by our College Data Analytics TeamWe’ve pulled together the essential facts you should know about the program at BGSU. You can study it at the Bachelor’s level, with graduate study also available. Its best result is a rank of #8 out of 15 schools (Bachelor’s level) by College Factual. Jump to any of the following sections:
By College Factual’s measure, BGSU as a strong choice for design & applied arts, coming in at #194 out of 558 schools nationally.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Design & Applied Arts Schools | 194 of 558 |
| Best Design & Applied Arts Schools in Ohio | 9 of 21 |
| Best Design & Applied Arts Schools in the Great Lakes Region | 33 of 77 |
The following degree levels are offered in design & applied arts at BGSU, along with how many graduates complete each level annually.
| Degree Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s | 44 |
| Master’s | 32 |
| Graduate Certificate | 22 |
During the most recent reporting year, Bowling Green State University-Main Campus conferred 44 bachelor’s degrees in design & applied arts.
BGSU is a solid choice among schools offering design & applied arts at the bachelor’s level. In particular it placed #8 out of 15 schools by College Factual.
Design & Applied Arts majors who earn their bachelor’s degree from BGSU go on to jobs where they make a median salary of $44,382 a year. This is below $53,424, the median for all majors at BGSU.
While getting their bachelor’s degree at BGSU, design & applied arts students accumulate a median of $27,000 in student loans. This is higher than $25,567, the typical median for all majors at BGSU.
Information about average full-time undergraduate tuition and fees is shown in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $10,776 | $19,393 |
| Fees | $2,507 | $2,507 |
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Among recent graduates, 11% of design & applied arts bachelor’s degrees went to men and 89% went to women.
The largest share of design & applied arts bachelor’s degree graduates at BGSU were White. Approximately 86% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Bowling Green State University-Main Campus with a bachelor’s in design & applied arts.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 3 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 38 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 3 |
BGSU awarded 28 bachelor’s completions in fashion/apparel design in the most recent reporting year — 93% to women and 7% to men. The most common background among these graduates was White (89%).
BGSU conferred 16 bachelor’s completions in graphic design in the latest year of data — 81% to women and 19% to men. Most of these graduates identified as White (81%).
This program is also offered at the graduate level at BGSU. Here are the graduate award levels offered.
| Graduate Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Master’s Degrees in Design & Applied Arts | 32 |
| Graduate Certificate Degrees in Design & Applied Arts | 22 |
