by our College Data Analytics TeamHere is an overview of the graduate program in design & applied arts at UIC. Graduate degrees are awarded at the Master’s level, with undergraduate study also available. Its best result is a rank of #2 out of 2 schools (Master’s level) by College Factual. Jump to any of the following sections:
By College Factual’s measure, UIC as a strong choice for design & applied arts, ranked #124 out of 637 schools nationally.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Design & Applied Arts Schools | 124 of 637 |
| Best Design & Applied Arts Schools in Illinois | 6 of 19 |
| Best Design & Applied Arts Schools in the Great Lakes Region | 21 of 82 |
The following degree levels are offered in design & applied arts at UIC, along with how many graduates complete each level annually.
| Degree Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s | 57 |
| Master’s | 13 |
In the most recent year for which we have data, University of Illinois Chicago awarded 13 master’s degrees in design & applied arts.
UIC is among the very best schools in the country for design & applied arts at the master’s level. In particular it placed #2 out of 2 schools by College Factual.
The full-time graduate tuition and fees are shown below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $36,000 | $45,000 |
| Fees | $3,160 | $3,160 |
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Among recent graduates, 38% of design & applied arts master’s degrees went to men and 62% went to women.
The largest share of design & applied arts master’s degree graduates at UIC are Asian. Approximately 31% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of Illinois Chicago with a master’s in design & applied arts.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 4 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1 |
| White | 4 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 3 |
| Other Races | 1 |
UIC granted 7 master’s degrees in industrial and product design in the latest year of data — 43% to women and 57% to men. The largest share of these graduates were Asian (43%).
UIC awarded 6 master’s completions in graphic design in the latest year of data — 83% to women and 17% to men. Most of these graduates identified as White (67%).
This field is also offered at the undergraduate level at UIC. Annual undergraduate completions by level are shown below.
| Undergraduate Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s Degrees in Design & Applied Arts | 57 |