Master’s Degrees in Design & Applied Arts
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Education Levels of Design Majors
In 2020-2021, 1,931 earned their master's degree in design. This earns it the #73 spot on the list of the most popular master's degree programs in the nation.
The following table shows the number of diplomas awarded in design at each degree level.
| Education Level | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Master’s Degree | 1,931 |
| Graduate Certificate | 44 |
| Doctor’s Degree | 4 |
Earnings of Design Majors With Master’s Degrees
The median salary for graduates holding a master's degree in design is $46,655. This number may vary for a lot of reasons. For instance, you may decide to move to a location where people with your degree are rare and make more money. A better approximation of salary is to look at the typical range of salaries. In this case the low is $41,985 and the high is $53,196.
Student Debt
The data on debt ranges for design majors who have their master's degree is not available.
Student Diversity
More women than men pursue their master's degree in design. About 68.3% of graduates with this degree are female.
| Gender | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Men | 613 |
| Women | 1,318 |
The racial-ethnic distribution of design master’s degree students is as follows:
| Race/Ethnicity | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Asian | 101 |
| Black or African American | 113 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 146 |
| White | 683 |
| International Students | 765 |
| Other Races/Ethnicities | 123 |
Most Popular Design Programs for Master’s Degrees
There are 134 colleges that offer a master’s degree in design. Learn more about the most popular 20 below:
The most popular school in the United States for design students seekinga master's degree is Savannah College of Art and Design. Each year, around 14,200 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $38,340 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $39,240 per year. The design program at Savannah College of Art and Design awarded 245 master's degrees during the 2020-2021 school year. Around 8% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 61% were women.
The 2nd most popular school in the country for design majors who are seeking their master's degree is Pratt Institute - Main. Each year, around 4,300 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $53,566 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $34,416 per year. For the 2020-2021 academic year, 180 master's degrees were handed out to design majors at Pratt Institute. Around 9% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 79% were women.
Maryland Institute College of Art comes in at #2 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in design. Roughly 1,800 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $50,160 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $50,160 per year. The design program at Maryland Institute College of Art awarded 180 master's degrees during the 2020-2021 school year. Of these students, 69% were women and 36% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
The 4th most popular school in the country for design majors who are seeking their master's degree is Academy of Art University. Each year, around 8,900 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $24,624 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $27,696 per year. For the 2020-2021 academic year, 77 master's degrees were handed out to design majors at Academy of Art University. Around 16% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 79% were women.
Liberty University comes in at #5 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in design. Roughly 93,300 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $15,409 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $7,847 per year. The design program at Liberty University awarded 75 master's degrees during the 2020-2021 school year. About 73% of this group were women, and 27% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
Full Sail University is the 6th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a master's degree in design. Roughly 24,600 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $25,687 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $15,472 per year. During the 2020-2021 academic year, 70 people received their master's degree in design from Full Sail University. Of these students, 54% were women and 54% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
The New School comes in at #7 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in design. Each year, around 9,000 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $51,122 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $47,920 per year. During the 2020-2021 academic year, 50 people received their master's degree in design from New School University. Of these students, 80% were women and 8% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
New York School of Interior Design comes in at #8 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in design. Roughly 600 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $32,850 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $37,200 per year. During the 2020-2021 academic year, 48 people received their master's degree in design from NYSID. Around 23% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 81% were women.
Atlantic University College is the 9th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a master's degree in design. Roughly 1,500 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $5,400 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $3,330 per year. The design program at Atlantic University College awarded 39 master's degrees during the 2020-2021 school year. About 62% of this group were women, and 100% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
School of Visual Arts comes in at #10 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in design. Each year, around 3,600 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $45,000 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $50,400 per year. During the 2020-2021 academic year, 34 people received their master's degree in design from SVA. Of these students, 74% were women and 15% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
The 11th most popular school in the country for design majors who are seeking their master's degree is Carnegie Mellon University. Roughly 13,500 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $57,560 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $46,441 per year. The design program at Carnegie Mellon University awarded 32 master's degrees during the 2020-2021 school year. About 75% of this group were women, and 34% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
The 11th most popular school in the country for design majors who are seeking their master's degree is Bowling Green State University - Main Campus. Roughly 18,100 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $10,776 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $8,017 per year. For the 2020-2021 academic year, 32 master's degrees were handed out to design majors at BGSU. Of these students, 56% were women and 6% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
The University of Texas at Austin is the 13th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a master's degree in design. Roughly 50,400 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $11,752 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $12,050 per year. During the 2020-2021 academic year, 28 people received their master's degree in design from UT Austin. Of these students, 79% were women and 43% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
The 14th most popular school in the country for design majors who are seeking their master's degree is Rochester Institute of Technology. Each year, around 16,100 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $50,225 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $52,092 per year. The design program at Rochester Institute of Technology awarded 25 master's degrees during the 2020-2021 school year. Around 4% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 56% were women.
The 14th most popular school in the country for design majors who are seeking their master's degree is California College of the Arts. Roughly 1,600 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $51,792 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $54,570 per year. For the 2020-2021 academic year, 25 master's degrees were handed out to design majors at California College of the Arts. Of these students, 68% were women and 8% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
Marymount University is the 16th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a master's degree in design. Each year, around 3,200 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $34,400 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $20,520 per year. For the 2020-2021 academic year, 24 master's degrees were handed out to design majors at Marymount. Of these students, 96% were women and 21% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
Art Center College of Design is the 16th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a master's degree in design. Roughly 2,100 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $47,334 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $50,024 per year. For the 2020-2021 academic year, 24 master's degrees were handed out to design majors at Art Center College of Design. Around 8% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 71% were women.
Fashion Institute of Technology is the 16th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a master's degree in design. Each year, around 8,100 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $7,170 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $11,542 per year. The design program at Fashion Institute of Technology awarded 24 master's degrees during the 2020-2021 school year. About 83% of this group were women, and 8% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
Arizona State University - Skysong comes in at #19 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in design. Roughly 53,900 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $10,710 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $9,774 per year. During the 2020-2021 academic year, 23 people received their master's degree in design from ASU - Skysong. Around 22% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 57% were women.
The 20th most popular school in the country for design majors who are seeking their master's degree is Ohio University - Athens Campus. Roughly 25,700 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $12,840 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $9,444 per year. For the 2020-2021 academic year, 22 master's degrees were handed out to design majors at OHIO Athens. Of these students, 55% were women and 9% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
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Related Majors
Below are some popular majors that are similar to design that offer master’s degrees.
| Major | Annual Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|
| Music | 5,778 |
| Fine & Studio Arts | 2,984 |
| Drama & Theater Arts | 1,611 |
| Film, Video & Photographic Arts | 1,610 |
| Arts & Media Management | 1,115 |
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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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