Master’s Degrees in Visual Communications
Education Levels of Graphic Arts Majors
During the most recent year for which data is available, 423 people earned their master's degree in graphic arts. This makes it the 240th most popular master's degree program in the country.
The following table shows the number of diplomas awarded in graphic arts at each degree level.
| Education Level | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s Degree | 2,827 |
| Associate Degree | 962 |
| Basic Certificate | 943 |
| Master’s Degree | 423 |
| Undergraduate Certificate | 422 |
| Graduate Certificate | 26 |
| Doctor’s Degree | 3 |
Earnings of Graphic Arts 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
The data on debt ranges for graphic arts majors who have their master's degree is not available.
Student Diversity
More women than men pursue their master's degree in graphic arts. About 72.8% of graduates with this degree are female.
| Gender | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Men | 115 |
| Women | 308 |
The racial-ethnic distribution of graphic arts master’s degree students is as follows:
| Race/Ethnicity | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Asian | 28 |
| Black or African American | 36 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 45 |
| White | 152 |
| International Students | 123 |
| Other Races/Ethnicities | 39 |
Most Popular Graphic Arts Programs for Master’s Degrees
There are 49 colleges that offer a master’s degree in graphic arts. Learn more about the most popular 20 below:
Pratt Institute - Main tops the list of the most popular school in the U.S. for graphic arts majors who are seeking their master's degree. Roughly 4,300 attend the school each year. 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, 100 people received their master's degree in graphic arts from Pratt Institute. Of these students, 81% were women and 10% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
Full Sail University is the 2nd most popular school in the nation for students seeking a master's degree in graphic arts. Each year, around 24,600 students seeking various degrees attend the university. 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 graphic arts from Full Sail University. Of these students, 61% were women and 57% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
The 3rd most popular school in the country for graphic arts 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, 63 people received their master's degree in graphic arts from Liberty University. Of these students, 72% were women and 30% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
Bowling Green State University - Main Campus is the 4th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a master's degree in graphic arts. Each year, around 18,100 students seeking various degrees attend the university. 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 graphic arts from BGSU. Around 16% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 81% were women.
California College of the Arts comes in at #5 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in graphic arts. Each year, around 1,600 students seeking various degrees attend the university. 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 graphic arts from California College of the Arts. Around 36% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 72% were women.
The 6th most popular school in the country for graphic arts majors who are seeking their master's degree is The University of Texas at Austin. Each year, around 50,400 students seeking various degrees attend the university. 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, 23 people received their master's degree in graphic arts from UT Austin. Of these students, 82% were women and 32% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
The 7th most popular school in the country for graphic arts majors who are seeking their master's degree is University of Chicago. Roughly 17,800 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $63,801 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $65,145 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 16 people received their master's degree in graphic arts from UChicago. Of these students, 50% were women and 25% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
Virginia Commonwealth University is the 8th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a master's degree in graphic arts. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $12,850 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $13,404 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 13 people received their master's degree in graphic arts from VCU. Of these students, 100% were women and 22% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
Texas State University comes in at #9 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in graphic arts. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $8,606 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $7,147 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 12 people received their master's degree in graphic arts from Texas State.
North Carolina State University is the 9th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a master's degree in graphic arts. Each year, around 36,000 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $6,535 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $9,459 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 12 people received their master's degree in graphic arts from NC State. Around 30% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 70% were women.
The 12th most popular school in the country for graphic arts majors who are seeking their master's degree is Maryland Institute College of Art. Each year, around 1,800 students seeking various degrees attend the university. 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, 11 people received their master's degree in graphic arts from MICA. Of these students, 83% were women and 50% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
The 13th most popular school in the country for graphic arts majors who are seeking their master's degree is University of North Texas. Each year, around 40,900 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $8,319 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $7,160 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 9 people received their master's degree in graphic arts from UNT. Of these students, 60% were women and 50% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
The 13th most popular school in the country for graphic arts majors who are seeking their master's degree is Furman University. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $57,902 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $14,970 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 9 people received their master's degree in graphic arts from Furman. Of these students, 100% were women and 40% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
The 15th most popular school in the country for graphic arts majors who are seeking their master's degree is University of Southern California. Each year, around 46,200 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $66,640 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $66,640 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 8 people received their master's degree in graphic arts from USC. About 73% of this group were women, and 27% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
Arizona State University - Tempe comes in at #16 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in graphic arts. Each year, around 74,700 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $11,308 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $12,376 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 7 people received their master's degree in graphic arts from ASU - Tempe. About 67% of this group were women, and 22% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
The 18th most popular school in the country for graphic arts majors who are seeking their master's degree is Northwestern University. Roughly 22,600 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $64,887 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $52,698 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 6 people received their master's degree in graphic arts from Northwestern. About 67% of this group were women, and 33% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
The 19th most popular school in the country for graphic arts majors who are seeking their master's degree is DePaul University. Each year, around 21,900 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $43,379 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $22,135 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 5 people received their master's degree in graphic arts from DePaul. About 67% of this group were women, and 33% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
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Related Majors
Below are some popular majors that are similar to graphic arts that offer master’s degrees.
| Major | Annual Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|
| Other Design & Applied Arts | 374 |
| Interior Design | 249 |
| Illustration | 168 |
| Graphic Design | 162 |
| 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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