DesignNorth America

489 Master's degrees in Design in North America

Carnegie Mellon University4,3(24)

Pittsburgh, United States Top 0.5% in Worldwide

Computational Design

The Master of Science in Computational Design (MSCD) at Carnegie Mellon University is a post-professional research-based program investigating new design opportunities and critical perspectives at the intersection of design and computation.

M.Sc. Full-time On-campus

2 years$69,000/yr

Stanford University4,1(54)

Stanford, United States Top 0.1% in Worldwide

Individually Designed in Education

The Individually Designed in Education at Stanford University is a specialised Master of Arts programme. This full-time, three-year course is tailored for current doctoral students seeking to integrate educational expertise into their PhD studies. It offers a unique, flexible pathway to enhance academic and professional research.

M.A. Full-time On-campus

3 years$42,360/yr

Drexel University4,3(158)

Philadelphia, United States Top 2% in Worldwide

Interior Architecture and Design

Interior Architecture and Design at Drexel University offers a professional Master of Science degree that prepares students of diverse undergraduate backgrounds to become leaders in the field of interior design.

M.Sc. Full-time On-campus

4 years$23,502/yr

University of Minnesota4,2(48)

Minneapolis, United States Top 3% in Worldwide

Design - Product Design

The Design - Product Design program of the University of Minnesota focuses on the study of relationships between humans and their designed objects and environments. Students applying to the design graduate program may choose from four different tracks.

M.Sc. Full-time On-campus

2 years$33,552/yr

Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute

Troy, United States Top 3% in Worldwide

Critical Game Design

Critical Game Design at the Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute is an interdisciplinary field which synthesizes literary, social scientific, artistic, and computational approaches to understand how games, computational media, and play shape society, technological development, culture, and the human sense of self.

M.Sc. Full-time On-campus

1 year$64,400/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

California Institute of the Arts CalArts4,5(11)

California, United States

Costume Design

The Costume Design MFA Program at California Institute of the Arts CalArts encourages students to break with traditional notions of costume design—and think instead in terms of garments that expand or otherwise reshape the physical space of performers.

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

3 years$60,650/yr

Thomas Jefferson University2,5(2)

Philadelphia, United States Top 5% in Worldwide

Urban Design - Future Cities

Urban Design - Future Cities from Thomas Jefferson University educates the next generation of urban designers, architects and researchers in the development of sustainable, healthy and smart cities and communities.

Master Full-time On-campus

2 years$36,576/yr

Virginia Commonwealth University4,1(14)

Richmond, United States Top 3% in Worldwide

Sculpture

Led by an active and accomplished group of working artists, the Sculpture program at Virginia Commonwealth University promotes a fluid, liberated, experimental and progressive exploration of the transformative role of art.

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

2 years$31,590/yr

The University of Montana5,0(1)

Missoula, United States Top 7% in Worldwide

Theatre - Design and Technology

The Theatre - Design and Technology MFA at The University of Montana is a professional graduate programme focused on advanced technical mastery. This full-time, campus-based course provides intensive training in theatrical production. Students develop high-level design skills over a multi-year duration in a creative environment.

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

3 years$38,750/yr

Fort Hays State University3,5(17)

Hays, United States

Art Design

The Department of Art and Design from Fort Hays State University offers a Master of Fine Arts (MFA) in Art Design degree consisting of a minimum of 60 hours of graduate work. You must complete the degree requirements within 8 years and maintain a 3.0 GPA throughout the MFA program.

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

2 years$13,014/yr

Arizona State University4,3(230)

Tempe, United States Top 1% in Worldwide

Global Management (Creative Industries and Design Thinking)

Immerse yourself in the intersection of global management, creative industries, and design thinking with Arizona State University's Global Management (Creative Industries and Design Thinking) MGM program.

Master Full-time On-campus

1 year$30,348/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

University of Miami4,4(13)

Miami, United States Top 2% in Worldwide

Healthcare Design

Healthcare Design at University of Miami is a growing and rapidly developing field, with over 120 specialized design firms active only in the US.

M.Sc. Full-time On-campus

1 year$63,456/yr

The New School4,3(16)

New York City, United States Top 8% in Worldwide

Architecture and Lighting Design

Explore issues related to public space, housing, neighborhood integration, traffic and pedestrian safety, and other matters of key importance to urban centers at The New School's Architecture and Lighting Design program.

Master Full-time On-campus

4 years$61,778/yr

University at Buffalo4,4(48)

Buffalo, United States Top 2% in Worldwide

Art and Design for Social Impact

The Art and Design for Social Impact Program offered by the University at Buffalo is a dynamic, two year program of graduate study comprising of core courses in arts management, law, business, cultural policy, production, and advocacy.

M.A. Full-time On-campus

1 year$25,740/yr

Rochester Institute of Technology4,2(59)

Rochester, United States Top 4% in Worldwide

Packaging Science

The Packaging Science program of Rochester Institute of Technology focuses on how to select raw materials, design, and create functional packaging that withstands environmental, chemical, and physical hazards during distribution and transportation, and to create aesthetically pleasing packages to pique consumer interest.

M.Sc. Full-time On-campus

2 years$61,762/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

Temple University4,2(71)

Philadelphia, United States Top 2% in Worldwide

Graphic and Interactive Design

The Graphic and Interactive Design program at Temple University is a two-year, 60-credit program.

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

2 years$52,530/yr

Southeastern University Florida4,6(5)

Lakeland, United States

Art of Design Management

Art of Design Management graduates at Southeastern University Florida will be dynamic individuals who understand the higher-level thought processes required to be a creative and innovative thinker and designer.

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

1 year$18,900/yr