Here is an overview of the program, including how many students graduate each year, the diversity of these students, average starting salaries, and more. Also, learn how UO ranks among other schools offering degrees in design & applied arts.
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UO holds a strong position among schools offering design & applied arts. In particular, it placed #176 out of 345 schools by College Factual. It is also ranked #30 in Far Western.
In the most recent year for which we have data, University of Oregon handed out 32 bachelor’s degrees in design & applied arts.
Design & Applied Arts majors who earn their bachelor’s degree from UO earn a median of $56,135 a year. This is below $57,490, the median for all majors at UO.
Earning a bachelor’s degree at UO, design & applied arts graduates take on a median debt of $29,050 in student loans. This is above $22,100, the typical median for all majors at UO.
Information about average full-time undergraduate tuition and fees is shown in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $11,974 | $39,922 |
| Fees | $2,594 | $2,594 |
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Among recent graduates, 50% of design & applied arts bachelor’s degrees went to men and 50% went to women.
The largest share of design & applied arts bachelor’s degree graduates at UO were White. About 62% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of Oregon with a bachelor’s in design & applied arts.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 1 |
| Black or African American | 1 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 5 |
| White | 20 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 2 |
| Other Races | 3 |
For the most recent academic year available, 77% of design & applied arts master’s degrees went to men and 23% went to women.
The largest share of design & applied arts master’s degree graduates at UO are White. Roughly 54% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of Oregon with a master’s in design & applied arts.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 1 |
| Black or African American | 1 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1 |
| White | 7 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 3 |
| Other Races | 0 |
Review the following statistics on the composition of the design & applied arts majors at University of Oregon.
The design & applied arts program at UO breaks down into the following more specific areas of study:
| Concentration | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Design and Applied Arts, Other | 45 |
UO granted 45 degrees in design and applied arts, other in the most recent reporting year — 42% to women and 58% to men. Most of these graduates identified as White (60%).