Master’s Degrees in Design & Applied Arts
Education Levels of Design Majors
During the most recent year for which data is available, 1,688 people earned their master's degree in design. This earns it the #73 spot on the list of the most popular master's degree 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 | 19,777 |
| Associate Degree | 7,578 |
| Basic Certificate | 4,459 |
| Undergraduate Certificate | 2,420 |
| Master’s Degree | 1,688 |
| Graduate Certificate | 77 |
| Doctor’s Degree | 20 |
Earnings of Design Majors With Master’s Degrees
The median salary for graduates holding a master's degree in design is $47,217. This number may vary for a lot of reasons. For instance, you may decide to move to a location where people with your degree are rare and make more money. To get a better picture, earnings for this category of people can range from a low of $39,393 to a high of $54,222.
Student Debt
The data on debt ranges for design majors who have their master's degree is not available.
Student Diversity
More women than men pursue their master's degree in design. About 72.9% of graduates with this degree are female.
| Gender | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Men | 458 |
| Women | 1,230 |
The racial-ethnic distribution of design master’s degree students is as follows:
| Race/Ethnicity | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Asian | 122 |
| Black or African American | 91 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 128 |
| White | 600 |
| International Students | 617 |
| Other Races/Ethnicities | 130 |
Most Popular Design Programs for Master’s Degrees
There are 134 colleges that offer a master’s degree in design. Learn more about the most popular 20 below:
The most popular school in the United States for design students seekinga master's degree is Savannah College of Art and Design. Each year, around 14,200 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $40,095 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $41,085 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 245 people received their master's degree in design from SCAD. Of these students, 86% were women and 11% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups. Data shows that SCAD graduates that hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $47,217.
The 2nd most popular school in the country for design majors who are seeking their master's degree is Pratt Institute - Main. Each year, around 4,300 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $57,659 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $37,044 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 180 people received their master's degree in design from Pratt Institute. Of these students, 76% were women and 12% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups. Pratt Institute - Main design graduates who receive their master's degree go on to jobs earning a median salary of $47,217.
Maryland Institute College of Art comes in at #2 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in design. Roughly 1,800 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $53,160 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $53,160 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 180 people received their master's degree in design from MICA. Around 32% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 74% were women. Those who complete their master's degree in design at Maryland Institute College of Art make a median salary of 47,217.
The 4th most popular school in the country for design majors who are seeking their master's degree is Academy of Art University. Each year, around 8,900 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $27,024 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $30,696 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 77 people received their master's degree in design from Academy of Art University. About 80% of this group were women, and 16% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group. Academy of Art University design graduates who receive their master's degree go on to jobs earning a median salary of $47,217.
Liberty University comes in at #5 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in design. Roughly 93,300 attend the school each year. 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, 75 people received their master's degree in design from Liberty University. Of these students, 71% were women and 28% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups. Liberty University design graduates who receive their master's degree go on to jobs earning a median salary of $47,217.
Full Sail University is the 6th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a master's degree in design. Roughly 24,600 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $26,417 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $19,401 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 70 people received their master's degree in design from Full Sail University. Of these students, 61% were women and 57% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups. Those who complete their master's degree in design at Full Sail University make a median salary of 47,217.
The New School comes in at #7 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in design. Each year, around 9,000 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $54,995 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $51,702 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 50 people received their master's degree in design from New School University. About 75% of this group were women, and 10% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group. Those who complete their master's degree in design at The New School make a median salary of 47,217.
New York School of Interior Design comes in at #8 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in design. Roughly 600 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $36,600 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $41,400 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 48 people received their master's degree in design from NYSID. Around 13% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 85% were women. Data shows that NYSID graduates that hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $47,217.
Atlantic University College is the 9th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a master's degree in design. Roughly 1,500 attend the school each year. 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 design from Atlantic University College. Around 100% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 54% were women. Data shows that Atlantic University College graduates that hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $47,217.
School of Visual Arts comes in at #10 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in design. Each year, around 3,600 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $49,140 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $55,040 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 34 people received their master's degree in design from SVA. Around 14% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 76% were women. Those who complete their master's degree in design at School of Visual Arts make a median salary of 47,217.
The 11th most popular school in the country for design majors who are seeking their master's degree is Bowling Green State University - Main Campus. Roughly 18,100 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $11,010 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $8,418 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 32 people received their master's degree in design from BGSU. Around 16% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 81% were women. Data shows that BGSU graduates that hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $47,217.
The University of Texas at Austin is the 13th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a master's degree in design. Roughly 50,400 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $11,678 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $12,012 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 28 people received their master's degree in design from UT Austin. Of these students, 86% were women and 24% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups. Those who complete their master's degree in design at The University of Texas at Austin make a median salary of 47,217.
The 14th most popular school in the country for design majors who are seeking their master's degree is Rochester Institute of Technology. Each year, around 16,100 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $55,784 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $56,884 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 25 people received their master's degree in design from RIT. About 46% of this group were women, and 23% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group. Rochester Institute of Technology design graduates who receive their master's degree go on to jobs earning a median salary of $47,217.
The 14th most popular school in the country for design majors who are seeking their master's degree is California College of the Arts. Roughly 1,600 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $57,096 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $60,180 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 25 people received their master's degree in design from California College of the Arts. Around 36% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 72% were women. California College of the Arts design graduates who receive their master's degree go on to jobs earning a median salary of $47,217.
Marymount University is the 16th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a master's degree in design. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $37,400 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $22,950 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 24 people received their master's degree in design from Marymount. About 100% of this group were women, and 33% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group. Marymount University design graduates who receive their master's degree go on to jobs earning a median salary of $47,217.
Art Center College of Design is the 16th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a master's degree in design. Roughly 2,100 attend the school each year. 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 design from Art Center College of Design. About 71% of this group were women, and 26% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group. Those who complete their master's degree in design at Art Center College of Design make a median salary of 47,217.
Fashion Institute of Technology is the 16th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a master's degree in design. Each year, around 8,100 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $7,170 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $11,542 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 24 people received their master's degree in design from FIT SUNY. About 90% of this group were women, and 13% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group. Fashion Institute of Technology design graduates who receive their master's degree go on to jobs earning a median salary of $47,217.
Arizona State University - Skysong comes in at #19 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in design. Roughly 53,900 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $11,308 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $10,170 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 23 people received their master's degree in design from ASU - Skysong. Around 24% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 62% were women. Those who complete their master's degree in design at Arizona State University - Skysong make a median salary of 47,217.
The 20th most popular school in the country for design majors who are seeking their master's degree is Ohio University - Athens Campus. Roughly 25,700 attend the school each year. 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, 22 people received their master's degree in design from OHIO Athens. Of these students, 75% were women and 38% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups. Those who complete their master's degree in design at Ohio University - Athens Campus make a median salary of 47,217.
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Related Majors
Below are some popular majors that are similar to design that offer master’s degrees.
| Major | Annual Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|
| Music | 6,247 |
| Fine & Studio Arts | 3,058 |
| Film, Video & Photographic Arts | 1,871 |
| Drama & Theater Arts | 1,756 |
| Arts & Media Management | 1,178 |
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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