DesignNorth America

489 Master's degrees in Design in North America

Illinois State University4,5(24)

Normal, United States Top 9% in Worldwide

Graduate Pathway in Interior Design

An INTO Illinois State University Graduate Pathway in Interior Design will prepare you to enter your next semester of a master’s degree program at Illinois State University.

Pre-Master Full-time On-campus

½ yearTuition not available

School of the Art Institute of Chicago4,4(5)

Chicago, United States

Visual Communication Design

Led by faculty who are actively engaged in design thinking and practice, Visual Communication Design students at School of the Art Institute of Chicago are challenged to think critically about what they create, take risks in their work, and experience the value and transformative ability of design.

M.A. Full-time On-campus

2 years$59,640/yr

Michigan State University4,1(26)

East Lansing, United States Top 1% in Worldwide

Environmental Design

The Environmental Design program at Michigan State University is a post-professional degree that provides graduate students with advanced knowledge and understanding.

M.A. Full-time On-campus

1 year$53,220/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

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

New Paltz, United States

Ceramics

The Ceramics program at State University of New York at New Paltz cultivates the conceptual, technical, and professional growth of its graduate students by providing an environment balanced among pragmatic skill development, critical and theoretical dialogue, and intensive studio research geared toward a process of making and thinking, resulting in innovative and dynamic outcomes.

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

2 years$23,100/yr

Pennsylvania State University4,4(39)

University Park, United States Top 0.5% in Worldwide

Additive Manufacturing and Design

The overall goal of the Master of Science in Additive Manufacturing and Design and Master of Engineering in Additive Manufacturing and Design at Pennsylvania State University is to educate students and working engineers to become technically outstanding experts in additive manufacturing.

M.Sc. Full-time On-campus

1 year$44,996/yr

Texas State University4,2(20)

San Marcos, United States Top 9% in Worldwide

Theatre (Design Concentration)

The Theatre (Design Concentration)degree from Texas State University expands the skills of students, preparing them to work in regional and national theatres and to teach at the university level.

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

2 years$16,380/yr

College for Creative Studies4,0(1)

Detroit, United States

Interdisciplinary Design Studies

With a focus on breaking down silos, the customizable College for Creative Studies Interdisciplinary Design Studies graduate program supports the development of each student’s unique, versatile skill set and personal career aspirations.

Master Full-time On-campus

1 year$56,460/yr

The University of Montana5,0(1)

Missoula, United States Top 7% in Worldwide

Pharmaceutical Sciences and Drug Design

The Pharmaceutical Sciences and Drug Design at The University of Montana is a comprehensive graduate programme focused on creating innovative therapies. This full-time course provides expert training in drug delivery and medicinal chemistry, preparing students for advanced research roles within the global healthcare sector.

M.Sc. Full-time On-campus

2 years$38,750/yr

Ohio University4,5(31)

Athens, United States Top 3% in Worldwide

Production Design

The M.F.A. Production Design program at Ohio University prepares students for careers as designers in all aspects of the professional theater. The training at Ohio University provides a strong foundation in design and the skills to compete in the professional market.

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

3 years$33,390/yr

University at Buffalo4,4(48)

Buffalo, United States Top 2% in Worldwide

Architecture - Synthesis and Integrated Studio

The Architecture - Synthesis and Integrated Studio program of the University at Buffalo is for students who have successfully completed a studio-based, four or five year undergraduate program in architecture from a regionally accredited four-year US college or university or an equivalent credential.

Master Full-time On-campus

2 years$28,140/yr

University of Washington4,2(54)

Seattle, United States Top 0.5% in Worldwide

Design

The Design program from University of Washington train professional scenic, costume, and lighting designers. Our graduates are working at the highest levels of the field, designing for theatre, dance, film, opera, and television.

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

3 years$33,171/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

California State University Fullerton4,4(8)

Fullerton, United States Top 7% in Worldwide

Art - Illustration

This Art - Illustration programme at California State University Fullerton provides a balance of study and practice for those who wish a career in the visual arts, or who want to prepare for further graduate work in the field.

M.A. Full-time On-campus

1 year$7,571/yr

University of Connecticut4,4(28)

Storrs, United States Top 2% in Worldwide

Digital Media & Design

The Master of Fine Arts in Digital Media & Design at University of Connecticut is a customized, two-year graduate program where students work closely with dedicated faculty in the development of their own independent creative practice.

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

3 years$41,424/yr

Walden University4,4(15)

Online

Education - Self-Designed

Whether you want to teach in additional subject areas or gain new skills in areas such as technology or leadership, the Education - Self-Designed program at Walden University allows you to customize your online degree program with the courses that best prepare you to achieve your professional goals.

M.Sc. Part-time Online

1 year, 3 months$11,800/yr

Northwestern University4,2(54)

Online Top 0.5% in Worldwide

Information Design and Strategy

The Northwestern University online Master of Science in Information Design and Strategy (IDS) program teaches students how to translate information and data into meaningful visual forms, narratives and interfaces.

M.Sc. Part-time Online

$242,160/full

Royal Roads University4,0(5)

Online

Instructional Design

The Instructional Design programme at the Royal Roads University prepares you to be an architect of learning. You'll study how people learn and explore how technology can facilitate learning.

Postgraduate Certificate Part-time Online

7 months$7,520/full

Drexel University4,3(158)

Philadelphia, United States Top 2% in Worldwide

Design Research

The Design Research programme at Drexel University is a two-year program that focuses on combining a transdisciplinary design approach with an intensive research process.

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

2 years$27,370/yr

Central Connecticut State University3,9(7)

New Britain, United States

Educational Technology

Prepares Educational Technology students at Central Connecticut State University for careers as educational technology leaders and administrators in schools and on campuses.

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

1 year$28,290/yr