Here is an overview of the program, including its ranking, popularity, student demographics, and graduate outcomes. Also, learn how CCSU ranks among other schools offering degrees in design & applied arts.
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CCSU ranks competitively among schools offering design & applied arts. Specifically, it ranked #162 out of 603 schools by College Factual. It is also ranked #2 in Connecticut.
For the most recent IPEDS reporting year, Central Connecticut State University handed out 40 bachelor’s degrees in design & applied arts.
Design & Applied Arts graduates with a bachelor’s degree from CCSU earn a median of $50,565 a year. This is lower than $68,811, the median for all majors at CCSU.
To complete a bachelor’s at CCSU, design & applied arts students borrow a median amount of $22,641 in student loans. This is below $24,316, the typical median for all majors at CCSU.
The full-time undergraduate tuition and fees are shown below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $6,162 | $10,498 |
| Fees | $6,052 | $6,052 |
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In the most recent graduating class, 52% of design & applied arts bachelor’s degrees went to men and 48% went to women.
The majority of design & applied arts bachelor’s degree graduates at CCSU were White. About 52% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Central Connecticut State University with a bachelor’s in design & applied arts.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 2 |
| Black or African American | 9 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 5 |
| White | 21 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 1 |
| Other Races | 2 |
In the most recent graduating class, 60% of design & applied arts master’s degrees went to men and 40% went to women.
The majority of design & applied arts master’s degree graduates at CCSU were White. Approximately 80% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Central Connecticut State University with a master’s in design & applied arts.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1 |
| White | 4 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 0 |
Review the following statistics on the composition of the design & applied arts majors at Central Connecticut State University.
This design & applied arts program at CCSU offers the following related majors:
| Concentration | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Design and Visual Communications, General | 45 |
CCSU awarded 45 degrees in design and visual communications, general in the most recent reporting year — 47% to women and 53% to men. Most of these graduates identified as White (56%).