by our College Data Analytics TeamWe've gathered data and other essential information about the program, such as the average salary of graduates, ethnicity of students, how many students graduated in recent times, and more. In addition, we cover how MSU Denver ranks in comparison to other schools with design programs.
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The bachelor's program at MSU Denver was ranked #317 on College Factual's Best Schools for design list. It is also ranked #5 in Colorado.
| Ranking Type | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Design & Applied Arts Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 255 |
| Best Design & Applied Arts Schools | 317 |
During the 2021-2022 academic year, Metropolitan State University of Denver handed out 63 bachelor's degrees in design & applied arts. This is an increase of 13% over the previous year when 56 degrees were handed out.
The median salary of design students who receive their bachelor's degree at MSU Denver is $39,450. This is higher than $32,606, which is the national median for all design bachelor's degree recipients.
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In 2022-2023, the average part-time undergraduate tuition at MSU Denver was $920 per credit hour for out-of-state students. The average for in-state students was $296 per credit hour. The average full-time tuition and fees for undergraduates are shown in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $8,868 | $27,591 |
| Fees | $1,912 | $1,912 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,460 | $1,460 |
Learn more about MSU Denver tuition and fees.
In the 2021-2022 academic year, 63 students earned a bachelor's degree in design from MSU Denver. About 43% of these graduates were women and the other 57% were men.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 65% of 2022 graduates were in this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Metropolitan State University of Denver with a bachelor's in design.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 1 |
| Black or African American | 1 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 13 |
| White | 41 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 1 |
| Other Races | 6 |
MSU Denver does not offer an online option for its design bachelor’s degree program at this time. To see if the school offers distance learning options in other areas, visit the MSU Denver Online Learning page.
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the design majors at Metropolitan State University of Denver.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Fine & Studio Arts | 33 |
| Music | 25 |
| Drama & Theater Arts | 16 |
| Dance | 1 |
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