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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 73–96 of 307 colleges

Clemson University
Clemson, South Carolina
🏛 Public Competitive
Acceptance rate 38.1%
Annual cost
$34,494/yr
Grad earnings
$71,513
SAT avg
1,341
ACT mid
30
Apply by May 1 Fee $70
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University of Denver
Denver, Colorado
🏢 Private Safety
Acceptance rate 71.2%
Annual cost
$75,020/yr
Grad earnings
$71,155
SAT avg
1,344
ACT mid
29
Apply by Nov 1 Decision Dec 15 Fee $65
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University of Denver
Denver, Colorado
🏢 Private Safety
Acceptance rate 71.2%
Annual cost
$75,020/yr
Grad earnings
$71,155
SAT avg
1,344
ACT mid
29
Apply by Nov 1 Decision Dec 15 Fee $65
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University of Denver
Denver, Colorado
🏢 Private Safety
Acceptance rate 71.2%
Annual cost
$75,020/yr
Grad earnings
$71,155
SAT avg
1,344
ACT mid
29
Apply by Jan 15 Decision Feb 15 Fee $65
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University of Denver
Denver, Colorado
🏢 Private Safety
Acceptance rate 71.2%
Annual cost
$75,020/yr
Grad earnings
$71,155
SAT avg
1,344
ACT mid
29
Apply by Jan 15 Decision Mar 15 Fee $65
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University at Buffalo
Buffalo, New York
🏛 Public Match ↻ Rolling
Acceptance rate 69.3%
Annual cost
$29,043/yr
Grad earnings
$70,814
SAT avg
1,298
ACT mid
28
Rolling admissions — apply anytimeFee $50
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DePaul University
Chicago, Illinois
🏢 Private Safety
Acceptance rate 73.5%
Annual cost
$59,467/yr
Grad earnings
$68,751
SAT avg
1,254
ACT mid
N/A
Apply by Nov 15 Decision Dec 15
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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?
Clemson University leads with median graduate earnings of $71,513 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 University at Buffalo, New York Institute of Technology, Lawrence Technological 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.

Careers after Masters Degree in Design and Applied Arts

Web and Digital Interface Designers Video Game Designers Art, Drama, and Music Teachers, Postsecondary Commercial and Industrial Designers Graphic Designers Set and Exhibit Designers Designers, All Other Artists and Related Workers, All Other Photographers Fashion Designers

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