by our College Data Analytics TeamWe’ve pulled together the essential facts you should know about the program at UIC. You can study it at the Bachelor’s level, with graduate study also available. It ranks as high as #6 out of 10 schools (Bachelor’s level) by College Factual. Jump to any of the following sections:
By College Factual’s measure, UIC as a strong choice for design & applied arts, ranked #125 out of 558 schools nationally.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Design & Applied Arts Schools | 125 of 558 |
| Best Design & Applied Arts Schools in Illinois | 7 of 16 |
| Best Design & Applied Arts Schools in the Great Lakes Region | 22 of 77 |
The following degree levels are offered in design & applied arts at UIC, along with how many graduates complete each level annually.
| Degree Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s | 57 |
| Master’s | 13 |
For the most recent IPEDS reporting year, University of Illinois Chicago awarded 57 bachelor’s degrees in design & applied arts.
UIC ranks competitively among schools offering design & applied arts at the bachelor’s level. In particular it placed #6 out of 10 schools by College Factual.
Design & Applied Arts majors who earn their bachelor’s degree from UIC report a median salary of $42,578 a year. This is below $73,881, the median for all majors at UIC.
To complete a bachelor’s at UIC, design & applied arts graduates take on a median debt of $25,750 in student loans. This is above $20,119, the typical median for all majors at UIC.
Average full-time tuition and fees are listed in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $10,776 | $28,849 |
| Fees | $3,160 | $3,160 |
Learn more about UIC tuition and fees.
Among recent graduates, 49% of design & applied arts bachelor’s degrees went to men and 51% went to women.
The majority of design & applied arts bachelor’s degree graduates at UIC were Hispanic or Latino. Approximately 35% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of Illinois Chicago with a bachelor’s in design & applied arts.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 9 |
| Black or African American | 4 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 20 |
| White | 15 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 4 |
| Other Races | 5 |
UIC conferred 26 bachelor’s completions in graphic design recently — 65% to women and 35% to men. The most common background among these graduates was White (31%).
UIC awarded 25 bachelor’s completions in industrial and product design in the latest year of data — 28% to women and 72% to men. The most common background among these graduates was Hispanic or Latino (44%).
UIC awarded 6 bachelor’s completions in design and visual communications, general recently — 83% to women and 17% to men. The largest share of these graduates were Hispanic or Latino (33%).
Graduate study is also available at UIC. Here are the graduate award levels offered.
| Graduate Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Master’s Degrees in Design & Applied Arts | 13 |
