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. Find out how LCAD ranks among other schools offering degrees in design & applied arts.
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LCAD holds a strong position among schools offering design & applied arts. In particular, it placed #523 out of 603 schools by College Factual. It is also ranked #74 in California.
During the most recent reporting year, Laguna College of Art and Design handed out 92 bachelor’s degrees in design & applied arts.
Earning a bachelor’s degree at LCAD, design & applied arts students accumulate a median of $27,000 in student loans. This is below $27,208, the typical median for all majors at LCAD.
Information about average full-time undergraduate tuition and fees is shown in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $33,600 | $37,500 |
Learn more about LCAD tuition and fees.
Among recent graduates, 30% of design & applied arts bachelor’s degrees went to men and 70% went to women.
The majority of design & applied arts bachelor’s degree graduates at LCAD were White. Roughly 46% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Laguna College of Art and Design with a bachelor’s in design & applied arts.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 18 |
| Black or African American | 1 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 18 |
| White | 42 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 3 |
| Other Races | 10 |
For the most recent academic year available, 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 LCAD are White. Roughly 40% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Laguna College of Art and Design with a master’s in design & applied arts.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 1 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1 |
| White | 2 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 1 |
| Other Races | 0 |
Review the following statistics on the composition of the design & applied arts majors at Laguna College of Art and Design.
The design & applied arts program at LCAD includes the following concentrations:
| Concentration | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Illustration | 44 |
| Game and Interactive Media Design | 40 |
| Graphic Design | 13 |
LCAD awarded 44 degrees in illustration in the most recent reporting year — 82% to women and 18% to men. The most common background among these graduates was White (48%).
LCAD granted 40 degrees in game and interactive media design recently — 48% to women and 52% to men. Most of these graduates identified as White (40%).
LCAD awarded 13 completions in graphic design recently — 85% to women and 15% to men. The largest share of these graduates were White (54%).
More about our data sources and methodologies.