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. We've also included details on how USC ranks compared to other colleges offering a major in design.
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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, USC came in at #9. This puts it in the top 5% of the country in this field of study. It is also ranked #2 in California.
During the 2020-2021 academic year, University of Southern California handed out 46 bachelor's degrees in design & applied arts. This is an increase of 39% over the previous year when 33 degrees were handed out.
In 2021, 21 students received their master’s degree in design from USC. This makes it the #22 most popular school for design master’s degree candidates in the country.
Design majors who earn their bachelor's degree from USC go on to jobs where they make a median salary of $29,631 a year. This is less than $32,733, which is the national median of all design majors in the nation who earn bachelor's degrees.
While getting their bachelor's degree at USC, design students borrow a median amount of $18,262 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 Southern California.
For the most recent academic year available, 43% of design bachelor's degrees went to men and 57% went to women.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of Southern California with a bachelor's in design.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 11 |
| Black or African American | 2 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 6 |
| White | 16 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 8 |
| Other Races | 3 |
During the 2020-2021 academic year, 21 design majors earned their master's degree from USC. Of these graduates, 19% were men and 81% were women.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of Southern California with a master's in design.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 2 |
| Black or African American | 1 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 4 |
| White | 2 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 12 |
| Other Races | 0 |
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Film, Video & Photographic Arts | 310 |
| Music | 182 |
| Drama & Theater Arts | 175 |
| Arts & Media Management | 111 |
| Fine & Studio Arts | 82 |
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