by our College Data Analytics TeamHere is an overview of this program at Western. It is offered at the Bachelor’s level. It ranks as high as #8 out of 13 schools (Bachelor’s level) by College Factual. Jump to any of the following sections:
By College Factual’s measure, Western highly for design & applied arts, placing at #333 out of 558 schools nationally.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Design & Applied Arts Schools | 333 of 558 |
| Best Design & Applied Arts Schools in North Carolina | 12 of 25 |
| Best Design & Applied Arts Schools in the Southeast Region | 57 of 113 |
The following degree levels are available for design & applied arts at Western, along with how many graduates complete each level annually.
| Degree Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s | 22 |
For the most recent IPEDS reporting year, Western Carolina University conferred 22 bachelor’s degrees in design & applied arts.
Western is a solid choice among schools offering design & applied arts at the bachelor’s level. Specifically, it ranked #8 out of 13 schools by College Factual.
Design & Applied Arts students who finish a bachelor’s at Western report a median salary of $43,753 a year. This is below $52,554, the median for all majors at Western.
While getting their bachelor’s degree at Western, design & applied arts students borrow a median amount of $29,911 in student loans. This is higher than $24,235, the typical median for all majors at Western.
Information about average full-time undergraduate tuition and fees is shown in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $1,000 | $5,000 |
| Fees | $3,630 | $3,630 |
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Among recent graduates, 9% of design & applied arts bachelor’s degrees went to men and 91% went to women.
The largest share of design & applied arts bachelor’s degree graduates at Western are White. Approximately 82% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Western Carolina University with a bachelor’s in design & applied arts.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 2 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 2 |
| White | 18 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 0 |
Western conferred 22 bachelor’s degrees in interior design recently — 91% to women and 9% to men. The largest share of these graduates were White (82%).
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