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s | 41 |
| Master’s | 2 |
For the most recent IPEDS reporting year, University of Houston awarded 41 bachelor’s degrees in design & applied arts.
UH ranks competitively among schools offering design & applied arts at the bachelor’s level. In particular it placed #6 out of 22 schools by College Factual.
Design & Applied Arts graduates with a bachelor’s degree from UH earn a median of $54,250 a year. This is below $66,496, the median for all majors at UH.
While getting their bachelor’s degree at UH, design & applied arts students accumulate a median of $27,000 in student loans. This is above $21,255, the typical median for all majors at UH.
Information about average full-time undergraduate tuition and fees is shown in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $8,685 | $21,515 |
| Fees | $1,032 | $1,032 |
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In the most recent graduating class, 41% of design & applied arts bachelor’s degrees went to men and 59% went to women.
The majority of design & applied arts bachelor’s degree graduates at UH were Hispanic or Latino. Approximately 34% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of Houston with a bachelor’s in design & applied arts.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 7 |
| Black or African American | 1 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 14 |
| White | 14 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 3 |
| Other Races | 2 |
UH awarded 23 bachelor’s completions in graphic design in the latest year of data — 74% to women and 26% to men. The largest share of these graduates were Hispanic or Latino (43%).
UH conferred 18 bachelor’s degrees in industrial and product design in the latest year of data — 39% to women and 61% to men. The most common background among these graduates was White (33%).
Graduate study is also available at UH. Annual graduate completions by level are shown below.
| Graduate Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Master’s Degrees in Design & Applied Arts | 2 |
