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 UNI ranks in comparison to other schools with design programs.
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BA in Graphic Design & Media Arts
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The bachelor's program at UNI was ranked #91 on College Factual's Best Schools for design list. It is also ranked #4 in Iowa.
During the 2020-2021 academic year, University of Northern Iowa handed out 50 bachelor's degrees in design & applied arts. This is an increase of 39% over the previous year when 36 degrees were handed out.
Design majors who earn their bachelor's degree from UNI go on to jobs where they make a median salary of $34,800 a year. This is great news for graduates of the program, since this figure is higher than the national average of $32,733 for all design bachelor's degree recipients.
While getting their bachelor's degree at UNI, design students borrow a median amount of $25,100 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.
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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 Northern Iowa.
Of the 50 students who earned a bachelor's degree in Design & Applied Arts from UNI in 2020-2021, 12% were men and 88% were women.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 72% of 2021 graduates were in this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of Northern Iowa with a bachelor's in design.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 1 |
| Black or African American | 2 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 6 |
| White | 36 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 1 |
| Other Races | 4 |
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Music | 36 |
| Fine & Studio Arts | 22 |
| Drama & Theater Arts | 19 |
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