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. Also, learn how WWU ranks among other schools offering degrees in design.
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WWU is in the top 10% of the country for design. More specifically it was ranked #30 out of 407 schools by College Factual. It is also ranked #2 in Washington.
During the 2020-2021 academic year, Western Washington University handed out 61 bachelor's degrees in design & applied arts. This is a decrease of 8% over the previous year when 66 degrees were handed out.
The median salary of design students who receive their bachelor's degree at WWU is $39,818. 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 WWU, design students borrow a median amount of $20,000 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 Western Washington University.
During the 2020-2021 academic year, 61 design majors earned their bachelor's degree from WWU. Of these graduates, 39% were men and 61% 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 Western Washington University with a bachelor's in design.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 2 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 7 |
| White | 44 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 8 |
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Fine & Studio Arts | 92 |
| Drama & Theater Arts | 41 |
| Music | 22 |
| Dance | 6 |
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