447 Master's degrees in Design in United States

Our post-professional Master of Science in Architectural Research and Design degree program offered by Tulane University is the most advanced research venue at Tulane School of Architecture.

The Architecture, Urban Design program from New York Institute of Technology is at the forefront of urban design research focused on issues of urbanization through the exploration of social, environmental, and technological domains.

The Nonprofit Management programme at Florida Atlantic University is a professional degree for the third sector. This 33-credit master level course offers flexible study modes, including hybrid options. Students can complete the curriculum in approximately one to one and a half years through full or part-time study.

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.

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. 

The Transportation Design program at College for Creative Studies has spent 55 years becoming the best. This century’s wave of ingenuity, including autonomous vehicles and mobility-forward design, is powered by the designers that teach and learn here.  

The Healthcare Interior Design program of the New York School of Interior Design has created an innovative, interdisciplinary program that provides designers an opportunity to learn from practicing healthcare designers, engineers, Capital Projects team members in healthcare institutions, and healthcare environment researchers.

As the only university in the world to offer an M.F.A. in Accessory Design at Savannah College of Art and Design and the first in the U.S. to offer an M.A. in the discipline, SCAD fashions a comprehensive curriculum driven by market needs. 

Technical Direction from University of North Carolina School of the Arts covers scene construction, stage automation, theatrical rigging, and even management.

The Management and Leadership - Organizational Design and Development programme at Purdue Global is a 100% online Master of Science degree. Designed for completion in approximately 1.5 years, this flexible course focuses on aligning corporate structures and strategies to improve business outcomes in a global environment.

The M.A. in Design and Innovation at Southern Methodist University is a project-based postgraduate programme. Delivered through a public study mode, this multidisciplinary course focuses on human-centred design and creative problem-solving. Students develop versatile thinking skills over a standard master's duration.

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.

The Design MFA program offered at University of Southern California requires five terms in residency to complete. Preference will be given to full-time students, although accommodations for part-time study may be arranged with the approval of the program director.

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.

The Instructional Design and Technology - e-Learning program of University of Central Florida is designed for educators in K-12 and higher education, trainers, and instructional designers.

The Learning Design and Technology (online) program at University of Southern California is designed for working professionals who desire to advance their career in instructional design.

The Master of Fine Arts in Design and Visual Communications at the University of Florida is a terminal degree focused on addressing complex societal issues. This public programme offers two or three-year residency tracks, combining research and practice to foster sustainable development through an expanded design framework.

The Architecture - Synthesis and Integrated Studio at University at Buffalo is a full-time, two-year Master of Architecture (MArch) programme. Designed for students with a prior studio-based degree, this professional track focuses on advanced design research and technical mastery within a leading New York flagship institution.

The Design Science programme at the University of Michigan is a master level course delivered in a public study mode. This rigorous academic offering focuses on integrating multiple disciplines to solve complex design challenges. Students engage in advanced research and practical application over a standard full-time duration.

The intention of the Scenic Design and Technology program from West Virginia University is to provide talented students with an exciting opportunity for personal and professional growth in an environment that approaches theatre as both an art form and a learning experience.