by our College Data Analytics TeamHere, you'll find out more about the major, including such details as the number of graduates, what degree levels are offered, ethnicity of students, average salaries, and more. Also, learn how SNHU ranks among other schools offering degrees in design.
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The bachelor's program at SNHU was ranked #140 on College Factual's Best Schools for design list. It is also ranked #1 in New Hampshire.
| Ranking Type | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Design & Applied Arts Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 124 |
| Best Design & Applied Arts Schools | 140 |
During the 2021-2022 academic year, Southern New Hampshire University handed out 521 bachelor's degrees in design & applied arts. This is an increase of 34% over the previous year when 388 degrees were handed out.
Design majors who earn their bachelor's degree from SNHU go on to jobs where they make a median salary of $35,878 a year. This is great news for graduates of the program, since this figure is higher than the national average of $32,606 for all design bachelor's degree recipients.
While getting their bachelor's degree at SNHU, design students borrow a median amount of $29,732 in student loans. This is not too bad considering that the median debt load of all design bachelor's degree recipients across the country is $36,178.
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During the 2022-2023 academic year, part-time undergraduate students at SNHU paid an average of $515 per credit hour. No discount was available for in-state students. Information about average full-time undergraduate tuition and fees is shown in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $15,450 | $15,450 |
| Fees | $1,000 | $1,000 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,500 | $1,500 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $12,800 | $12,800 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $9,700 | $9,700 |
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Of the 521 students who graduated with a Bachelor’s in design from SNHU in 2022, 34% were men and 66% were women.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 64% of 2022 graduates were in this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Southern New Hampshire University with a bachelor's in design.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 21 |
| Black or African American | 44 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 54 |
| White | 335 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 1 |
| Other Races | 66 |
SNHU does not offer an online option for its design bachelor’s degree program at this time. To see if the school offers distance learning options in other areas, visit the SNHU Online Learning page.
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the design majors at Southern New Hampshire University.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Film, Video & Photographic Arts | 209 |
| Fine & Studio Arts | 26 |
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