Doctor’s Degrees in Design & Applied Arts
Featured Design & Applied Arts Programs
Learn about start dates, transferring credits, availability of financial aid, and more by contacting the universities below.
BA in Graphic Design & Media Arts
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Featured Design & Applied Arts Programs
Learn about start dates, transferring credits, availability of financial aid, and more by contacting the universities below.
BA in Graphic Design & Media Arts
Translate your creative ideas through concept, design and digital media with a bachelor's in graphic design online from Southern New Hampshire University.
Take the first step toward a career of visual expression and doing what you love with this online associate degree from Southern New Hampshire University.
Learn to create a striking portfolio and hone the skills you need to succeed in the world of professional photography with this online digital photography degree from Southern New Hampshire University.
Education Levels of Design Majors
During the most recent year for which data is available, 20 people earned their doctor's degree in design. This makes it the 249th most popular doctor's degree program in the country.
The following table shows the number of diplomas awarded in design at each degree level.
| Education Level | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Master’s Degree | 1,688 |
| Graduate Certificate | 77 |
| Doctor’s Degree | 20 |
Earnings of Design Majors With Doctor’s Degrees
We are unable to calculate the median earnings for design majors with their doctor's degree due to lack of data.
Student Debt
We do not have the data to estimate the median debt for this class of people.
Student Diversity
More women than men pursue their doctor's degree in design. About 80.0% of graduates with this degree are female.
| Gender | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Men | 4 |
| Women | 16 |
The racial-ethnic distribution of design doctor’s degree students is as follows:
| Race/Ethnicity | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Asian | 3 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 6 |
| International Students | 10 |
| Other Races/Ethnicities | 1 |
Most Popular Design Programs for Doctor’s Degrees
There are 7 colleges that offer a doctor’s degree in design. Learn more about the most popular 7 below:
The most popular school in the United States for design students seekinga doctor's degree is Illinois Institute of Technology. Each year, around 6,300 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $49,607 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $32,500 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 2 people received their doctor's degree in design from Illinois Tech.
The 2nd most popular school in the country for design majors who are seeking their doctor's degree is Auburn University. Each year, around 30,700 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $10,704 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $10,692 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 1 people received their doctor's degree in design from Auburn. About 40% of this group were women, and 40% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
University of Minnesota - Twin Cities is the 2nd most popular school in the nation for students seeking a doctor's degree in design. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $14,496 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $19,116 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 1 people received their doctor's degree in design from UMN Twin Cities. Of these students, 100% were women and 20% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
The 4th most popular school in the country for design majors who are seeking their doctor's degree is Cornell University. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $65,204 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $29,500 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 0 people received their doctor's degree in design from Cornell.
The 4th most popular school in the country for design majors who are seeking their doctor's degree is Carnegie Mellon University. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $62,260 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $48,496 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 0 people received their doctor's degree in design from Carnegie Mellon.
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Related Majors
Below are some popular majors that are similar to design that offer doctor’s degrees.
| Major | Annual Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|
| Music | 1,357 |
| Fine & Studio Arts | 188 |
| Drama & Theater Arts | 89 |
| Film, Video & Photographic Arts | 57 |
| General Visual & Performing Arts | 28 |
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*The racial-ethnic minority student count is calculated by taking the total number of students and subtracting white students, international students, and students whose race/ethnicity was unknown. This number is then divided by the total number of students at the school to obtain the percentage of racial-ethnic minorities.
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