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Best Colleges for Masters Degree
in Design and Applied Arts

307 colleges ranked by graduate median earnings. Filter by acceptance rate, tuition, deadlines, SAT & ACT — updated for 2026 admissions.

307 Colleges
📍 USA
🎓 Masters Degree

Showing 289–307 of 307 colleges

New York Film Academy
Burbank, California
🏢 Private Open Admissions ↻ Rolling
Acceptance rate 100%
Annual cost
$62,291/yr
Grad earnings
$29,633
SAT avg
N/A
ACT mid
N/A
Rolling admissions — apply anytimeFee $75
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Atlantic University
Guaynabo, Puerto Rico
🏢 Private Open Admissions ↻ Rolling
Acceptance rate 100%
Annual cost
$12,363/yr
Grad earnings
$25,272
SAT avg
N/A
ACT mid
N/A
Rolling admissions — apply anytime
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Stanford University
Stanford, California
🏢 Private Highly Selective
Acceptance rate 3.9%
Annual cost
$82,162/yr
Grad earnings
$124,080
SAT avg
1,553
ACT mid
35
Apply by Jan 5 Decision Apr 1 Fee $90
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Stanford University
Stanford, California
🏢 Private Highly Selective
Acceptance rate 3.9%
Annual cost
$82,162/yr
Grad earnings
$124,080
SAT avg
1,553
ACT mid
35
Apply by Nov 1 Decision Dec 15 Fee $90
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Cornell University
Ithaca, New York
🏢 Private Highly Selective
Acceptance rate 8.2%
Annual cost
$83,196/yr
Grad earnings
$104,043
SAT avg
1,520
ACT mid
34
Apply by Jan 2 Decision Mar 28 Fee $80
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Cornell University
Ithaca, New York
🏢 Private Highly Selective
Acceptance rate 8.2%
Annual cost
$83,196/yr
Grad earnings
$104,043
SAT avg
1,520
ACT mid
34
Apply by Nov 1 Decision Dec 15 Fee $80
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Harvard University
Cambridge, Massachusetts
🏢 Private Highly Selective
Acceptance rate 3.5%
Annual cost
$82,842/yr
Grad earnings
$101,817
SAT avg
1,553
ACT mid
35
Apply by Jan 1 Decision Mar 31 Fee $85
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Harvard University
Cambridge, Massachusetts
🏢 Private Highly Selective
Acceptance rate 3.5%
Annual cost
$82,842/yr
Grad earnings
$101,817
SAT avg
1,553
ACT mid
35
Apply by Nov 1 Decision Dec 15 Fee $85
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Yale University
New Haven, Connecticut
🏢 Private Highly Selective
Acceptance rate 4.5%
Annual cost
$85,120/yr
Grad earnings
$100,533
SAT avg
1,534
ACT mid
34
Apply by Jan 2 Decision Mar 31 Fee $80
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Yale University
New Haven, Connecticut
🏢 Private Highly Selective
Acceptance rate 4.5%
Annual cost
$85,120/yr
Grad earnings
$100,533
SAT avg
1,534
ACT mid
34
Apply by Nov 1 Decision Dec 15 Fee $80
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Frequently asked questions

How many colleges offer Masters Degree in Design and Applied Arts in USA?
307 colleges and universities currently offer Masters Degree programs in Design and Applied Arts in USA, based on the latest US Department of Education College Scorecard data.
Which college has the highest graduate earnings for Design and Applied Arts in USA?
New York Film Academy leads with median graduate earnings of $29,633 ten years after enrollment for Masters Degree graduates.
Which Design and Applied Arts colleges in USA have rolling admissions?
Colleges with rolling admissions accept applications year-round, including New York Film Academy, Atlantic University. Rolling admissions is ideal for students who missed regular deadlines.
What SAT score do I need for Design and Applied Arts programs?
SAT requirements vary widely by college selectivity. Use the "My SAT score" filter above to see only colleges where your score meets or exceeds the average admitted student, from open-admission colleges to highly selective universities.

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