Study Design in North America
627 programmes in design at 197 universities in North America are open to international students; 100% are taught in English. The median yearly tuition is 31,370 USD, with the middle half of programmes charging between 19,900 USD and 44,238 USD.
Data as of August 27, 2026 · computed from Global Admissions data · amounts in USD
Design programmes
1–24 of 627 · page 1 of 10
Design in North America by degree level
| Degree | Programmes | 25th percentile | Median tuition / yr | 75th percentile |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelor's | 256 | 19,900 USD | 31,370 USD | 44,238 USD |
| Master's | 115 | 20,788 USD | 31,590 USD | 41,068 USD |
| PhD | 5 | 30,134 USD | 34,646 USD | 37,601 USD |
Tuition figures use the yearly price each university publishes for international students, converted to USD; medians only publish where at least 5 priced programmes exist.
Specialisations within design
Design 531 Game Design 52 Art and Design 44
Universities for design in North America
- Coursera Project Network (47)
- University of Colorado Boulder (28)
- Lindenwood University (26)
- California Institute of the Arts (16)
- ArtCenter College of Design (16)
- Savannah College of Art and Design (16)
- University of Minnesota (13)
- University of Cincinnati (12)
- DePaul University, Chicago (11)
- Conestoga College (10)
Study Design in North America: common questions
- How many design programmes are there in North America?
- 627 design programmes at 197 universities in North America are open to international students, as of August 27, 2026.
- How much does a design degree in North America cost?
- The median yearly tuition for bachelor's programmes in design in North America is 31,370 USD. The middle half of programmes charge between 19,900 USD and 44,238 USD per year.
- Can I study design in North America in English?
- Yes — 100% of the design programmes in North America in our catalogue are taught in English (627 of 627).
- Are any of these design programmes available online?
- 195 of the 627 programmes in North America are delivered online or by distance learning.
Planning to study design in North America?
An advisor who knows admissions in North America can shortlist design programmes for your budget and profile.