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. Also, learn how UMN Twin Cities ranks among other schools offering degrees in design.
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In College Factual's most recent rankings for the best schools for design majors, UMN Twin Cities came in at #10. This puts it in the top 5% of the country in this field of study. It is also ranked #1 in Minnesota.
During the 2020-2021 academic year, University of Minnesota - Twin Cities handed out 116 bachelor's degrees in design & applied arts. This is a decrease of 12% over the previous year when 132 degrees were handed out.
In 2021, 13 students received their master’s degree in design from UMN Twin Cities. This makes it the #37 most popular school for design master’s degree candidates in the country.
In addition, 1 students received their doctoral degrees in design in 2021, making the school the #2 most popular school in the United States for this category of students.
The median salary of design students who receive their bachelor's degree at UMN Twin Cities is $40,607. 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 UMN Twin Cities, design students borrow a median amount of $24,000 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 UMN Twin Cities is $290 per month.
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Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the design majors at University of Minnesota - Twin Cities.
During the 2020-2021 academic year, 116 design majors earned their bachelor's degree from UMN Twin Cities. Of these graduates, 21% were men and 79% were women.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 78% of 2021 graduates were in this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of Minnesota - Twin Cities with a bachelor's in design.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 7 |
| Black or African American | 3 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 2 |
| White | 90 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 9 |
| Other Races | 5 |
For the most recent academic year available, 15% of design master's degrees went to men and 85% went to women.
The majority of master's degree recipients in this major at UMN Twin Cities are white. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 54% of students fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of Minnesota - Twin Cities with a master's in design.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 1 |
| Black or African American | 1 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1 |
| White | 7 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 3 |
| Other Races | 0 |
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Fine & Studio Arts | 78 |
| Drama & Theater Arts | 69 |
| Music | 69 |
| Film, Video & Photographic Arts | 34 |
| Dance | 14 |
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