by our College Data Analytics TeamWe’ve pulled together the essential facts you should know about the program at WSU. Degrees are awarded at the Bachelor’s level. Its best result is a rank of #2 out of 2 schools (Bachelor’s level) by College Factual. Jump to any of the following sections:
By College Factual’s measure, WSU among the top schools in the country for design & applied arts, ranked #234 out of 558 schools nationally.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Design & Applied Arts Schools | 234 of 558 |
| Best Design & Applied Arts Schools in Kansas | 4 of 4 |
| Best Design & Applied Arts Schools in the Plains States Region | 25 of 48 |
The following degree levels are available for design & applied arts at WSU, along with how many graduates complete each level annually.
| Degree Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s | 25 |
For the most recent IPEDS reporting year, Wichita State University awarded 25 bachelor’s degrees in design & applied arts.
WSU ranks competitively among schools offering design & applied arts at the bachelor’s level. Its best result was #2 out of 2 schools by College Factual.
Design & Applied Arts graduates with a bachelor’s degree from WSU go on to jobs where they make a median salary of $38,472 a year. This is below $52,641, the median for all majors at WSU.
While getting their bachelor’s degree at WSU, design & applied arts students accumulate a median of $26,000 in student loans. This is higher than $24,307, the typical median for all majors at WSU.
The full-time undergraduate tuition and fees are shown below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $6,843 | $17,714 |
| Fees | $2,155 | $2,155 |
Learn more about WSU tuition and fees.
In the most recent graduating class, 28% of design & applied arts bachelor’s degrees went to men and 72% went to women.
The majority of design & applied arts bachelor’s degree graduates at WSU are White. About 60% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Wichita State University with a bachelor’s in design & applied arts.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 4 |
| Black or African American | 1 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 4 |
| White | 15 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 1 |
WSU awarded 25 bachelor’s completions in graphic design in the latest year of data — 72% to women and 28% to men. The most common background among these graduates was White (60%).
