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. In addition, we cover how UIUC ranks in comparison to other schools with design programs.
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BA in Graphic Design & Media Arts
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In College Factual's most recent rankings for the best schools for design majors, UIUC came in at #11. This puts it in the top 5% of the country in this field of study. It is also ranked #1 in Illinois.
During the 2020-2021 academic year, University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign handed out 105 bachelor's degrees in design & applied arts. This is a decrease of 3% over the previous year when 108 degrees were handed out.
The median salary of design students who receive their bachelor's degree at UIUC is $44,353. This is higher than $32,733, which is the national median for all design bachelor's degree recipients.
While getting their bachelor's degree at UIUC, design students borrow a median amount of $18,839 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.
The typical student loan payment of a bachelor's degree student from the design program at UIUC is $595 per month.
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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 Illinois at Urbana-Champaign.
During the 2020-2021 academic year, 105 students graduated with a bachelor's degree in design from UIUC. About 36% were men and 64% were women.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign with a bachelor's in design.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 21 |
| Black or African American | 6 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 11 |
| White | 39 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 26 |
| Other Races | 2 |
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Music | 129 |
| Fine & Studio Arts | 52 |
| Drama & Theater Arts | 43 |
| Dance | 14 |
| Film, Video & Photographic Arts | 8 |
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