Industrial Design Master’s Degrees
A master’s degree in Industrial Design is offered at 67 colleges in the United States, where you can earn amaster’s degree in Industrial Design.
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Education Levels of Industrial Design Majors
In the most recent reporting year, 1,395 students earned theirIndustrial Design majors across all award levels. The following table shows the number of diplomas awarded in Industrial Design at each degree level.
| Education Level | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Associate’s Degree | 54 |
| Bachelor’s Degree | 1,168 |
| Master’s Degree (this page) | 173 |
Earnings of Industrial Design Majors With Master’s Degrees (All Award Levels)
Federal data tracks the median salary for graduates with amaster’s degree in Industrial 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 Industrial Design students with their master’s degree.
Most Popular Industrial Design Programs for Master’s Degrees
There are 83 colleges that offer a master’s degree in Industrial Design. Learn more about the most popular below:
The most popular school in the United States for Industrial Design students seeking a master's degree is Pratt Institute-Main. This school awarded 98 master's degrees in Industrial Design in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their master's degree in Industrial Design here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
The New School is a popular choice for Industrial Design majors seeking their master's degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 83 people received their master's degree in Industrial Design from this school. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
Clemson University is a popular choice for Industrial Design majors seeking their master's degree. This school awarded 78 master's degrees in Industrial Design in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their master's degree in Industrial Design here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Iowa State University comes in at #4 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in Industrial Design. During the most recent year for which we have data, 76 people received their master's degree in Industrial Design from this school. Graduates who complete their master's degree in Industrial Design here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Rochester Institute of Technology is a popular choice for Industrial Design majors seeking their master's degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 64 people received their master's degree in Industrial Design from this school. Graduates who complete their master's degree in Industrial Design here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
California State University-Fullerton comes in at #6 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in Industrial Design. This school awarded 50 master's degrees in Industrial 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.
Auburn University is a popular choice for Industrial Design majors seeking their master's degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 44 people received their master's degree in Industrial Design from this school. Graduates who complete their master's degree in Industrial Design here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
FIDM-Fashion Institute of Design & Merchandising comes in at #8 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in Industrial Design. This school awarded 41 master's degrees in Industrial 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.
Appalachian State University is a popular choice for Industrial Design majors seeking their master's degree. This school awarded 37 master's degrees in Industrial 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.
Jackson College comes in at #10 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in Industrial Design. This school awarded 37 master's degrees in Industrial Design in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their master's degree in Industrial Design here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University is a popular choice for Industrial Design majors seeking their master's degree. This school awarded 36 master's degrees in Industrial Design in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their master's degree in Industrial Design here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Arizona State University Campus Immersion is a popular choice for Industrial Design majors seeking their master's degree. This school awarded 34 master's degrees in Industrial Design in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their master's degree in Industrial Design here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
San Francisco State University comes in at #13 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in Industrial Design. During the most recent year for which we have data, 33 people received their master's degree in Industrial Design from this school. Graduates who complete their master's degree in Industrial Design here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
University of Illinois Chicago comes in at #14 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in Industrial Design. During the most recent year for which we have data, 32 people received their master's degree in Industrial Design from this school. Graduates who complete their master's degree in Industrial Design here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
California State University-Long Beach comes in at #15 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in Industrial Design. During the most recent year for which we have data, 29 people received their master's degree in Industrial Design from this school. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
University of Utah comes in at #16 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in Industrial Design. During the most recent year for which we have data, 29 people received their master's degree in Industrial Design from this school. Graduates who complete their master's degree in Industrial Design here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
California College of the Arts comes in at #17 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in Industrial Design. During the most recent year for which we have data, 27 people received their master's degree in Industrial Design from this school. Graduates who complete their master's degree in Industrial Design here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Fashion Institute of Technology comes in at #18 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in Industrial Design. During the most recent year for which we have data, 25 people received their master's degree in Industrial Design from this school. Graduates who complete their master's degree in Industrial Design here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
University of Wisconsin-Stout is a popular choice for Industrial Design majors seeking their master's degree. This school awarded 24 master's degrees in Industrial Design in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their master's degree in Industrial Design here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Metropolitan State University of Denver is a popular choice for Industrial Design majors seeking their master's degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 22 people received their master's degree in Industrial Design from this school. Graduates who complete their master's degree in Industrial Design here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
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Related Majors
Below are some popular majors similar to Industrial Design 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 |
| Illustration | 3,192 |
| Fashion/Apparel Design | 3,186 |
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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