Graphic Design Master’s Degrees
A master’s degree in Graphic Design is offered at 578 colleges in the United States, where you can earn amaster’s degree in Graphic Design. In recent years, the majority of students earning degrees in this area were women, and about37% were students from underrepresented racial-ethnic groups. Also, 36.7% of Graphic Design graduates were international students.
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Education Levels of Graphic Design Majors
In the most recent reporting year, 10,676 students earned theirGraphic Design majors across all award levels. The following table shows the number of diplomas awarded in Graphic Design at each degree level.
| Education Level | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Certificate | 955 |
| Associate’s Degree | 2,095 |
| Bachelor’s Degree | 5,829 |
| Master’s Degree (this page) | 1,793 |
Earnings of Graphic Design Majors With Master’s Degrees (All Award Levels)
Federal data tracks the median salary for graduates with amaster’s degree in Graphic Design of $41,389 four years after graduation. These figures are reported program-wide, across all award levels.
This number may vary for many reasons. For instance, you may move to a location where people with your degree are rare and make more money.
| Years After Graduation | Median Earnings |
|---|---|
| 1 year | $32,054 |
| 4 years | $41,389 |
| 5 years | $46,982 |
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, field-of-study earnings tracker (program-wide, all award levels).
Student Debt (All Award Levels)
We do not have the data to calculate the median and range of debt loads for Graphic Design students with their master’s degree.
Student Diversity
This degree is more popular with female students. About 60.4% of graduates with this degree are women.
| Gender | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Men | 67 |
| Women | 102 |
The racial-ethnic distribution of Graphic Design graduates is as follows:
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Grads | Share |
|---|---|---|
| White | 44 | 26.0% |
| Asian | 11 | 6.5% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 40 | 23.7% |
| Black or African American | 8 | 4.7% |
| Two or More Races | 1 | 0.6% |
| Race Unknown | 3 | 1.8% |
| International Students | 62 | 36.7% |
This degree is very popular with international students. Around 36.7% of graduates are in this category.
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Most Popular Graphic Design Programs for Master’s Degrees
There are 657 colleges that offer a master’s degree in Graphic Design. Learn more about the most popular below:
The most popular school in the United States for Graphic Design students seeking a master's degree is Southern New Hampshire University. This school awarded 794 master's degrees in Graphic Design in the most recent reporting year. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
NUC University comes in at #2 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in Graphic Design. This school awarded 363 master's degrees in Graphic Design in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their master's degree in Graphic Design here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Ana G. Mendez University is a popular choice for Graphic Design majors seeking their master's degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 282 people received their master's degree in Graphic Design from this school. Graduates who complete their master's degree in Graphic Design here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Wake Technical Community College is a popular choice for Graphic Design majors seeking their master's degree. This school awarded 234 master's degrees in Graphic Design in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their master's degree in Graphic Design here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Brigham Young University-Idaho is a popular choice for Graphic Design majors seeking their master's degree. This school awarded 233 master's degrees in Graphic Design in the most recent reporting year. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
Fayetteville Technical Community College is a popular choice for Graphic Design majors seeking their master's degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 126 people received their master's degree in Graphic Design from this school. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
Liberty University is a popular choice for Graphic Design majors seeking their master's degree. This school awarded 125 master's degrees in Graphic Design in the most recent reporting year. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
Grand Canyon University is a popular choice for Graphic Design majors seeking their master's degree. This school awarded 124 master's degrees in Graphic Design in the most recent reporting year. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
California State Polytechnic University-Pomona is a popular choice for Graphic Design majors seeking their master's degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 121 people received their master's degree in Graphic Design from this school. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
Pratt Institute-Main is a popular choice for Graphic Design majors seeking their master's degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 115 people received their master's degree in Graphic Design from this school. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
San Diego City College comes in at #11 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in Graphic Design. This school awarded 114 master's degrees in Graphic Design in the most recent reporting year. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
Santa Monica College is a popular choice for Graphic Design majors seeking their master's degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 106 people received their master's degree in Graphic Design from this school. Graduates who complete their master's degree in Graphic Design here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Iowa State University comes in at #13 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in Graphic Design. During the most recent year for which we have data, 90 people received their master's degree in Graphic Design from this school. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
Art Center College of Design is a popular choice for Graphic Design majors seeking their master's degree. This school awarded 84 master's degrees in Graphic Design in the most recent reporting year. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
Oakland University is a popular choice for Graphic Design majors seeking their master's degree. This school awarded 82 master's degrees in Graphic Design in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their master's degree in Graphic Design here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
University of Minnesota-Twin Cities is a popular choice for Graphic Design majors seeking their master's degree. This school awarded 78 master's degrees in Graphic Design in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their master's degree in Graphic Design here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Connecticut State Community College is a popular choice for Graphic Design majors seeking their master's degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 74 people received their master's degree in Graphic Design from this school. Graduates who complete their master's degree in Graphic Design here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Columbia College Chicago comes in at #18 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in Graphic Design. This school awarded 71 master's degrees in Graphic Design in the most recent reporting year. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
Portland State University is a popular choice for Graphic Design majors seeking their master's degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 68 people received their master's degree in Graphic Design from this school. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
Rasmussen University-Florida comes in at #20 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in Graphic Design. During the most recent year for which we have data, 67 people received their master's degree in Graphic Design from this school. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
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Related Majors
Below are some popular majors similar to Graphic Design that also offer master’s degrees.
| Major | Annual Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|
| Design and Visual Communications, General | 6,186 |
| Interior Design | 5,651 |
| Illustration | 3,192 |
| Fashion/Apparel Design | 3,186 |
| Commercial and Advertising Art | 2,987 |
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 to obtain the percentage of racial-ethnic minorities.
- College Factual
- National Center for Education Statistics (IPEDS)
- O*NET Online
- U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics
- U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard
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