by our College Data Analytics TeamWe’ve pulled together the essential facts you should know about the program at UMBC. You can study it at the Bachelor’s level, with graduate study also available. It ranks as high as #1 out of 4 schools (Bachelor’s level) by College Factual. Jump to any of the following sections:
College Factual ranks UMBC among the top schools in the country for design & applied arts, coming in at #184 out of 558 schools nationally.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Design & Applied Arts Schools | 184 of 558 |
| Best Design & Applied Arts Schools in Maryland | 3 of 10 |
| Best Design & Applied Arts Schools in the Middle Atlantic Region | 32 of 95 |
The following degree levels are available for design & applied arts at UMBC, along with how many graduates complete each level annually.
| Degree Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s | 20 |
| Master’s | 4 |
In the most recent year for which we have data, University of Maryland-Baltimore County handed out 20 bachelor’s degrees in design & applied arts.
UMBC is among the very best schools in the country for design & applied arts at the bachelor’s level. Specifically, it ranked #1 out of 4 schools by College Factual.
Design & Applied Arts students who finish a bachelor’s at UMBC go on to jobs where they make a median salary of $45,665 a year. This is lower than $76,447, the median for all majors at UMBC.
Earning a bachelor’s degree at UMBC, design & applied arts graduates take on a median debt of $21,531 in student loans. This is above $21,322, the typical median for all majors at UMBC.
Average full-time tuition and fees are listed in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $8,878 | $27,392 |
| Fees | $3,833 | $3,833 |
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Among recent graduates, 30% of design & applied arts bachelor’s degrees went to men and 70% went to women.
The majority of design & applied arts bachelor’s degree graduates at UMBC are White. Roughly 35% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of Maryland-Baltimore County with a bachelor’s in design & applied arts.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 5 |
| Black or African American | 2 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 2 |
| White | 7 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 2 |
| Other Races | 2 |
UMBC granted 20 bachelor’s completions in design and visual communications, general recently — 70% to women and 30% to men. Most of these graduates identified as White (35%).
This program is also offered at the graduate level at UMBC. Annual graduate completions by level are shown below.
| Graduate Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Master’s Degrees in Design & Applied Arts | 4 |
