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Master’s Degrees in Graphic Design

194 Yearly Graduations
70% Women
34% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*
A master's degree in graphic design is offered at 25 colleges in the United States. This degree is more popular with female students, and about 34% of recent graduates were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group. Also, 34.5% of graphic design graduates were international students.

Education Levels of Graphic Design Majors

During the most recent year for which data is available, 194 people earned their master's degree in graphic design. This makes it the 364th most popular master's degree program in the country.

The following table shows the number of diplomas awarded in graphic design at each degree level.

Education Level Number of Grads
Master’s Degree 194
Graduate Certificate 1

Earnings of Graphic Design Majors With Master’s Degrees

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 calculate the median and range of debt loads for graphic design students who are master's degree holders.

Student Diversity

More women than men pursue their master's degree in graphic design. About 70.1% of graduates with this degree are female.

Gender Number of Grads
Men 58
Women 136
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The racial-ethnic distribution of graphic design master’s degree students is as follows:

Race/Ethnicity Number of Grads
Asian 15
Black or African American 7
Hispanic or Latino 40
White 60
International Students 67
Other Races/Ethnicities 5
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There are 25 colleges that offer a master’s degree in graphic design. Learn more about the most popular 20 below:

#1

Atlantic University College

Guaynabo, Puerto Rico
39 Yearly Graduations
57% Women

The most popular school in the United States for graphic design students seekinga master's degree is Atlantic University College. Each year, around 1,500 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $5,520 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $3,360 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 39 people received their master's degree in graphic design from Atlantic University College. About 57% of this group were women, and 100% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.

#3

Art Center College of Design

Pasadena, California
24 Yearly Graduations
69% Women
17% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

Art Center College of Design comes in at #3 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in graphic design. Each year, around 2,100 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $48,942 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $51,726 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 24 people received their master's degree in graphic design from Art Center College of Design. Of these students, 69% were women and 17% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.

#4

Boston University

Boston, Massachusetts
18 Yearly Graduations
71% Women
18% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

The 4th most popular school in the country for graphic design majors who are seeking their master's degree is Boston University. Roughly 32,700 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $61,050 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $61,050 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 18 people received their master's degree in graphic design from Boston U. About 71% of this group were women, and 18% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.

#5

Otis College of Art and Design

Los Angeles, California
15 Yearly Graduations
100% Women
33% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

Otis College of Art and Design is the 5th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a master's degree in graphic design. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $49,100 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $49,100 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 15 people received their master's degree in graphic design from Otis College of Art and Design. Of these students, 100% were women and 33% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.

#6

Yale University

New Haven, Connecticut
13 Yearly Graduations
53% Women
33% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

The 6th most popular school in the country for graphic design majors who are seeking their master's degree is Yale University. Each year, around 12,000 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $62,250 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $46,900 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 13 people received their master's degree in graphic design from Yale. Of these students, 53% were women and 33% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.

#7

Liberty University

Lynchburg, Virginia
12 Yearly Graduations
56% Women
25% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

Liberty University is the 7th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a master's degree in graphic design. Each year, around 93,300 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $15,467 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $7,893 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 12 people received their master's degree in graphic design from Liberty University. About 56% of this group were women, and 25% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.

11 Yearly Graduations
76% Women
18% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

University of Illinois at Chicago is the 8th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a master's degree in graphic design. Each year, around 33,500 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $12,396 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $14,181 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 11 people received their master's degree in graphic design from UIC. Around 18% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 76% were women.

#8

Vermont College of Fine Arts

Montpelier, Vermont
11 Yearly Graduations
75% Women
33% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

The 8th most popular school in the country for graphic design majors who are seeking their master's degree is Vermont College of Fine Arts. Each year, around 300 students seeking various degrees attend the university. During the most recent year for which we have data, 11 people received their master's degree in graphic design from VCFA. Around 33% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 75% were women.

#10

Suffolk University

Boston, Massachusetts
10 Yearly Graduations
100% Women
33% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

Suffolk University comes in at #10 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in graphic design. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $42,790 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $39,622 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 10 people received their master's degree in graphic design from Suffolk. Of these students, 100% were women and 33% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.

#10

Cranbrook Academy of Art

Bloomfield Hills, Michigan
10 Yearly Graduations
71% Women

Cranbrook Academy of Art is the 10th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a master's degree in graphic design. Each year, around 100 students seeking various degrees attend the university. During the most recent year for which we have data, 10 people received their master's degree in graphic design from Carnbrook Academy.

8 Yearly Graduations
50% Women
25% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

AI Miami International University of Art and Design comes in at #12 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in graphic design. Roughly 900 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $20,700 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $23,580 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 8 people received their master's degree in graphic design from International Fine Arts College. Around 25% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 50% were women.

#13

Iowa State University

Ames, Iowa
7 Yearly Graduations
83% Women
25% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

Iowa State University comes in at #13 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in graphic design. Each year, around 31,800 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $8,678 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $10,572 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 7 people received their master's degree in graphic design from Iowa State. Of these students, 83% were women and 25% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.

#14

University of Denver

Denver, Colorado
5 Yearly Graduations

University of Denver comes in at #14 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in graphic design. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $55,260 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $55,260 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 5 people received their master's degree in graphic design from DU.

#15

Mississippi College

Clinton, Mississippi
4 Yearly Graduations

Mississippi College comes in at #15 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in graphic design. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $19,656 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $12,510 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 4 people received their master's degree in graphic design from MC.

#15

Temple University

Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
4 Yearly Graduations
100% Women

Temple University is the 15th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a master's degree in graphic design. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $20,173 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $20,531 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 4 people received their master's degree in graphic design from Temple.

#17

Marywood University

Scranton, Pennsylvania
3 Yearly Graduations
100% Women
50% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

The 17th most popular school in the country for graphic design majors who are seeking their master's degree is Marywood University. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $36,430 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $9,888 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 3 people received their master's degree in graphic design from Marywood. About 100% of this group were women, and 50% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.

2 Yearly Graduations
100% Women

Oklahoma State University - Main Campus comes in at #18 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in graphic design. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $5,417 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $5,611 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 2 people received their master's degree in graphic design from OSU.

1 Yearly Graduations
67% Women

Ohio University - Athens Campus comes in at #19 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in graphic design. Each year, around 25,700 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $13,352 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $9,444 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 1 people received their master's degree in graphic design from OHIO Athens.

#19

George Mason University

Fairfax, Virginia
1 Yearly Graduations
100% Women
33% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

George Mason University is the 19th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a master's degree in graphic design. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $9,795 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $13,426 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 1 people received their master's degree in graphic design from GMU. Of these students, 100% were women and 33% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.

Below are some popular majors that are similar to graphic design that offer master’s degrees.

Major Annual Degrees Awarded
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406
302
221
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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.

More about our data sources and methodologies.

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