Master’s Degrees in Visual Communications
Education Levels of Graphic Arts Majors
During the most recent year for which data is available, 423 people earned their master's degree in graphic arts. This makes it the 240th most popular master's degree program in the country.
The following table shows the number of diplomas awarded in graphic arts at each degree level.
| Education Level | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Master’s Degree | 423 |
| Graduate Certificate | 26 |
| Doctor’s Degree | 3 |
Earnings of Graphic Arts 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 estimate the median debt for this class of people.
Student Diversity
More women than men pursue their master's degree in graphic arts. About 72.8% of graduates with this degree are female.
| Gender | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Men | 115 |
| Women | 308 |
The racial-ethnic distribution of graphic arts master’s degree students is as follows:
| Race/Ethnicity | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Asian | 28 |
| Black or African American | 36 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 45 |
| White | 152 |
| International Students | 123 |
| Other Races/Ethnicities | 39 |
Most Popular Graphic Arts Programs for Master’s Degrees
There are 49 colleges that offer a master’s degree in graphic arts. Learn more about the most popular 20 below:
Pratt Institute - Main tops the list of the most popular school in the U.S. for graphic arts majors who are seeking their master's degree. Roughly 4,300 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $57,659 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $37,044 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 100 people received their master's degree in graphic arts from Pratt Institute. About 81% of this group were women, and 10% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
Full Sail University comes in at #2 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in graphic arts. Each year, around 24,600 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $26,417 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $19,401 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 70 people received their master's degree in graphic arts from Full Sail University. About 61% of this group were women, and 57% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
Liberty University is the 3rd most popular school in the nation for students seeking a master's degree in graphic arts. Each year, around 93,300 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $15,015 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $7,740 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 63 people received their master's degree in graphic arts from Liberty University. About 72% of this group were women, and 30% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
Bowling Green State University - Main Campus comes in at #4 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in graphic arts. Each year, around 18,100 students seeking various degrees attend the university. 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, 32 people received their master's degree in graphic arts from BGSU. Of these students, 81% were women and 16% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
The 5th most popular school in the country for graphic arts majors who are seeking their master's degree is California College of the Arts. Each year, around 1,600 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $57,096 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $60,180 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 25 people received their master's degree in graphic arts from California College of the Arts. Of these students, 72% were women and 36% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
The University of Texas at Austin is the 6th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a master's degree in graphic arts. Each year, around 50,400 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $11,678 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $12,012 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 23 people received their master's degree in graphic arts from UT Austin. About 82% of this group were women, and 32% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
University of Chicago is the 7th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a master's degree in graphic arts. Roughly 17,800 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $63,801 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $65,145 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 16 people received their master's degree in graphic arts from UChicago. About 50% of this group were women, and 25% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
Virginia Commonwealth University comes in at #8 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in graphic arts. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $12,850 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $13,404 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 13 people received their master's degree in graphic arts from VCU. About 100% of this group were women, and 22% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
North Carolina State University comes in at #9 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in graphic arts. Each year, around 36,000 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $6,535 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $9,459 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 12 people received their master's degree in graphic arts from NC State. Of these students, 70% were women and 30% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
The 9th most popular school in the country for graphic arts majors who are seeking their master's degree is Texas State University. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $8,606 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $7,147 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 12 people received their master's degree in graphic arts from Texas State.
Maryland Institute College of Art is the 12th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a master's degree in graphic arts. Each year, around 1,800 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $53,160 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $53,160 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 11 people received their master's degree in graphic arts from MICA. About 83% of this group were women, and 50% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
Furman University is the 13th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a master's degree in graphic arts. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $57,902 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $14,970 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 9 people received their master's degree in graphic arts from Furman. About 100% of this group were women, and 40% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
University of North Texas is the 13th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a master's degree in graphic arts. Each year, around 40,900 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $8,319 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $7,160 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 9 people received their master's degree in graphic arts from UNT. About 60% of this group were women, and 50% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
University of Southern California is the 15th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a master's degree in graphic arts. Each year, around 46,200 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $66,640 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $66,640 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 8 people received their master's degree in graphic arts from USC. Around 27% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 73% were women.
The 16th most popular school in the country for graphic arts majors who are seeking their master's degree is Arizona State University - Tempe. Each year, around 74,700 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $11,308 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $12,376 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 7 people received their master's degree in graphic arts from ASU - Tempe. Around 22% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 67% were women.
Northwestern University is the 18th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a master's degree in graphic arts. Roughly 22,600 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $64,887 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $52,698 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 6 people received their master's degree in graphic arts from Northwestern. Around 33% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 67% were women.
DePaul University is the 19th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a master's degree in graphic arts. Each year, around 21,900 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $43,379 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $22,135 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 5 people received their master's degree in graphic arts from DePaul. Around 33% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 67% were women.
George Washington University is the 20th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a master's degree in graphic arts. Roughly 27,000 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $64,508 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $35,100 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 4 people received their master's degree in graphic arts from GWU. Of these students, 75% were women and 25% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
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Related Majors
Below are some popular majors that are similar to graphic arts that offer master’s degrees.
| Major | Annual Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|
| Illustration | 1,130 |
| Other Design & Applied Arts | 374 |
| Interior Design | 249 |
| Graphic Design | 162 |
| Fashion Design | 112 |
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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