Graduate Certificates in Design & Applied Arts
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Education Levels of Design Majors
In 2020-2021, 44 graduate certificates were awarded to design majors. This earns it the #168 spot on the list of the most popular graduate certificate programs in the nation.
The following table shows the number of diplomas awarded in design at each degree level.
| Education Level | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s Degree | 19,770 |
| Associate Degree | 8,050 |
| Basic Certificate | 4,204 |
| Undergraduate Certificate | 2,298 |
| Master’s Degree | 1,931 |
| Graduate Certificate | 44 |
| Doctor’s Degree | 4 |
Earnings of Design Majors With Graduate Certificates
We are unable to calculate the median earnings for design majors with their graduate certificate due to lack of data.
Student Debt
We do not have the data to calculate the median and range of debt loads for design students who are graduate certificate holders.
Student Diversity
More women than men pursue their graduate certificate in design. About 65.9% of graduates with this degree are female.
| Gender | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Men | 15 |
| Women | 29 |
The racial-ethnic distribution of design graduate certificate students is as follows:
| Race/Ethnicity | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Asian | 2 |
| Black or African American | 1 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 2 |
| White | 26 |
| International Students | 6 |
| Other Races/Ethnicities | 7 |
Most Popular Design Programs for Graduate Certificates
There are 37 colleges that offer a graduate certificate in design. Learn more about the most popular 20 below:
Michigan State University tops the list of the most popular school in the U.S. for design majors who are seeking their graduate certificate. Each year, around 49,600 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $15,966 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $19,714 per year. For the 2020-2021 academic year, 14 graduate certificates were handed out to design majors at Michigan State. Around 7% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 43% were women.
Bowling Green State University - Main Campus comes in at #2 on our list of the most popular colleges offering graduate certificates in design. Each year, around 18,100 students seeking various degrees attend the university. 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, 13 graduate certificates were handed out to design majors at BGSU. About 85% of this group were women, and 8% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
The 3rd most popular school in the country for design majors who are seeking their graduate certificate is Arizona State University - Skysong. 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. The design program at Arizona State University - Skysong awarded 4 graduate certificates during the 2020-2021 school year. Around 25% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 100% were women.
Iowa State University comes in at #4 on our list of the most popular colleges offering graduate certificates in design. Each year, around 31,800 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $8,324 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $10,140 per year. During the 2020-2021 academic year, 2 people received their graduate certificate in design from Iowa State. Around 50% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 50% were women.
Massachusetts College of Art and Design comes in at #4 on our list of the most popular colleges offering graduate certificates in design. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $1,030 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $24,000 per year. The design program at Massachusetts College of Art and Design awarded 2 graduate certificates during the 2020-2021 school year.
The 6th most popular school in the country for design majors who are seeking their graduate certificate is University of Pennsylvania. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $54,652 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $38,732 per year. During the 2020-2021 academic year, 1 people received their graduate certificate in design from UPenn.
The 6th most popular school in the country for design majors who are seeking their graduate certificate is Florida International University. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $4,721 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $8,912 per year. The design program at Florida International University awarded 1 graduate certificates during the 2020-2021 school year. Around 100% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 100% were women.
The 6th most popular school in the country for design majors who are seeking their graduate certificate is School of the Art Institute of Chicago. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $49,663 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $44,641 per year. The design program at School of the Art Institute of Chicago awarded 1 graduate certificates during the 2020-2021 school year.
The 6th most popular school in the country for design majors who are seeking their graduate certificate is University of Kansas. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $10,092 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $9,989 per year. During the 2020-2021 academic year, 1 people received their graduate certificate in design from KU.
Mercyhurst University comes in at #6 on our list of the most popular colleges offering graduate certificates in design. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $39,750 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $16,543 per year. For the 2020-2021 academic year, 1 graduate certificates were handed out to design majors at Mercyhurst.
The 6th most popular school in the country for design majors who are seeking their graduate certificate is Marywood University. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $35,534 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $9,888 per year. The design program at Marywood University awarded 1 graduate certificates during the 2020-2021 school year.
Bloomsburg University of Pennsylvania is the 6th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a graduate certificate in design. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $7,716 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $9,288 per year. During the 2020-2021 academic year, 1 people received their graduate certificate in design from Bloomsburg.
The 6th most popular school in the country for design majors who are seeking their graduate certificate is American University. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $50,542 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $37,447 per year. For the 2020-2021 academic year, 1 graduate certificates were handed out to design majors at The American University.
California State University - Monterey Bay is the 6th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a graduate certificate in design. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $5,742 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $7,176 per year. The design program at California State University - Monterey Bay awarded 1 graduate certificates during the 2020-2021 school year. Around 100% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 100% were women.
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Related Majors
Below are some popular majors that are similar to design that offer graduate certificates.
| Major | Annual Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|
| Music | 570 |
| Fine & Studio Arts | 80 |
| Arts & Media Management | 62 |
| Film, Video & Photographic Arts | 48 |
| Other Visual Art | 23 |
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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