Illustration Master’s Degrees
There are 68 schools in the United States where you can earn amaster’s degree in Illustration. In recent years, the majority of students earning degrees in this area were women, and about21% were students from underrepresented racial-ethnic groups. Also, 48.1% of Illustration graduates were international students.
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Education Levels of Illustration Majors
During the most recent year for which data is available, 3,192 people earned theirIllustration majors across all award levels. The following table shows the number of diplomas awarded in Illustration at each degree level.
| Education Level | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Certificate | 35 |
| Associate’s Degree | 252 |
| Bachelor’s Degree | 2,579 |
| Master’s Degree (this page) | 326 |
Earnings of Illustration Majors With Master’s Degrees (All Award Levels)
The U.S. Department of Education reports a median salary for graduates with amaster’s degree in Illustration of $41,389 four years after graduation. These figures are reported program-wide, across all award levels.
However, this can depend on a number of factors, such as where you live and the number of years of experience you have.
| 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 Illustration students with their master’s degree.
Student Diversity
This degree is more popular with female students. About 82.1% of graduates with this degree are women.
| Gender | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Men | 52 |
| Women | 239 |
The racial-ethnic distribution of Illustration graduates is as follows:
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Grads | Share |
|---|---|---|
| White | 89 | 30.6% |
| Asian | 21 | 7.2% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 15 | 5.2% |
| Black or African American | 10 | 3.4% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 1 | 0.3% |
| Two or More Races | 2 | 0.7% |
| Race Unknown | 13 | 4.5% |
| International Students | 140 | 48.1% |
This degree is very popular with international students. Around 48.1% of graduates are in this category.
See the minority definition in the References below.
Most Popular Illustration Programs for Master’s Degrees
There are 79 colleges that offer a master’s degree in Illustration. Learn more about the most popular below:
Savannah College of Art and Design tops the list of the most popular schools in the U.S. for Illustration majors seeking their master's degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 533 people received their master's degree in Illustration from this school. Graduates who complete their master's degree in Illustration here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
School of Visual Arts is a popular choice for Illustration majors seeking their master's degree. This school awarded 318 master's degrees in Illustration in the most recent reporting year. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
Fashion Institute of Technology is a popular choice for Illustration majors seeking their master's degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 233 people received their master's degree in Illustration from this school. Graduates who complete their master's degree in Illustration here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Art Center College of Design comes in at #4 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in Illustration. During the most recent year for which we have data, 140 people received their master's degree in Illustration from this school. Graduates who complete their master's degree in Illustration here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Virginia Commonwealth University is a popular choice for Illustration majors seeking their master's degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 139 people received their master's degree in Illustration from this school. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
Maryland Institute College of Art is a popular choice for Illustration majors seeking their master's degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 131 people received their master's degree in Illustration from this school. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
Ringling College of Art and Design comes in at #7 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in Illustration. This school awarded 120 master's degrees in Illustration in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their master's degree in Illustration here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Rhode Island School of Design is a popular choice for Illustration majors seeking their master's degree. This school awarded 116 master's degrees in Illustration in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their master's degree in Illustration here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Pratt Institute-Main is a popular choice for Illustration majors seeking their master's degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 104 people received their master's degree in Illustration from this school. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
Milwaukee Institute of Art & Design is a popular choice for Illustration majors seeking their master's degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 89 people received their master's degree in Illustration from this school. Graduates who complete their master's degree in Illustration here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Academy of Art University is a popular choice for Illustration majors seeking their master's degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 85 people received their master's degree in Illustration from this school. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
Columbus College of Art & Design comes in at #12 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in Illustration. This school awarded 78 master's degrees in Illustration in the most recent reporting year. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
The New School comes in at #13 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in Illustration. During the most recent year for which we have data, 75 people received their master's degree in Illustration from this school. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
Massachusetts College of Art and Design comes in at #14 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in Illustration. This school awarded 73 master's degrees in Illustration in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their master's degree in Illustration here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Rocky Mountain College of Art and Design comes in at #15 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in Illustration. This school awarded 60 master's degrees in Illustration in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their master's degree in Illustration here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Columbia College Chicago is a popular choice for Illustration majors seeking their master's degree. This school awarded 55 master's degrees in Illustration in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their master's degree in Illustration here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Minneapolis College of Art and Design is a popular choice for Illustration majors seeking their master's degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 54 people received their master's degree in Illustration from this school. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
Rochester Institute of Technology comes in at #18 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in Illustration. This school awarded 47 master's degrees in Illustration in the most recent reporting year. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
College for Creative Studies is a popular choice for Illustration majors seeking their master's degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 46 people received their master's degree in Illustration from this school. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
Laguna College of Art and Design comes in at #20 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in Illustration. This school awarded 44 master's degrees in Illustration in the most recent reporting year. 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 Illustration that also offer master’s degrees.
| Major | Annual Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|
| Graphic Design | 10,676 |
| Design and Visual Communications, General | 6,186 |
| Interior Design | 5,651 |
| 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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