DesignNorth America

490 Master's degrees in Design in North America

Lindenwood University3,6(5)

Saint Charles, United States

Art and Design with Emphasis in Graphic Design

The Master of Arts in Art and Design with Emphasis in Graphic Design from Lindenwood University provides students with a firm foundation in critical theories and trends, as well as the practical application and problem solving involved in design.

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

1 year$17,520/yr

University of Texas at Austin4,3(27)

Austin, United States Top 0.5% in Worldwide

Studio Art

The Studio Art MFA program from University of Texas at Austin is a fast-paced, full-time, studio-intensive interdisciplinary degree program that takes full advantage of the university’s physical, technical and intellectual resources.

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

2 years$19,212/yr

Florida Atlantic University4,1(25)

Boca Raton, United States Top 5% in Worldwide

Nonprofit Management

The School of Nonprofit Management at Florida Atlantic University offers a graduate program leading to the Master of Nonprofit Management (MNM) degree. The MNM is housed in the School of Public Administration, which is part of the College for Design and Social Inquiry (CDSI).

Master Full-time On-campus

1 year$19,056/yr

Oklahoma State University4,3(6)

Stillwater, United States Top 3% in Worldwide

Apparel Design and Production

Apparel Design and Production at Oklahoma State Universitycan help you advance your skill set with applied coursework that focuses on integrating theory and research in the field.

M.Sc. Full-time On-campus

1 year$20,786/yr

University of Idaho4,5(11)

Moscow, United States Top 6% in Worldwide

Studio Art and Design

Designed for aspiring professional studio artists and for artists who want a career in academia, this Studio Art and Design program at University of Idaho emphasizes an integrated approach to art making and design that goes beyond traditional boundaries and allows you to define your own path as a studio artist.

M.A. Full-time On-campus

2 years$31,582/yr

Rochester Institute of Technology4,2(59)

Rochester, United States Top 4% in Worldwide

Visual Communication Design

The Visual Communication Design program of Rochester Institute of Technology you'll shape interactive experiences by integrating graphic design, user experience design, design studies, motion graphics, and 3D digital design into your work.

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

2 years$61,762/yr

State University of New York at New Paltz4,0(5)

New Paltz, United States

Printmaking

The Printmaking program at State University of New York at New Paltz prepares students to be professional artists and to teach art at the college level. Our program offers a broad range of traditional, contemporary, and innovative techniques while encouraging students to formulate and articulate their philosophical and personal concepts and translate them into visual ideas.

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

2 years$23,100/yr

University of California, Irvine (UCI)4,4(7)

Irvine, United States Top 1% in Worldwide

Design

The Design program of University of California, Irvine (UCI) provides a challenging and creative environment for the curious and resourceful design student. We believe a strong foundation in design for the theatre and the opportunity to explore digital tools will develop unique and thoughtful artistic collaborators.

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

3 years$27,864/yr

The University of Alabama4,3(4)

Tuscaloosa, United States Top 3% in Worldwide

Book Arts

The program leading to the MFA in the Book Arts degree is a 60-credit-hour program of study at The University of Alabama comprised of four areas: printing and publishing, bookbinding, papermaking, and the history of the book, with a program emphasis on the book as an integrated unit.

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

2 years$34,542/yr

West Virginia University4,4(8)

Morgantown, United States Top 4% in Worldwide

Lighting Design and Technology

West Virginia University's M.F.A. Lighting Design and Technology program emphasizes a hands-on learning environment. Students get an immersive lighting experience from production electricians, to designers, to moving light technicians, and lighting console programmers.

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

3 years$30,024/yr

University of Idaho4,5(11)

Moscow, United States +1 Top 6% in Worldwide

Integrated Architecture and Design

This Integrated Architecture and Design program offers the opportunity to study across all programs in the College of Art and Architecture. The program offered by University of Idaho is ideal for returning professionals who want to develop interdisciplinary design expertise in a collaborative and integrated research environment.

M.Sc. Full-time On-campus

1 year$31,582/yr

The New School4,3(16)

New York City, United States Top 8% in Worldwide

Fashion Design and the Arts

In the MFA Fashion Design and the Arts at The New School, you develop sustainable and inclusive approaches to fashion innovation through studio-based projects that are closely linked to the fashion industry and cultural institutions of Paris.

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

2 years$47,610/yr

Point Park University3,9(9)

Online

Learning, Design and Technology

Point Park University’s new Master of Arts in Learning, Design and Technology will prepare you for leadership, administration and management positions in the learning, design and technology fields.

M.A. Part-time Online

2½ years$10,104/yr

University of South Florida4,3(44)

Tampa, United States Top 2% in Worldwide

Digital Journalism and Design

Learn essential skills for the Internet age: web publishing and design, social media, multimedia production, information graphics and much more, all with this Digital Journalism and Design master’s degree at University of South Florida St Petersburg.

M.A. Part-time Online +2

1 year$16,666/yr

James Madison University4,6(21)

Online Top 10% in Worldwide

Learning Design and Technology

The Learning Design and Technology program offered at James Madison University serves students who work in, or who intend to pursue careers in, higher education, business, industry, government and consulting.

M.Ed. Part-time Online

2 years$19,710/yr

Pennsylvania State University4,4(39)

Online Top 0.5% in Worldwide

Geodesign

This online Geodesign program at Pennsylvania State University is designed to provide maximum flexibility while preparing students to address complex environmental design problems. Structure your courses to accommodate your schedule or to complete your degree as quickly as possible.

Master Part-time Online

$46,796/yr

Pratt Institute4,5(4)

New York City, United States Top 9% in Worldwide

History of Art and Design, Library and Information Science

The History of Art and Design, Library and Information Science dual-degree program at Pratt Institute prepares you for careers in art and design, museum, and academic libraries

Master Full-time On-campus

3 years$37,880/yr

Savannah College of Art and Design3,7(19)

Savannah, United States

Furniture Design

Navigate form, function, and fantasy to elevate the everyday to the extraordinary with Furniture Design at Savannah College of Art and Design.

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

2 years$42,120/yr

University of Tennessee Knoxville4,4(7)

Knoxville, United States Top 2% in Worldwide

Scenic Design

The Scenic Design program at University of Tennessee Knoxville is a challenging, yet rewarding, program intended to prepare MFA candidates for a career in the professional world of Theatrical Design.

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

3 years$32,208/yr

Minneapolis College of Art and Design

Online

Sustainable Design

Ideal for working adults who are passionate about sustainability, understand the power of design, and want to affect change, Minneapolis College of Art and Design's Master of Arts in Sustainable Design is a unique, fully online program that engages a world-class community to creatively lead sustainable solutions across disciplines and industries.

M.A. Part-time Online

2 years, 8 months$11,126/yr