Master’s Degrees in Design & Applied Arts
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Education Levels of Design Majors
During the most recent year for which data is available, 1,944 people 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 | 1,944 |
| Graduate Certificate | 174 |
| Doctor’s Degree | 21 |
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 $54,395.
Student Debt
The median student debt for graduates holding a master's degree in design is $61,975. The school you go to and how long it takes you to graduate, among other things, can cause this number to vary. The chart below shows the range of accumulated debt loads. On the high side of the range, $80,930 is the debt load, and the debt load on the low side is $40,705.
Student Diversity
More women than men pursue their master's degree in design. About 71.7% of graduates with this degree are female.
| Gender | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Men | 551 |
| Women | 1,393 |
The racial-ethnic distribution of design master’s degree students is as follows:
| Race/Ethnicity | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Asian | 141 |
| Black or African American | 123 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 172 |
| White | 694 |
| International Students | 667 |
| Other Races/Ethnicities | 147 |
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 $39,105 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $40,050 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 245 people received their master's degree in design from SCAD. Of these students, 81% were women and 15% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
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 $51,870 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $51,870 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 180 people received their master's degree in design from MICA. About 74% of this group were women, and 38% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
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 $55,575 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $35,712 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 180 people received their master's degree in design from Pratt Institute. About 71% of this group were women, and 13% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
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 $25,728 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $29,232 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 77 people received their master's degree in design from Academy of Art University. Around 23% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 81% 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 $15,467 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $7,893 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 75 people received their master's degree in design from Liberty University. About 81% of this group were women, and 18% 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 $26,307 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $16,912 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 70 people received their master's degree in design from Full Sail University. Around 56% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 56% were women.
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 $53,105 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $49,966 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 50 people received their master's degree in design from New School University. Around 13% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 76% were women.
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 $34,500 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $39,000 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 48 people received their master's degree in design from NYSID. Around 16% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 88% 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 $5,520 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 design from Atlantic University College. Around 100% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 57% were women.
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 $46,800 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $52,420 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 34 people received their master's degree in design from SVA. Of these students, 72% were women and 32% 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 Bowling Green State University - Main Campus. Roughly 18,100 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $11,272 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $8,418 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 32 people received their master's degree in design from BGSU. Around 18% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 71% were women.
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 $59,864 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $47,629 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 32 people received their master's degree in design from Carnegie Mellon. Around 9% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 91% were women.
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 $11,698 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $12,036 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 28 people received their master's degree in design from UT Austin. About 81% of this group were women, and 45% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
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 $53,856 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $56,760 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 25 people received their master's degree in design from California College of the Arts. Around 8% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 62% were women.
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 $52,740 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $54,176 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 25 people received their master's degree in design from RIT. About 32% of this group were women, and 9% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
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 $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 design from Art Center College of Design. About 69% of this group were women, and 17% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
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. During the most recent year for which we have data, 24 people received their master's degree in design from FIT SUNY. Around 17% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 77% were women.
Marymount University is the 16th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a master's degree in design. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $35,950 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $21,420 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 24 people received their master's degree in design from Marymount. About 100% of this group were women, and 38% 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 $10,978 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $9,972 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 23 people received their master's degree in design from ASU - Skysong. Around 14% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 54% were women.
The 20th most popular school in the country for design majors who are seeking their master's degree is North Carolina State University. Roughly 36,000 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $6,535 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $9,095 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 22 people received their master's degree in design from NC State. About 60% of this group were women, and 23% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
Design Concentrations
| Major | Annual Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|
| 466 | |
| 406 | |
| 302 | |
| 194 | |
| 148 |
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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.
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