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, average starting salaries, and more. In addition, we cover how UK ranks in comparison to other schools with design programs.
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The bachelor's program at UK was ranked #94 on College Factual's Best Schools for design list. It is also ranked #1 in Kentucky.
| Ranking Type | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Design & Applied Arts Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 92 |
| Best Design & Applied Arts Schools | 94 |
During the 2021-2022 academic year, University of Kentucky handed out 14 bachelor's degrees in design & applied arts. This is a decrease of 50% over the previous year when 28 degrees were handed out.
In 2022, 2 students received their master’s degree in design from UK. This makes it the #91 most popular school for design master’s degree candidates in the country.
The median salary of design students who receive their bachelor's degree at UK is $42,168. This is higher than $32,606, which is the national median for all design bachelor's degree recipients.
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During the 2022-2023 academic year, part-time undergraduate students at UK paid an average of $1,336 per credit hour if they came to the school from out-of-state. In-state students paid a discounted rate of $495 per credit hour. The average full-time tuition and fees for undergraduates are shown in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $11,849 | $32,043 |
| Fees | $1,363 | $1,363 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,200 | $1,200 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $15,242 | $15,242 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $5,444 | $5,444 |
Learn more about UK tuition and fees.
All of the 14 students who graduated with a Bachelor’s in design from UK in 2022 were women.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 79% of 2022 graduates were in this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of Kentucky with a bachelor's in design.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 1 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 11 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 2 |
UK 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 UK Online Learning page.
All of the 3 students who graduated with a Master’s in design from UK in 2022 were women.
The majority of master's degree recipients in this major at UK are white. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 100% of students fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of Kentucky with a master's in design.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 3 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 0 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the design majors at University of Kentucky.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| General Visual & Performing Arts | 83 |
| Music | 72 |
| Arts & Media Management | 50 |
| Fine & Studio Arts | 31 |
| Drama & Theater Arts | 19 |
More about our data sources and methodologies.
