by our College Data Analytics TeamWe’ve pulled together some essential information you should know about the program, including how many students graduate each year, the diversity of these students, average starting salaries, and more. Also, learn how California State University-Chico ranks among other schools offering degrees in design & applied arts.
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California State University-Chico holds a strong position among schools offering design & applied arts. In particular, it placed #138 out of 603 schools by College Factual. It is also ranked #17 in California.
For the most recent IPEDS reporting year, California State University-Chico awarded 99 bachelor’s degrees in design & applied arts.
Design & Applied Arts majors who earn their bachelor’s degree from California State University-Chico report a median salary of $37,032 a year. This is lower than $57,793, the median for all majors at California State University-Chico.
To complete a bachelor’s at California State University-Chico, design & applied arts graduates take on a median debt of $19,047 in student loans. This is higher than $18,690, the typical median for all majors at California State University-Chico.
Average full-time tuition and fees are listed in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $5,742 | $18,684 |
| Fees | $2,388 | $2,388 |
Learn more about California State University-Chico tuition and fees.
For the most recent academic year available, 58% of design & applied arts bachelor’s degrees went to men and 42% went to women.
The largest share of design & applied arts bachelor’s degree graduates at California State University-Chico are White. Roughly 42% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from California State University-Chico with a bachelor’s in design & applied arts.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 14 |
| Black or African American | 1 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 36 |
| White | 42 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 1 |
| Other Races | 5 |
Here are the demographics of the design & applied arts majors at California State University-Chico.
This design & applied arts program at California State University-Chico includes the following concentrations:
| Concentration | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Game and Interactive Media Design | 68 |
| Design and Visual Communications, General | 31 |
California State University-Chico granted 68 degrees in game and interactive media design recently — 34% to women and 66% to men. Most of these graduates identified as White (44%).
California State University-Chico granted 31 completions in design and visual communications, general in the most recent reporting year — 61% to women and 39% to men. The most common background among these graduates was Hispanic or Latino (42%).