by our College Data Analytics TeamWe’ve pulled together the essential facts you should know about graduate study in design & applied arts at ISU. Graduate degrees are awarded at the Master’s level, with undergraduate study also available. It ranks as high as #1 out of 1 schools (Master’s level) by College Factual. Jump to any of the following sections:
College Factual rates ISU among the top schools in the country for design & applied arts, placing at #92 out of 637 schools nationally.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Design & Applied Arts Schools | 92 of 637 |
| Best Design & Applied Arts Schools in Iowa | 2 of 9 |
| Best Design & Applied Arts Schools in the Plains States Region | 8 of 53 |
The table below lists every degree level granted in design & applied arts at ISU, along with how many graduates complete each level annually.
| Degree Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s | 245 |
| Master’s | 18 |
For the most recent IPEDS reporting year, Iowa State University handed out 18 master’s degrees in design & applied arts.
ISU is among the very best schools in the country for design & applied arts at the master’s level. In particular it placed #1 out of 1 schools by College Factual.
In the most recent graduating class, 44% of design & applied arts master’s degrees went to men and 56% went to women.
The majority of design & applied arts master’s degree graduates at ISU were Non-Resident Alien. Approximately 50% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Iowa State University with a master’s in design & applied arts.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 1 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 8 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 9 |
| Other Races | 0 |
ISU granted 8 master’s degrees in industrial and product design in the most recent reporting year — 38% to women and 62% to men. The most common background among these graduates was White (50%).
ISU conferred 5 master’s degrees in graphic design in the latest year of data — 60% to women and 40% to men. Most of these graduates identified as White (40%).
ISU conferred 5 master’s degrees in interior design in the latest year of data — 80% to women and 20% to men. The most common background among these graduates was Non-Resident Alien (60%).
Undergraduate study is also available at ISU. Here are the undergraduate award levels offered.
| Undergraduate Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s Degrees in Design & Applied Arts | 245 |