Here, 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 #9. This puts it in the top 5% of the country in this field of study. It is also ranked #1 in Minnesota.
During the 2021-2022 academic year, University of Minnesota - Twin Cities handed out 123 bachelor's degrees in design & applied arts. This is an increase of 6% over the previous year when 116 degrees were handed out.
In 2022, 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 2022, 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 $42,462. 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.
While getting their bachelor's degree at UMN Twin Cities, design students borrow a median amount of $34,120 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 $36,178.
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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In 2022-2023, the average part-time undergraduate tuition at UMN Twin Cities was $1,324 per credit hour for out-of-state students. The average for in-state students was $558 per credit hour. The following table shows the average full-time tuition and fees for undergraduates.
In State | Out of State | |
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Tuition | $14,496 | $34,410 |
Fees | $1,992 | $1,992 |
Books and Supplies | $1,000 | $1,000 |
On Campus Room and Board | $13,028 | $13,028 |
On Campus Other Expenses | $2,350 | $2,350 |
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In the 2021-2022 academic year, 123 students earned a bachelor's degree in design from UMN Twin Cities. About 69% of these graduates were women and the other 31% were men.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 64% of 2022 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 |
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Asian | 18 |
Black or African American | 1 |
Hispanic or Latino | 7 |
White | 79 |
Non-Resident Aliens | 8 |
Other Races | 10 |
UMN Twin Cities does not offer an online option for its design bachelor’s degree program at this time. To see if the school offers distance learning options in other areas, visit the UMN Twin Cities Online Learning page.
During the 2021-2022 academic year, 6 students graduated with a master's degree in design from UMN Twin Cities. About 33% were men and 67% were 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, 67% 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 |
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Asian | 0 |
Black or African American | 1 |
Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
White | 4 |
Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
Other Races | 1 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the design majors at University of Minnesota - Twin Cities.
Related Major | Annual Graduates |
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Fine & Studio Arts | 101 |
Music | 66 |
Drama & Theater Arts | 57 |
Film, Video & Photographic Arts | 32 |
Dance | 11 |
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