Here is an overview of the program, including rankings, popularity, diversity, and earnings. Find out how UC Davis stacks up against peers offering design & applied arts.
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UC Davis is in the top 10% of the country for design & applied arts. In particular, it placed #15 out of 345 schools by College Factual. It is also ranked #4 in California.
For the most recent IPEDS reporting year, University of California-Davis conferred 291 bachelor’s degrees in design & applied arts.
Design & Applied Arts majors who earn their bachelor’s degree from UC Davis report a median salary of $55,388 a year. This is below $64,648, the median for all majors at UC Davis.
While getting their bachelor’s degree at UC Davis, design & applied arts students borrow a median amount of $15,000 in student loans. This is higher than $14,443, the typical median for all majors at UC Davis.
The full-time undergraduate tuition and fees are shown below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $11,442 | $44,148 |
| Fees | $3,544 | $3,544 |
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In the most recent graduating class, 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 UC Davis were Asian. Approximately 46% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of California-Davis with a bachelor’s in design & applied arts.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 134 |
| Black or African American | 2 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 55 |
| White | 48 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 20 |
| Other Races | 32 |
Review the following statistics on the composition of the design & applied arts majors at University of California-Davis.
This design & applied arts program at UC Davis includes the following concentrations:
| Concentration | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Design and Visual Communications, General | 291 |
UC Davis granted 291 completions in design and visual communications, general in the latest year of data — 80% to women and 20% to men. Most of these graduates identified as Asian (46%).