by our College Data Analytics TeamHere is an overview of the program, including how many students graduate each year, the diversity of these students, average starting salaries, and more. Find out how NAU compares to other colleges that offer design & applied arts.
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NAU holds a strong position among schools offering design & applied arts. More specifically it was ranked #59 out of 345 schools by College Factual. It is also ranked #2 in Arizona.
For the most recent IPEDS reporting year, Northern Arizona University handed out 100 bachelor’s degrees in design & applied arts.
Design & Applied Arts graduates with a bachelor’s degree from NAU report a median salary of $45,404 a year. This is lower than $58,050, the median for all majors at NAU.
Earning a bachelor’s degree at NAU, design & applied arts graduates take on a median debt of $23,245 in student loans. This is higher than $21,833, the typical median for all majors at NAU.
Information about average full-time undergraduate tuition and fees is shown in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $10,650 | $18,795 |
| Fees | $1,241 | $1,249 |
Read more about NAU tuition and fees.
For the most recent academic year available, 20% of design & applied arts bachelor’s degrees went to men and 80% went to women.
The majority of design & applied arts bachelor’s degree graduates at NAU were White. Approximately 60% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Northern Arizona University with a bachelor’s in design & applied arts.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 3 |
| Black or African American | 1 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 26 |
| White | 60 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 10 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the design & applied arts majors at Northern Arizona University.
The design & applied arts program at NAU includes the following concentrations:
| Concentration | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Interior Design | 52 |
| Design and Visual Communications, General | 50 |
NAU awarded 52 completions in interior design in the most recent reporting year — 90% to women and 10% to men. Most of these graduates identified as White (73%).
NAU awarded 50 degrees in design and visual communications, general recently — 70% to women and 30% to men. The largest share of these graduates were White (48%).