489 Master's degrees in Design in North America

Illinois Institute of Technology4,5(15)

Chicago, United States Top 3% in Worldwide

Web Design and Application Development

The Web Design and Application Development programme from Illinois Institute of Technology is designed for students seeking knowledge that will prepare them for a career in web design and application development.

Postgraduate Certificate Full-time On-campus

3 years$33,318/yr

University of Miami4,4(13)

Miami, United States Top 2% in Worldwide

Product Design

The MS in Product Design at University of Miami offers students a unique cross-disciplinary education cutting across multiple engineering disciplines in a world class research and innovation based environment.

M.Sc. Full-time On-campus

1 year$63,456/yr

Massachusetts College of Art and Design1,0(1)

Boston, United States

Design - The Dynamic Media Institute

Design - The Dynamic Media Institute program from Massachusetts College of Art and Design enables students to pursue a thesis through a rigorous practice of research, prototyping, and writing.

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

2 years$27,450/yr

Cornell University4,3(43)

Ithaca, United States Top 0.1% in Worldwide

Advanced Architectural Design

Cornell University's post-professional master of ccience of Advanced Architectural Design programe is an intensive, advanced architectural design research program open to individuals holding a B.Arch. or professional M.Arch. degree.

M.Sc. Full-time On-campus

2 years$71,266/yr

Pepperdine University4,3(6)

Online

Learning Design and Technology

Designed for individuals who wish to advance their career in instructional design and technology, Learning Design and Technology program at Pepperdine University features a learning format that allows students to participate in a cohort model while choosing between online or in-person options every term.

M.A. Part-time Online

1 year, 3 months$45,300/yr

University of Kansas4,6(8)

Lawrence, United States Top 2% in Worldwide

Design - Design Management and Strategy

Design - Design Management and Strategy from University of Kansas explores in depth the design function in business as an important integrative, and often interdisciplinary, area of work. The curriculum couples a rigorous, practical understanding of business with design’s natural capacity for handling diverse inputs, creative problem solving, and human-centered understanding.

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

1 year$20,712/yr

Purdue University4,5(31)

West Lafayette, United States Top 0.5% in Worldwide

Visual Communication Design

The Visual Communication Design programme at Purdue University is a comprehensive undergraduate course focused on visual messaging and new media. This full-time degree equips students with technical and conceptual skills in typography and image generation, preparing them for the rapidly evolving global design industry.

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

3 years$29,194/yr

Cornell University4,3(43)

Ithaca, United States Top 0.1% in Worldwide

Apparel Design

At Cornell University, the common focus of the field is the study of fibrous materials and their use as apparel, as engineering structures (such as composite materials), in biomedical applications, and in home furnishings. The Field of Fiber Science and Apparel Design is applied and multidisciplinary, with faculty members drawn from the Colleges of Human Ecology and Engineering.

M.A. Full-time On-campus

1 year$20,800/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

University of Georgia4,1(55)

Athens, United States Top 2% in Worldwide

Urban Planning and Design

The PAB-accredited Urban Planning and Design graduate program at the University of Georgia focuses on the physical planning and design of the built environment.

Master Full-time On-campus

1 year$30,182/yr

Savannah College of Art and Design3,7(19)

Savannah, United States

Design Management

Savannah College of Art and Design is home to a robust Design Management program that is recognized industry-wide for producing outstanding graduates ready to excel in the professional world as advocates of design innovation and creative problem-solving.

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

2 years$42,120/yr

Northwestern University4,2(54)

Evanston, United States Top 0.5% in Worldwide

Product Design and Development Management

We want to help you become a senior leader in creating advanced and ground-breaking new products with the Master of Product Design and Development Management at Northwestern University.

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

2 years$45,946/yr

York University4,0(147)

Toronto, Canada Top 2% in Worldwide

Design

The Design MDes program at York University offers strong supportive design studies courses which provide a foundation for doctoral studies in the rapidly developing areas of Design Research and Design Theory.

Master Full-time On-campus

2 years$9,225/yr

Radford University4,4(9)

Online

Design Thinking

The Design Thinking programme at Radford University is a 100% online Master of Fine Arts (M.F.A.) degree. This terminal qualification can be completed in two years of full-time study or four years part-time. It focuses on using creative design methodologies to solve complex international and domestic problems.

M.F.A. Full-time +2 Online

2 years$19,820/yr

University of Texas at Austin4,3(27)

Austin, United States Top 0.5% in Worldwide

Sustainable Design

The Sustainable Design MSc program from University of Texas at Austin is intended for students who wish to prepare for a related PhD program, plan to work in public policy, or pursue activism related to sustainable architecture or urbanism.

M.Sc. Full-time On-campus

2 years$19,286/yr

University of Alberta4,2(136)

Edmonton, Canada Top 0.5% in Worldwide

Art and Design

University of Alberta's Department of Art and Design offers graduate programs leading to the Doctor of Philosophy in the History of Art, Design and Visual Culture and Master of Fine Arts and Master of Design degrees in a wide range of studio disciplines.

Master Full-time On-campus

2 years$7,732/yr

Savannah College of Art and Design3,7(19)

Savannah, United States

Design Management

Savannah College of Art and Design is home to a robust Design Management program that is recognized industry-wide for producing outstanding graduates ready to excel in the professional world as advocates of design innovation and creative problem-solving.

M.A. Full-time On-campus

1 year$42,120/yr

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

Chicago, United States

Low-Residency

The Low-Residency Master of Fine Arts (Low-Res MFA) from the School of the Art Institute of Chicago program is designed for the 21st-century artist whose work and life demands both a rigorous engagement with an artistic community as well as flexibility, fluidity, and a self-directed approach.

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

3 years$39,760/yr

Illinois Institute of Technology4,5(15)

Chicago, United States Top 3% in Worldwide

Design - Public Administration

The Design - Public Administration programme from Illinois Institute of Technology prepares students to effectively address dynamic and complex civic and social challenges with rigor, depth, and imagination.

Master Full-time On-campus

2 years$33,318/yr

Franklin University4,5(6)

Online

Instructional Design and Learning Technology

Franklin University’s M.S. Instructional Design and Learning Technology degree program and our faculty of industry experts puts you at the forefront of this growing industry with exciting career options. With our program, you’ll learn how to analyze learning needs, design solutions and evaluate effectiveness.

M.Sc. Part-time Online

1 year, 4 months$16,080/yr