115 Master's Programs in Design in North America

Specializations within design

Top universities for Design in North America

Ranked by how many design programs each one runs in North America — the count is next to the name.

• Savannah College of Art and Design (11)
• Lindenwood University (10)
• ArtCenter College of Design (6)
• University of Cincinnati (5)
• OCAD University (5)
• Ontario College of Art and Design University (4)
• California Institute of the Arts (4)
• California College of the Arts (4)
• Rochester Institute of Technology (4)
• University of Illinois at Chicago (3)

January intake in North America

17 of these programs list a dated January start that is still ahead. Dates come from each listing — confirm on the program page before planning around one.

• Master in Game Design (Online) — West Virginia University · starts Jan 2027
• Master in Industrial Design — University of Houston · starts Jan 2027
• Master in Game Design — DePaul University, Chicago · starts Jan 2027
• Master in Graphic and Interactive Design MFA — Temple University · starts Jan 2027
• Master in Interactive Media & Game Design (MFA) — Worcester Polytechnic Institute · starts Jan 2027
• Master in Theater-Design MFA — Temple University · starts Jan 2027

Masters (MS) in Design in North America: common questions

How many design programs are there in North America?

115 design masters programs at 54 universities in North America are open to international students, as of 11 October 2026.

How much does a design degree in North America cost?

The median annual fee (programs billed per year) for master's programs in design in North America is 31,590 USD. The middle half of those programs charge between 20,261 USD and 41,068 USD a year.

Can I study design in North America in English?

Yes — 100% of the design programs in North America in our catalog are taught in English (115 of 115).

Are any of these design programs available online?

13 of the 115 programs in North America are delivered online or by distance learning.