by our College Data Analytics TeamHere is an overview of this program at MSU. It is offered at the Bachelor’s level, with graduate study also available. At its best it places at #2 out of 11 schools (Bachelor’s level) by College Factual. Jump to any of the following sections:
College Factual rates MSU among the top schools in the country for design & applied arts, placing at #116 out of 558 schools nationally.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Design & Applied Arts Schools | 116 of 558 |
| Best Design & Applied Arts Schools in Michigan | 2 of 16 |
| Best Design & Applied Arts Schools in the Great Lakes Region | 20 of 77 |
The table below lists every degree level offered in design & applied arts at MSU, along with how many graduates complete each level annually.
| Degree Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s | 135 |
| Graduate Certificate | 3 |
During the most recent reporting year, Michigan State University handed out 135 bachelor’s degrees in design & applied arts.
MSU is among the very best schools in the country for design & applied arts at the bachelor’s level. Specifically, it ranked #2 out of 11 schools by College Factual.
Design & Applied Arts majors who earn their bachelor’s degree from MSU report a median salary of $47,546 a year. This is lower than $69,754, the median for all majors at MSU.
While getting their bachelor’s degree at MSU, design & applied arts graduates take on a median debt of $28,175 in student loans. This is above $25,213, the typical median for all majors at MSU.
The full-time undergraduate tuition and fees are shown below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $14,750 | $44,510 |
| Fees | $340 | $340 |
Learn more about MSU tuition and fees.
Among recent graduates, 49% of design & applied arts bachelor’s degrees went to men and 51% went to women.
The majority of design & applied arts bachelor’s degree graduates at MSU were White. About 65% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Michigan State University with a bachelor’s in design & applied arts.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 12 |
| Black or African American | 9 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 12 |
| White | 88 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 8 |
| Other Races | 6 |
MSU granted 62 bachelor’s degrees in game and interactive media design recently — 16% to women and 84% to men. The most common background among these graduates was White (66%).
MSU granted 38 bachelor’s degrees in graphic design in the latest year of data — 74% to women and 26% to men. The largest share of these graduates were White (58%).
MSU awarded 19 bachelor’s degrees in interior design in the latest year of data — 89% to women and 11% to men. The largest share of these graduates were White (84%).
MSU awarded 16 bachelor’s degrees in fashion/apparel design in the most recent reporting year — 88% to women and 12% to men. The largest share of these graduates were White (56%).
This program is also offered at the graduate level at MSU. Annual graduate completions by level are shown below.
| Graduate Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Graduate Certificate Degrees in Design & Applied Arts | 3 |
