DesignNorth America

490 Master's degrees in Design in North America

OCAD University3,5(12)

Toronto, Canada

Inclusive Design

Become a global leader in the emerging field of inclusive design. We offer a master degree in Inclusive Design at OCAD University.

Master Full-time On-campus

2 years$28,549/yr

Concordia University Montréal4,2(94)

Montréal, Canada Top 3% in Worldwide

Individualized Program

The Individualized Program at Concordia University Montréal is a unique 45-credit research degree available as an M.A. or M.Sc. This full-time, two-year programme allows students to design their own curriculum across various disciplines. It is delivered on-campus in Montréal, providing a flexible path for self-driven scholars.

M.A. Full-time On-campus

2 years$11,428/yr

Strayer University4,0(7)

Online

Educational Design and Technology

With the Educational Design and Technology program from Strayer University, you will learn to use motivational and learning theory to help engage students in their education. You’ll also grasp effective approaches to engaging with students, administration and staff to lead in a variety of educational settings.

Master Part-time Online

$1,680/module

Oklahoma State University4,3(6)

Stillwater, United States Top 3% in Worldwide

Merchandising

The Merchandising, from Oklahoma State University builds your skill set through coursework that focuses on integrating theory and research in the merchandising field.

M.Sc. Full-time On-campus

1 year$20,786/yr

Colorado State University4,1(107)

Fort Collins, United States Top 2% in Worldwide

Design and Merchandising

The Design and Merchandising programme offered by Colorado State University focuses on creatively solving problems on sustainability, health and wellness, and social responsibility.

M.Sc. Full-time On-campus

1 year$31,566/yr

University of Pennsylvania4,3(22)

Philadelphia, United States Top 0.1% in Worldwide

Integrated Product Design

The Integrated Product Design program of University of Pennsylvania is designed to provide students with an engineering background with the tools to apply that background to product design problems.

Master Full-time On-campus

2 years$8,484/module

Carnegie Mellon University4,3(24)

Pittsburgh, United States Top 0.5% in Worldwide

Advanced Architectural Design

This Advanced Architectural Design Program at Carnegie Mellon University is a post-professional, design-based program that engages emerging methods of computational design, simulation, data processing, and fabrication to speculate upon future modes of architectural practice, enhanced construction methods, and alternative material manifestations within the built environment.

Master Full-time On-campus

2 years$43,000/yr

Southern Illinois University4,0(3)

Carbondale, United States Top 6% in Worldwide

Art and Design

The School of Art and Design at Southern Illinois University offers a three-year Master of Fine Arts degree in Art and Design, with nine unique areas of study: Blacksmithing, Ceramics, Design, Drawing, Glass, Painting, Printmaking, Sculpture and Small Metals.

M.F.A. Full-time On-campus

2½ years$14,086/yr

Iowa State University4,6(9)

Ames, United States Top 2% in Worldwide

Apparel, Merchandising, and Design

The Department of Apparel, Events, and Hospitality Management at Iowa State University prides itself on having one of the top Apparel, Merchandising, and Design graduate programs of its kind in the world.

M.Sc. Full-time On-campus +3

1 year$33,988/yr

Cornell University4,3(43)

Ithaca, United States +1 Top 0.1% in Worldwide

Design Technology - Studio

Design Technology - Studio from Cornell University program is a two-year research and project degree offered jointly by the College of Architecture, Art, and Planning (AAP) and Cornell Tech which culminates in a master of science (M.S. DT).

M.Sc. Full-time On-campus

2 years$71,266/yr

University of Connecticut4,4(28)

Storrs, United States Top 2% in Worldwide

Dramatic Arts (Lighting Design)

The Dramatic Arts (Lighting Design) at University of Connecticut is structured to develop an understanding of lighting aesthetics, technology, design and research techniques, theatre history/dramatic literature, as well as business skills required.

M.F.A. Full-time On-campus

3 years$41,424/yr

Columbia University4,3(91)

Manhattan, United States Top 0.1% in Worldwide

Computational Design Practices

The Computational Design Practices programme from Columbia University advances interdisciplinary design research and practice across GSAPP and tackles the complex questions that arise when data meets design, space, and the built environment.

M.Sc. Full-time +2 On-campus

1½ year$70,380/yr

University of California, Berkeley4,3(94)

Berkeley, United States Top 0.1% in Worldwide

Real Estate Development and Design

The Real Estate Development and Design programme at the University of California, Berkeley is a rigorous STEM-designated degree. Available as a one-year full-time or two-year part-time course, it integrates finance, land use law, and sustainable design to prepare ethical leaders for the global property industry.

Master Full-time On-campus

1 year$6,570/yr

Thomas Jefferson University2,5(2)

Philadelphia, United States Top 5% in Worldwide

Sustainable Design

The Sustainable Design program at Thomas Jefferson University was developed by a group of the country’s top sustainable designers and experienced sustainability professors.

M.Sc. Full-time +2 On-campus +3

1½ year$29,062/yr

Northeastern University4,4(79)

Boston, United States +1 Top 2% in Worldwide

Game Science and Design

The Game Science and Design MSc programme from Northeastern University gives students a comprehensive understanding of how successful game products are created in a player-centric environment.

M.Sc. Full-time On-campus

2 years$35,003/yr

Illinois State University4,5(24)

Normal, United States Top 9% in Worldwide

Theatre - Lighting Design

Illinois State University's Master of Fine Arts (MFA) in Theatre - Lighting Design program is dedicated to the development of individual students to reach their professional goals within the field of theatrical lighting design.

M.F.A. Full-time On-campus

3 years$15,798/yr

Walden University4,4(15)

Online

Forensic Psychology - Self-Designed

The MS in Forensic Psychology - Self-Designed program from Walden University prepares you to apply strong new insights, skills, and perspectives to a variety of nonclinical roles in areas like cybercrime, criminal investigative analysis and profiling, terrorism, and victim advocacy.

M.Sc. Part-time Online

1 year, 3 months$22,656/yr

University of Georgia4,1(55)

Online Top 2% in Worldwide

Learning, Design, and Technology (Instructional Design and Development)

Become an instructional design expert with the University of Georgia’s online Master’s degree in Learning, Design, and Technology (Instructional Design and Development) program at the University of Georgia.

M.Ed. Part-time Online

2 years$30,182/yr

Central Michigan University3,9(42)

Online Top 7% in Worldwide

Learning, Design and Technology

Technology in learning and training is a vital part of today's education landscape. Central Michigan University's master's degree in Learning, Design and Technology will help you create lessons that make the most of everything technology has to offer. Engage your students and create meaningful content that advances their education.

M.A. Part-time Online

1½ year$82,320/yr

University of Florida4,3(102)

Gainesville, United States Top 1% in Worldwide

Sustainable Design

The three-semester, Masters of Science in Sustainable Design (MSD) leads to a University of Florida master's degree in the specialized field of sustainable design.

M.Sc. Full-time +2 On-campus +2

1½ year$31,872/yr