Master’s Degrees in Computer Graphics
Education Levels of Computer Graphics Majors
During the most recent year for which data is available, 260 people earned their master's degree in computer graphics. This earns it the #346 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 computer graphics at each degree level.
| Education Level | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s Degree | 1,345 |
| Basic Certificate | 942 |
| Associate Degree | 589 |
| Master’s Degree | 260 |
| Undergraduate Certificate | 97 |
| Graduate Certificate | 2 |
Earnings of Computer Graphics 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 computer graphics students who are master's degree holders.
Student Diversity
More women than men pursue their master's degree in computer graphics. About 63.5% of graduates with this degree are female.
| Gender | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Men | 95 |
| Women | 165 |
The racial-ethnic distribution of computer graphics master’s degree students is as follows:
| Race/Ethnicity | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Asian | 9 |
| Black or African American | 4 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 13 |
| White | 42 |
| International Students | 174 |
| Other Races/Ethnicities | 18 |
Most Popular Computer Graphics Programs for Master’s Degrees
There are 9 colleges that offer a master’s degree in computer graphics. Learn more about the most popular 9 below:
Carnegie Mellon University tops the list of the most popular school in the U.S. for computer graphics majors who are seeking their master's degree. Roughly 13,500 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $62,260 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $48,496 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 74 people received their master's degree in computer graphics from Carnegie Mellon. About 59% of this group were women, and 7% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
Academy of Art University comes in at #2 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in computer graphics. Each year, around 8,900 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $27,024 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $30,696 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 67 people received their master's degree in computer graphics from Academy of Art University. About 74% of this group were women, and 11% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
The 3rd most popular school in the country for computer graphics majors who are seeking their master's degree is School of Visual Arts. Each year, around 3,600 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $49,140 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $55,040 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 37 people received their master's degree in computer graphics from SVA. Around 7% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 73% were women.
Purdue University - Main Campus comes in at #4 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in computer graphics. Roughly 46,600 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $9,718 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $9,718 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 28 people received their master's degree in computer graphics from Purdue. Around 10% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 43% were women.
Texas A&M University - College Station is the 5th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a master's degree in computer graphics. Roughly 70,400 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $9,003 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $6,885 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 19 people received their master's degree in computer graphics from Texas A&M College Station. Of these students, 63% were women and 47% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
The 6th most popular school in the country for computer graphics majors who are seeking their master's degree is Rhode Island School of Design. Each year, around 2,200 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $58,690 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $58,690 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 11 people received their master's degree in computer graphics from RISD. Around 28% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 50% were women.
New York Institute of Technology is the 7th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a master's degree in computer graphics. Roughly 6,800 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $41,960 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $27,720 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 9 people received their master's degree in computer graphics from NYIT. About 83% of this group were women, and 17% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
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Related Majors
Below are some popular majors that are similar to computer graphics that offer master’s degrees.
| Major | Annual Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|
| Database Modeling & Administration | 2,472 |
| Other Computer Software | 502 |
| Web & Multimedia Design | 501 |
| Virtual Modeling & Simulation | 194 |
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.
- College Factual
- National Center for Education Statistics
- O*NET Online
- Bureau of Labor Statistics
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