by our College Data Analytics TeamWe've pulled together some essential information you should know about the program, including how many students graduate each year, the ethnic diversity of these students, and more. Also, learn how TCU ranks among other schools offering degrees in design.
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TCU was ranked #42 on College Factual's most recent list of the best schools for design majors. This puts the bachelor's program at the school solidly in the top 15% of all colleges and universities in the country. It is also ranked #2 in Texas.
| Ranking Type | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Design & Applied Arts Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 41 |
| Best Design & Applied Arts Schools | 42 |
During the 2021-2022 academic year, Texas Christian University handed out 52 bachelor's degrees in design & applied arts. This is an increase of 21% over the previous year when 43 degrees were handed out.
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In 2022-2023, the average part-time undergraduate tuition at TCU was $2,420 per credit hour 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 | $57,130 | $57,130 |
| Fees | $90 | $90 |
| Books and Supplies | $800 | $800 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $14,800 | $14,800 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $4,240 | $4,240 |
Learn more about TCU tuition and fees.
Of the 52 design students who graduated with a bachelor's degree in 2021-2022 from TCU, about 8% were men and 92% were women.
The majority of bachelor's degree recipients in this major at TCU are white. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 77% of students fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Texas Christian University with a bachelor's in design.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 1 |
| Black or African American | 2 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 6 |
| White | 40 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 2 |
| Other Races | 1 |
TCU 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 TCU Online Learning page.
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the design majors at Texas Christian University.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Music | 51 |
| Fine & Studio Arts | 24 |
| Drama & Theater Arts | 22 |
| Dance | 16 |
More about our data sources and methodologies.
