by our College Data Analytics TeamBelow are the key facts about the program, including how many students graduate each year, the diversity of these students, average starting salaries, and more. See how NC State University compares to other colleges that offer design & applied arts.
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NC State University holds a strong position among schools offering design & applied arts. More specifically it was ranked #8 out of 345 schools by College Factual. It is also ranked #1 in North Carolina.
| Ranking Type | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Design & Applied Arts Bachelor’s Degree Schools in North Carolina | 1 |
| Best Design & Applied Arts Schools in North Carolina | 1 |
| College Major Top Ranked | 1 |
| Best Design & Applied Arts Bachelor’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region | 2 |
| Best Design & Applied Arts Schools in the Southeast Region | 2 |
| College Major Top Ranked | 2 |
| Best Value Design & Applied Arts Bachelor’s Degree Schools in North Carolina | 7 |
| Best Design & Applied Arts Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 8 |
| Best Design & Applied Arts Schools | 8 |
| College Major Top Ranked | 8 |
| Best Value Design & Applied Arts Schools in North Carolina | 18 |
| College Major Best Value | 18 |
During the most recent reporting year, North Carolina State University at Raleigh conferred 62 bachelor’s degrees in design & applied arts.
Design & Applied Arts graduates with a bachelor’s degree from NC State University earn a median of $57,533 a year. This is lower than $71,784, the median for all majors at NC State University.
Earning a bachelor’s degree at NC State University, design & applied arts students borrow a median amount of $20,500 in student loans. This is below $22,316, the typical median for all majors at NC State University.
Information about average full-time undergraduate tuition and fees is shown in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $6,535 | $30,583 |
| Fees | $2,264 | $2,264 |
Read more about NC State University tuition and fees.
For the most recent academic year available, 34% of design & applied arts bachelor’s degrees went to men and 66% went to women.
The majority of design & applied arts bachelor’s degree graduates at NC State University were White. Approximately 65% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from North Carolina State University at Raleigh with a bachelor’s in design & applied arts.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 10 |
| Black or African American | 5 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 3 |
| White | 40 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 4 |
For the most recent academic year available, 50% of design & applied arts master’s degrees went to men and 50% went to women.
The largest share of design & applied arts master’s degree graduates at NC State University are White. Roughly 67% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from North Carolina State University at Raleigh with a master’s in design & applied arts.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 1 |
| Black or African American | 1 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 4 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 0 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the design & applied arts majors at North Carolina State University at Raleigh.
This design & applied arts program at NC State University breaks down into the following more specific areas of study:
| Concentration | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Design and Visual Communications, General | 27 |
| Industrial and Product Design | 22 |
| Graphic Design | 19 |
NC State University granted 27 degrees in design and visual communications, general recently — 81% to women and 19% to men. The most common background among these graduates was White (56%).
NC State University conferred 22 completions in industrial and product design in the latest year of data — 36% to women and 64% to men. Most of these graduates identified as White (82%).
NC State University awarded 19 completions in graphic design in the latest year of data — 74% to women and 26% to men. Most of these graduates identified as White (58%).