by our College Data Analytics TeamFor its 2024 ranking, College Factual looked at 6 schools in the Plains States Region to determine which ones were the best for design & applied arts students pursuing a master's degree. When you put them all together, these colleges and universities awarded 47 master's degrees in design & applied arts during the 2020-2021 academic year.
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Your choice of design & applied arts for getting your master's degree school matters. This section explores some of the factors we include in our ranking and how much they vary depending on the school you select. Below we explain some of the most important factors to consider before making your choice:
A school that excels in educating for a particular major and degree level must be a great school overall as well. To make it into this list a school must rank well in our overall Best Colleges for a Master's Degree ranking. This ranking considered factors such as graduation rates, overall graduate earnings and other educational resources to identify great colleges and universities.
Average early-career salary of those graduating with their master's degree is one indicator we use in our analysis to find the schools that offer the highest-quality education. After all, your master's degree won't mean much if it doesn't help you find a job that will help you earn a living.
In addition to the above, you should consider some of the following factors:
Our complete ranking methodology documents in more detail how we consider these factors to identify the best schools for design & applied arts students working on their master's degree.
Since the program you select can have a significant impact on your future, we've developed a number of rankings, including this Best Design & Applied Arts Master's Degree Schools in the Plains States Region list, to help you choose the best school for you.
Learn about start dates, transferring credits, availability of financial aid, and more by contacting the universities below.
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Below you'll see a list of the best colleges and universities for pursuing a master's degree in design & applied arts.
Washington University in St Louis is one of the best schools in the country for getting a master's degree in design & applied arts. Located in the large suburb of Saint Louis, WUSTL is a private not-for-profit university with a fairly large student population.More information about a master’s in design & applied arts from Washington University in St Louis
Iowa State University is one of the best schools in the United States for getting a master's degree in design & applied arts. Located in the city of Ames, Iowa State is a public university with a very large student population.More information about a master’s in design & applied arts from Iowa State University
It is difficult to beat University of Minnesota - Twin Cities if you want to pursue a master's degree in design & applied arts. Located in the large city of Minneapolis, UMN Twin Cities is a public university with a very large student population.More information about a master’s in design & applied arts from University of Minnesota - Twin Cities
Minneapolis College of Art and Design is one of the best schools in the country for getting a master's degree in design & applied arts. MCAD is a fairly small private not-for-profit college located in the city of Minneapolis.More information about a master’s in design & applied arts from Minneapolis College of Art and Design
Lindenwood University is a moderately-sized private not-for-profit university located in the small city of Saint Charles.More information about a master’s in design & applied arts from Lindenwood University
WSU is a fairly large public university located in the large city of Wichita.More information about a master’s in design & applied arts from Wichita State University
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One of 10 majors within the Visual & Performing Arts area of study, Design & Applied Arts has other similar majors worth exploring.
| Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Other Design & Applied Arts | 27 |
| Graphic Design | 7 |
| Industrial Design | 5 |
| Interior Design | 3 |
| Game & Interactive Media Design | 3 |
| Visual Communications | 2 |
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Music | 290 |
| Fine & Studio Arts | 174 |
| Drama & Theater Arts | 97 |
| General Visual & Performing Arts | 25 |
| Arts & Media Management | 11 |
| Dance | 10 |
| Film, Video & Photographic Arts | 6 |
