by our College Data Analytics TeamWe've gathered data and other essential information about the program, such as the average salary of graduates, ethnicity of students, how many students graduated in recent times, and more. Also, learn how U of U ranks among other schools offering degrees in design.
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U of U was ranked #47 on College Factual's most recent list of the best schools for design majors. This puts the bachelor's program at the school solidly in the top 15% of all colleges and universities in the country. It is also ranked #2 in Utah.
During the 2020-2021 academic year, University of Utah handed out 28 bachelor's degrees in design & applied arts. This is an increase of 22% over the previous year when 23 degrees were handed out.
The median salary of design students who receive their bachelor's degree at U of U is $52,747. 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 U of U, design students borrow a median amount of $16,344 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 Utah.
Of the 28 students who graduated with a Bachelor’s in design from U of U in 2021, 61% were men and 39% were women.
The majority of bachelor's degree recipients in this major at U of U are white. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 82% of students fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of Utah with a bachelor's in design.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 1 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 3 |
| White | 23 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 1 |
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Film, Video & Photographic Arts | 126 |
| Music | 94 |
| Fine & Studio Arts | 77 |
| Dance | 53 |
| Drama & Theater Arts | 40 |
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