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. We've also included details on how North Central ranks compared to other colleges offering a major in design.
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The bachelor's program at North Central was ranked #302 on College Factual's Best Schools for design list. It is also ranked #13 in Illinois.
| Ranking Type | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Design & Applied Arts Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 244 |
| Best Design & Applied Arts Schools | 302 |
During the 2021-2022 academic year, North Central College handed out 18 bachelor's degrees in design & applied arts. This is an increase of 29% over the previous year when 14 degrees were handed out.
Design majors who earn their bachelor's degree from North Central go on to jobs where they make a median salary of $28,037 a year. This is less than $32,606, which is the national median of all design majors in the nation who earn bachelor's degrees.
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Part-time undergraduates at North Central paid an average of $1,379 per credit hour in 2022-2023. This tuition was the same for both in-state and out-of-state students. Information about average full-time undergraduate tuition and fees is shown in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $44,114 | $44,114 |
| Fees | $280 | $280 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,200 | $1,200 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $12,434 | $12,434 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $1,934 | $1,934 |
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In the 2021-2022 academic year, 18 students earned a bachelor's degree in design from North Central. About 56% of these graduates were women and the other 44% were men.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 83% of 2022 graduates were in this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from North Central College with a bachelor's in design.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1 |
| White | 15 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 2 |
| Other Races | 0 |
Online degrees for the North Central design bachelor’s degree program are not available at this time. To see if the school offers distance learning options in other areas, visit the North Central Online Learning page.
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the design majors at North Central College.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Drama & Theater Arts | 23 |
| Music | 5 |
| Fine & Studio Arts | 3 |
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