by our College Data Analytics TeamBelow are the key facts about this program at VCU. You can study it at the Bachelor’s level, with graduate study also available. At its best it places at #2 out of 6 schools (Bachelor’s level) by College Factual. Jump to any of the following sections:
College Factual ranks VCU among the top schools in the country for design & applied arts, ranked #170 out of 558 schools nationally.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Design & Applied Arts Schools | 170 of 558 |
| Best Design & Applied Arts Schools in Virginia | 2 of 10 |
| Best Design & Applied Arts Schools in the Southeast Region | 30 of 113 |
Here is each degree level offered in design & applied arts at VCU, along with how many graduates complete each level annually.
| Degree Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s | 353 |
| Master’s | 12 |
During the most recent reporting year, Virginia Commonwealth University handed out 353 bachelor’s degrees in design & applied arts.
VCU holds a strong position among schools offering design & applied arts at the bachelor’s level. Its best result was #2 out of 6 schools by College Factual.
Design & Applied Arts graduates with a bachelor’s degree from VCU earn a median of $39,889 a year. This is below $64,528, the median for all majors at VCU.
To complete a bachelor’s at VCU, design & applied arts students accumulate a median of $25,937 in student loans. This is above $23,820, the typical median for all majors at VCU.
The full-time undergraduate tuition and fees are shown below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $12,094 | $35,674 |
| Fees | $3,520 | $4,210 |
Learn more about VCU tuition and fees.
In the most recent graduating class, 21% of design & applied arts bachelor’s degrees went to men and 79% went to women.
The largest share of design & applied arts bachelor’s degree graduates at VCU were White. Roughly 46% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Virginia Commonwealth University with a bachelor’s in design & applied arts.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 53 |
| Black or African American | 49 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 46 |
| White | 163 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 6 |
| Other Races | 36 |
VCU awarded 139 bachelor’s completions in illustration in the latest year of data — 85% to women and 15% to men. The largest share of these graduates were White (47%).
VCU awarded 68 bachelor’s degrees in fashion/apparel design in the latest year of data — 82% to women and 18% to men. Most of these graduates identified as White (43%).
VCU conferred 67 bachelor’s degrees in graphic design in the most recent reporting year — 73% to women and 27% to men. The largest share of these graduates were White (46%).
VCU conferred 43 bachelor’s degrees in design and applied arts, other recently — 63% to women and 37% to men. The largest share of these graduates were White (44%).
VCU conferred 36 bachelor’s completions in interior design in the most recent reporting year — 78% to women and 22% to men. Most of these graduates identified as White (50%).
This program is also offered at the graduate level at VCU. Here are the graduate award levels offered.
| Graduate Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Master’s Degrees in Design & Applied Arts | 12 |
