Master’s Degrees in Graphic Design
Education Levels of Graphic Design Majors
During the most recent year for which data is available, 162 people earned their master's degree in graphic design. This makes it the 364th most popular master's degree program in the country.
The following table shows the number of diplomas awarded in graphic design at each degree level.
| Education Level | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s Degree | 5,545 |
| Associate Degree | 1,885 |
| Basic Certificate | 807 |
| Undergraduate Certificate | 776 |
| Master’s Degree | 162 |
| Graduate Certificate | 1 |
Earnings of Graphic Design 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 design. About 64.2% of graduates with this degree are female.
| Gender | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Men | 58 |
| Women | 104 |
The racial-ethnic distribution of graphic design master’s degree students is as follows:
| Race/Ethnicity | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Asian | 12 |
| Black or African American | 8 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 23 |
| White | 52 |
| International Students | 59 |
| Other Races/Ethnicities | 8 |
Most Popular Graphic Design Programs for Master’s Degrees
There are 25 colleges that offer a master’s degree in graphic design. Learn more about the most popular 20 below:
The most popular school in the United States for graphic design students seekinga master's degree is Atlantic University College. Each year, around 1,500 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $6,120 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $3,600 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 39 people received their master's degree in graphic design from Atlantic University College. Of these students, 54% were women and 100% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
Art Center College of Design is the 3rd most popular school in the nation for students seeking a master's degree in graphic design. Each year, around 2,100 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $50,606 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $53,484 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 24 people received their master's degree in graphic design from Art Center College of Design. Around 26% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 71% were women.
Boston University comes in at #4 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in graphic design. Roughly 32,700 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $63,798 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $63,798 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 18 people received their master's degree in graphic design from Boston U.
The 5th most popular school in the country for graphic design majors who are seeking their master's degree is Otis College of Art and Design. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $49,100 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $49,100 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 15 people received their master's degree in graphic design from Otis College of Art and Design.
Yale University comes in at #6 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in graphic design. Each year, around 12,000 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $64,700 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $48,300 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 13 people received their master's degree in graphic design from Yale. About 59% of this group were women, and 35% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
The 7th most popular school in the country for graphic design majors who are seeking their master's degree is Liberty University. 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, 12 people received their master's degree in graphic design from Liberty University. Of these students, 65% were women and 24% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
The 8th most popular school in the country for graphic design majors who are seeking their master's degree is University of Illinois at Chicago. Each year, around 33,500 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $12,656 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $14,108 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 11 people received their master's degree in graphic design from UIC. About 56% of this group were women, and 31% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
Vermont College of Fine Arts comes in at #8 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in graphic design. Each year, around 300 students seeking various degrees attend the university. During the most recent year for which we have data, 11 people received their master's degree in graphic design from VCFA. Of these students, 50% were women and 33% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
Suffolk University is the 10th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a master's degree in graphic design. Each year, around 6,800 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $44,812 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $35,860 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 10 people received their master's degree in graphic design from Suffolk. Around 14% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 71% were women.
The 10th most popular school in the country for graphic design majors who are seeking their master's degree is Cranbrook Academy of Art. Each year, around 100 students seeking various degrees attend the university. During the most recent year for which we have data, 10 people received their master's degree in graphic design from Carnbrook Academy.
Iowa State University is the 13th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a master's degree in graphic design. Each year, around 31,800 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $8,982 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $10,996 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 7 people received their master's degree in graphic design from Iowa State. About 56% of this group were women, and 22% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
University of Denver is the 14th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a master's degree in graphic design. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $58,032 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $58,032 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 5 people received their master's degree in graphic design from DU. Of these students, 100% were women and 50% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
Mississippi College is the 15th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a master's degree in graphic design. Each year, around 4,600 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $20,246 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $12,834 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 4 people received their master's degree in graphic design from MC.
The 15th most popular school in the country for graphic design majors who are seeking their master's degree is Temple University. Each year, around 37,200 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $21,023 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $21,042 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 4 people received their master's degree in graphic design from Temple.
Marywood University comes in at #17 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in graphic design. Each year, around 2,600 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $37,700 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $10,200 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 3 people received their master's degree in graphic design from Marywood. Of these students, 67% were women and 67% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
The 19th most popular school in the country for graphic design majors who are seeking their master's degree is George Mason University. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $10,095 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $13,726 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 1 people received their master's degree in graphic design from GMU. Of these students, 100% were women and 100% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
Ohio University - Athens Campus is the 19th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a master's degree in graphic design. Each year, around 25,700 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $13,746 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $9,444 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 1 people received their master's degree in graphic design from OHIO Athens. Of these students, 50% were women and 50% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
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Related Majors
Below are some popular majors that are similar to graphic design that offer master’s degrees.
| Major | Annual Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|
| Visual Communications | 423 |
| Other Design & Applied Arts | 374 |
| Interior Design | 249 |
| Illustration | 168 |
| 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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