by our College Data Analytics TeamHere is an overview of the program, including rankings, popularity, diversity, and earnings. Find out how BSU stacks up against peers offering design & applied arts.
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BSU holds a strong position among schools offering design & applied arts. In particular, it placed #112 out of 603 schools by College Factual. It is also ranked #4 in Indiana.
In the most recent year for which we have data, Ball State University awarded 51 bachelor’s degrees in design & applied arts.
While getting their bachelor’s degree at BSU, design & applied arts students borrow a median amount of $22,000 in student loans. This is lower than $24,488, the typical median for all majors at BSU.
Average full-time tuition and fees are listed in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $9,628 | $27,496 |
| Fees | $2,134 | $2,134 |
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In the most recent graduating class, 8% of design & applied arts bachelor’s degrees went to men and 92% went to women.
The majority of design & applied arts bachelor’s degree graduates at BSU were White. About 76% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Ball State University with a bachelor’s in design & applied arts.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 2 |
| Black or African American | 3 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 3 |
| White | 39 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 4 |
Every one of the 10 students who graduated with a master’s degree in design & applied arts from BSU identified as women.
The largest share of design & applied arts master’s degree graduates at BSU are White. Approximately 70% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Ball State University with a master’s in design & applied arts.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 1 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1 |
| White | 7 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 1 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the design & applied arts majors at Ball State University.
The design & applied arts program at BSU includes the following concentrations:
| Concentration | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Interior Design | 35 |
| Design and Visual Communications, General | 19 |
| Fashion/Apparel Design | 4 |
| Commercial and Advertising Art | 3 |
BSU awarded 35 completions in interior design in the most recent reporting year — 100% to women and 0% to men. The most common background among these graduates was White (77%). This count includes degrees completed through distance education.
BSU conferred 19 degrees in design and visual communications, general in the latest year of data — 95% to women and 5% to men. The most common background among these graduates was White (79%).
BSU awarded 4 degrees in fashion/apparel design in the latest year of data — 75% to women and 25% to men. Most of these graduates identified as White (50%).
BSU awarded 3 completions in commercial and advertising art recently — 33% to women and 67% to men. The largest share of these graduates were White (67%).