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Master’s Degrees in Visual Communications

466 Yearly Graduations
73% Women
29% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*
There are 49 colleges and univerities across the nation that offer a master's degree in graphic arts. This degree is more popular with female students, and about 29% of recent graduates were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group. Also, 22.1% of graphic arts graduates were international students.

Education Levels of Graphic Arts Majors

During the most recent year for which data is available, 466 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 466
Graduate Certificate 35
Doctor’s Degree 4

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 73.0% of graduates with this degree are female.

Gender Number of Grads
Men 126
Women 340
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The racial-ethnic distribution of graphic arts master’s degree students is as follows:

Race/Ethnicity Number of Grads
Asian 35
Black or African American 40
Hispanic or Latino 40
White 188
International Students 103
Other Races/Ethnicities 60
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There are 49 colleges that offer a master’s degree in graphic arts. Learn more about the most popular 20 below:

#1

Pratt Institute - Main

Brooklyn, New York
100 Yearly Graduations
70% Women
14% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

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 $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, 100 people received their master's degree in graphic arts from Pratt Institute. About 70% of this group were women, and 14% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.

#2

Full Sail University

Winter Park, Florida
70 Yearly Graduations
56% Women
56% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

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 $26,307 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 graphic arts from Full Sail University. Of these students, 56% were women and 56% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.

#3

Liberty University

Lynchburg, Virginia
63 Yearly Graduations
87% Women
16% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

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 $15,467 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $7,893 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 63 people received their master's degree in graphic arts from Liberty University. Of these students, 87% were women and 16% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.

32 Yearly Graduations
71% Women
18% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

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 $11,272 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 graphic arts from BGSU. Of these students, 71% were women and 18% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.

#5

California College of the Arts

San Francisco, California
25 Yearly Graduations
62% Women
8% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

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 $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 graphic arts from California College of the Arts. Of these students, 62% were women and 8% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.

23 Yearly Graduations
75% Women
54% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

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 $11,698 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $12,036 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 23 people received their master's degree in graphic arts from UT Austin. Around 54% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 75% were women.

#7

University of Chicago

Chicago, Illinois
16 Yearly Graduations
63% Women
50% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

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 $61,179 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. Around 50% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 63% were women.

#8

Virginia Commonwealth University

Richmond, Virginia
13 Yearly Graduations
90% Women
30% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

Virginia Commonwealth University comes in at #8 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in graphic arts. Each year, around 29,000 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $12,472 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $12,618 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 13 people received their master's degree in graphic arts from VCU. Around 30% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 90% were women.

#9

North Carolina State University

Raleigh, North Carolina
12 Yearly Graduations
53% Women
18% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

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 $9,095 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. Around 18% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 53% were women.

#9

Carnegie Mellon University

Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania
12 Yearly Graduations
91% Women
9% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

The 9th most popular school in the country for graphic arts majors who are seeking their master's degree is Carnegie Mellon University. Each year, around 13,500 students seeking various degrees attend the university. 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, 12 people received their master's degree in graphic arts from Carnegie Mellon. Of these students, 91% were women and 9% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.

#9

Texas State University

San Marcos, Texas
12 Yearly Graduations
71% Women
43% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

The 9th most popular school in the country for graphic arts majors who are seeking their master's degree is Texas State University. Each year, around 37,800 students seeking various degrees attend the 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. Of these students, 71% were women and 43% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.

#12

Maryland Institute College of Art

Baltimore, Maryland
11 Yearly Graduations
92% Women
46% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

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 $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, 11 people received their master's degree in graphic arts from MICA. Around 46% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 92% were women.

#13

Furman University

Greenville, South Carolina
9 Yearly Graduations
95% Women
15% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

Furman University is the 13th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a master's degree in graphic arts. Each year, around 2,500 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $55,392 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $12,233 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 9 people received their master's degree in graphic arts from Furman. Around 15% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 95% were women.

#13

University of North Texas

Denton, Texas
9 Yearly Graduations
89% Women
21% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

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 $8,295 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $6,350 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 9 people received their master's degree in graphic arts from UNT. Of these students, 89% were women and 21% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.

#15

University of Southern California

Los Angeles, California
8 Yearly Graduations
75% Women
10% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

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 $63,468 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $63,468 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 10% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 75% were women.

7 Yearly Graduations
90% Women
90% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

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 $10,978 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $12,014 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 90% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 90% were women.

7 Yearly Graduations
71% Women
14% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

The 16th most popular school in the country for graphic arts majors who are seeking their master's degree is AI Miami International University of Art and 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, 7 people received their master's degree in graphic arts from International Fine Arts College. Around 14% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 71% were women.

#18

Northwestern University

Evanston, Illinois
6 Yearly Graduations
50% Women
25% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

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 $62,391 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $51,869 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 6 people received their master's degree in graphic arts from Northwestern. About 50% of this group were women, and 25% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.

#19

DePaul University

Chicago, Illinois
5 Yearly Graduations
100% Women
50% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

DePaul University is the 19th 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 $42,449 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $21,719 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 5 people received their master's degree in graphic arts from DePaul. Of these students, 100% were women and 50% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.

#20

George Washington University

Washington, District of Columbia
4 Yearly Graduations
100% Women

George Washington University is the 20th 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 $60,856 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $33,930 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 4 people received their master's degree in graphic arts from GWU.

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

Major Annual Degrees Awarded
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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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