by our College Data Analytics TeamBelow are the key facts about this program at Northeastern University. You can study it at the Bachelor’s level, with graduate study also available. Its best result is a rank of #3 out of 13 schools (Bachelor’s level) by College Factual. Jump to any of the following sections:
By College Factual’s measure, Northeastern University highly for design & applied arts, ranked #41 out of 558 schools nationally.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Design & Applied Arts Schools | 41 of 558 |
| Best Design & Applied Arts Schools in Massachusetts | 3 of 17 |
| Best Design & Applied Arts Schools in the New England Region | 3 of 36 |
The table below lists every degree level granted in design & applied arts at Northeastern University, along with how many graduates complete each level annually.
| Degree Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s | 47 |
| Master’s | 28 |
For the most recent IPEDS reporting year, Northeastern University conferred 47 bachelor’s degrees in design & applied arts.
Northeastern University is in the top 10% of the country for design & applied arts at the bachelor’s level. In particular it placed #3 out of 13 schools by College Factual.
Design & Applied Arts majors who earn their bachelor’s degree from Northeastern University report a median salary of $81,078 a year. This is lower than $102,524, the median for all majors at Northeastern University.
To complete a bachelor’s at Northeastern University, design & applied arts students borrow a median amount of $28,250 in student loans. This is higher than $25,611, the typical median for all majors at Northeastern University.
The full-time undergraduate tuition and fees are shown below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $56,500 | $64,990 |
| Fees | $1,172 | $1,172 |
Read more about Northeastern University tuition and fees.
For the most recent academic year available, 23% of design & applied arts bachelor’s degrees went to men and 77% went to women.
The majority of design & applied arts bachelor’s degree graduates at Northeastern University are White. Approximately 49% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Northeastern University with a bachelor’s in design & applied arts.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 11 |
| Black or African American | 2 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 5 |
| White | 23 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 2 |
| Other Races | 4 |
Northeastern University conferred 42 bachelor’s degrees in graphic design in the most recent reporting year — 76% to women and 24% to men. The most common background among these graduates was White (55%).
Northeastern University awarded 3 bachelor’s completions in design and applied arts, other recently — 100% to women and 0% to men. Most of these graduates identified as Hispanic or Latino (67%).
Northeastern University granted 2 bachelor’s completions in game and interactive media design recently — 50% to women and 50% to men. The most common background among these graduates was Black or African American (50%).
You can also pursue this field at the graduate level at Northeastern University. The following graduate award levels are reported.
| Graduate Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Master’s Degrees in Design & Applied Arts | 28 |
