by our College Data Analytics TeamHere is an overview of the program, including rankings, popularity, diversity, and earnings. Also, learn how Western ranks among other schools offering degrees in design & applied arts.
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Western ranks competitively among schools offering design & applied arts. In particular, it placed #249 out of 345 schools by College Factual. It is also ranked #8 in North Carolina.
In the most recent year for which we have data, Western Carolina University handed out 22 bachelor’s degrees in design & applied arts.
Design & Applied Arts students who finish a bachelor’s at Western report a median salary of $43,753 a year. This is below $52,554, the median for all majors at Western.
While getting their bachelor’s degree at Western, design & applied arts students borrow a median amount of $29,911 in student loans. This is higher than $24,235, the typical median for all majors at Western.
Information about average full-time undergraduate tuition and fees is shown in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $1,000 | $5,000 |
| Fees | $3,630 | $3,630 |
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Among recent graduates, 9% of design & applied arts bachelor’s degrees went to men and 91% went to women.
The largest share of design & applied arts bachelor’s degree graduates at Western are White. Approximately 82% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Western Carolina University with a bachelor’s in design & applied arts.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 2 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 2 |
| White | 18 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 0 |
Review the following statistics on the composition of the design & applied arts majors at Western Carolina University.
The design & applied arts program at Western breaks down into the following more specific areas of study:
| Concentration | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Interior Design | 22 |
Western granted 22 completions in interior design in the most recent reporting year — 91% to women and 9% to men. The most common background among these graduates was White (82%).
More about our data sources and methodologies.