by our College Data Analytics TeamHere is an overview of this program at SPU. It is offered at the Bachelor’s level. Its best result is a rank of #5 out of 12 schools (Bachelor’s level) by College Factual. Jump to any of the following sections:
College Factual rates SPU as a strong choice for design & applied arts, ranked #111 out of 558 schools nationally.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Design & Applied Arts Schools | 111 of 558 |
| Best Design & Applied Arts Schools in Washington | 5 of 14 |
The table below lists every degree level offered in design & applied arts at SPU, along with how many graduates complete each level annually.
| Degree Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s | 26 |
During the most recent reporting year, Seattle Pacific University awarded 26 bachelor’s degrees in design & applied arts.
SPU ranks competitively among schools offering design & applied arts at the bachelor’s level. Specifically, it ranked #5 out of 12 schools by College Factual.
Design & Applied Arts graduates with a bachelor’s degree from SPU earn a median of $68,201 a year. This is lower than $72,555, the median for all majors at SPU.
Earning a bachelor’s degree at SPU, design & applied arts students borrow a median amount of $26,000 in student loans. This is above $25,188, the typical median for all majors at SPU.
Average full-time tuition and fees are listed in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $35,100 | $39,492 |
| Fees | $915 | $915 |
Learn more about SPU tuition and fees.
In the most recent graduating class, 8% of design & applied arts bachelor’s degrees went to men and 92% went to women.
The largest share of design & applied arts bachelor’s degree graduates at SPU were White. Approximately 42% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Seattle Pacific University with a bachelor’s in design & applied arts.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 2 |
| Black or African American | 3 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 6 |
| White | 11 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 1 |
| Other Races | 3 |
SPU granted 9 bachelor’s degrees in fashion/apparel design in the latest year of data — 100% to women and 0% to men. The largest share of these graduates were White (44%).
SPU granted 9 bachelor’s degrees in design and visual communications, general in the most recent reporting year — 89% to women and 11% to men. The most common background among these graduates was White (44%).
SPU conferred 6 bachelor’s completions in interior design recently — 100% to women and 0% to men. The most common background among these graduates was Hispanic or Latino (50%).
SPU granted 2 bachelor’s degrees in illustration recently — 50% to women and 50% to men. The largest share of these graduates were Black or African American (50%).
