by our College Data Analytics TeamBelow are the key facts about the program, including its ranking, popularity, student demographics, and graduate outcomes. See how Illinois compares to other colleges that offer design & applied arts.
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Illinois is in the top 15% of the country for design & applied arts. Specifically, it ranked #24 out of 345 schools by College Factual. It is also ranked #2 in Illinois.
During the most recent reporting year, University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign awarded 62 bachelor’s degrees in design & applied arts.
Design & Applied Arts graduates with a bachelor’s degree from Illinois earn a median of $54,712 a year. This is lower than $91,048, the median for all majors at Illinois.
While getting their bachelor’s degree at Illinois, design & applied arts students accumulate a median of $18,839 in student loans. This is below $20,796, the typical median for all majors at Illinois.
Average full-time tuition and fees are listed in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $12,254 | $36,804 |
| Fees | $3,292 | $3,292 |
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In the most recent graduating class, 39% of design & applied arts bachelor’s degrees went to men and 61% went to women.
The majority of design & applied arts bachelor’s degree graduates at Illinois were White. About 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 Urbana-Champaign with a bachelor’s in design & applied arts.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 15 |
| Black or African American | 10 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 11 |
| White | 22 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 1 |
| Other Races | 3 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the design & applied arts majors at University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign.
This design & applied arts program at Illinois includes the following concentrations:
| Concentration | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Graphic Design | 62 |
Illinois conferred 62 degrees in graphic design in the most recent reporting year — 61% to women and 39% to men. The largest share of these graduates were White (35%).