Here is an overview of the program, including rankings, popularity, diversity, and earnings. Also, learn how UIW compares to other colleges that offer design & applied arts.
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UIW is a solid choice among schools offering design & applied arts. Specifically, it ranked #239 out of 345 schools by College Factual. It is also ranked #19 in Texas.
During the most recent reporting year, University of the Incarnate Word handed out 46 bachelor’s degrees in design & applied arts.
Design & Applied Arts majors who earn their bachelor’s degree from UIW earn a median of $41,053 a year. This is below $66,290, the median for all majors at UIW.
To complete a bachelor’s at UIW, design & applied arts students borrow a median amount of $27,000 in student loans. This is below $28,521, the typical median for all majors at UIW.
Average full-time tuition and fees are listed in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $31,800 | $35,050 |
| Fees | $2,040 | $2,040 |
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In the most recent graduating class, 13% of design & applied arts bachelor’s degrees went to men and 87% went to women.
The largest share of design & applied arts bachelor’s degree graduates at UIW are Hispanic or Latino. About 72% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of the Incarnate Word with a bachelor’s in design & applied arts.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 1 |
| Black or African American | 3 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 33 |
| White | 5 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 3 |
| Other Races | 1 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the design & applied arts majors at University of the Incarnate Word.
This design & applied arts program at UIW includes the following concentrations:
| Concentration | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Fashion/Apparel Design | 19 |
| Graphic Design | 11 |
| Interior Design | 11 |
| Game and Interactive Media Design | 5 |
UIW conferred 19 completions in fashion/apparel design recently — 95% to women and 5% to men. The largest share of these graduates were Hispanic or Latino (74%).
UIW granted 11 degrees in graphic design in the most recent reporting year — 91% to women and 9% to men. The most common background among these graduates was Hispanic or Latino (64%).
UIW awarded 11 completions in interior design recently — 100% to women and 0% to men. The largest share of these graduates were Hispanic or Latino (73%).
UIW conferred 5 completions in game and interactive media design in the latest year of data — 20% to women and 80% to men. The largest share of these graduates were Hispanic or Latino (80%).
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