by our College Data Analytics TeamWe’ve pulled together some essential information you should know about the program, including its ranking, popularity, student demographics, and graduate outcomes. See how Appalachian State University compares to other colleges that offer design & applied arts.
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Appalachian State University is a solid choice among schools offering design & applied arts. Specifically, it ranked #77 out of 603 schools by College Factual. It is also ranked #3 in North Carolina.
In the most recent year for which we have data, Appalachian State University awarded 120 bachelor’s degrees in design & applied arts.
Design & Applied Arts students who finish a bachelor’s at Appalachian State University report a median salary of $48,073 a year. This is below $50,311, the median for all majors at Appalachian State University.
To complete a bachelor’s at Appalachian State University, design & applied arts students borrow a median amount of $21,500 in student loans. This is lower than $22,075, the typical median for all majors at Appalachian State University.
Average full-time tuition and fees are listed in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $4,242 | $21,875 |
| Fees | $3,337 | $3,337 |
Learn more about Appalachian State University tuition and fees.
For the most recent academic year available, 36% of design & applied arts bachelor’s degrees went to men and 64% went to women.
The largest share of design & applied arts bachelor’s degree graduates at Appalachian State University were White. About 79% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Appalachian State University with a bachelor’s in design & applied arts.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 3 |
| Black or African American | 1 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 15 |
| White | 95 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 1 |
| Other Races | 5 |
Review the following statistics on the composition of the design & applied arts majors at Appalachian State University.
The design & applied arts program at Appalachian State University breaks down into the following more specific areas of study:
| Concentration | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Industrial and Product Design | 37 |
| Interior Design | 30 |
| Commercial Photography | 29 |
| Graphic Design | 24 |
Appalachian State University awarded 37 degrees in industrial and product design recently — 35% to women and 65% to men. Most of these graduates identified as White (84%).
Appalachian State University conferred 30 completions in interior design in the most recent reporting year — 93% to women and 7% to men. The most common background among these graduates was White (73%).
Appalachian State University conferred 29 completions in commercial photography in the most recent reporting year — 62% to women and 38% to men. Most of these graduates identified as White (79%).
Appalachian State University granted 24 degrees in graphic design recently — 75% to women and 25% to men. The most common background among these graduates was White (79%).