Graduate Certificates 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
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.
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, 77 people earned their graduate certificate in design. This makes it the 168th most popular graduate certificate 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 Graduate Certificates
At this time, we do not have the data to estimate the median earnings for this class of people.
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 graduate certificate in design. About 54.5% of graduates with this degree are female.
| Gender | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Men | 35 |
| Women | 42 |
The racial-ethnic distribution of design graduate certificate students is as follows:
| Race/Ethnicity | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Asian | 3 |
| Black or African American | 1 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 13 |
| White | 48 |
| International Students | 7 |
| Other Races/Ethnicities | 5 |
Most Popular Design Programs for Graduate Certificates
There are 37 colleges that offer a graduate certificate in design. Learn more about the most popular 20 below:
The most popular school in the United States for design students seekinga graduate certificate is Michigan State University. Roughly 49,600 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $16,930 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $20,808 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 14 people received their graduate certificate in design from Michigan State. Of these students, 7% were women and 20% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
Bowling Green State University - Main Campus is the 2nd most popular school in the nation for students seeking a graduate certificate in design. Roughly 18,100 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $11,010 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $8,418 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 13 people received their graduate certificate in design from BGSU. About 73% of this group were women, and 8% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
Arizona State University - Skysong comes in at #3 on our list of the most popular colleges offering graduate certificates in design. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $11,308 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $10,170 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 4 people received their graduate certificate in design from ASU - Skysong.
Iowa State University is the 4th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a graduate certificate in design. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $8,982 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $10,996 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 2 people received their graduate certificate in design from Iowa State.
Massachusetts College of Art and Design is the 4th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a graduate certificate in design. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $1,030 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $25,500 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 2 people received their graduate certificate in design from Massachusetts College of Art and Design.
School of the Art Institute of Chicago comes in at #6 on our list of the most popular colleges offering graduate certificates in design. Roughly 3,100 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $51,624 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $43,654 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 1 people received their graduate certificate in design from School of the Art Institute of Chicago. About 50% of this group were women, and 50% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
The 15th most popular school in the country for design majors who are seeking their graduate certificate is California State University - Fullerton. Roughly 42,000 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $5,742 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $7,176 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 0 people received their graduate certificate in design from Cal State Fullerton. About 92% of this group were women, and 50% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
The 15th most popular school in the country for design majors who are seeking their graduate certificate is Lynn University. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $41,200 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $13,500 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 0 people received their graduate certificate in design from Lynn University Fighting Knights.
Related Programs
Learn about other programs related to Design & Applied Arts that might interest you.
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.
Get on the right path to the fast-paced, exciting world of video game art and design with this online bachelor's from Southern New Hampshire University.
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Related Majors
Below are some popular majors that are similar to design that offer graduate certificates.
| Major | Annual Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|
| Music | 681 |
| Fine & Studio Arts | 94 |
| Arts & Media Management | 61 |
| Other Visual Art | 40 |
| Film, Video & Photographic Arts | 39 |
References
*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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