We’ve pulled together some essential information you should know about the program, including rankings, popularity, diversity, and earnings. Also, learn how GCU compares to other colleges that offer design & applied arts.
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GCU ranks competitively among schools offering design & applied arts. In particular, it placed #188 out of 603 schools by College Factual. It is also ranked #6 in Arizona.
During the most recent reporting year, Grand Canyon University awarded 124 bachelor’s degrees in design & applied arts.
While getting their bachelor’s degree at GCU, design & applied arts students accumulate a median of $27,000 in student loans. This is lower than $30,001, the typical median for all majors at GCU.
The full-time undergraduate tuition and fees are shown below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $16,500 | $16,473 |
| Fees | $2,035 | $2,035 |
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Among recent graduates, 27% of design & applied arts bachelor’s degrees went to men and 73% went to women.
The largest share of design & applied arts bachelor’s degree graduates at GCU were White. Roughly 61% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Grand Canyon University with a bachelor’s in design & applied arts.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 9 |
| Black or African American | 3 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 22 |
| White | 76 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 2 |
| Other Races | 12 |
Here are the demographics of the design & applied arts majors at Grand Canyon University.
This design & applied arts program at GCU breaks down into the following more specific areas of study:
| Concentration | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Graphic Design | 124 |
GCU conferred 124 completions in graphic design recently — 73% to women and 27% to men. The most common background among these graduates was White (61%). This count includes degrees completed through distance education.
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