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2025 Best Design & Applied Arts Master's Degree Schools in Ohio

2 Colleges in Ohio
73 Master's Degrees
a master's degree in design & applied arts is more popular than many other degrees. In fact, it ranks #72 out of 343 on popularity of all such degrees in the nation. This means you won't have too much trouble finding schools that offer the degree.

College Factual reviewed 2 schools in Ohio to determine which ones were the best for master's degree seekers in the field of design & applied arts. Combined, these schools handed out 73 master's degrees in design & applied arts to qualified students.

What's on this page: * Our Methodology

Average Earnings

To determine the overall quality of a graduate school, one factor we look at is the average early-career salary of those receiving their master's degree from the school. This is because one of the main reasons people pursue their master's degree is to enable themselves to find better-paying positions.

Other Factors We Consider

The metrics below are just some of the other metrics that we use to determine our rankings.

Our full 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.

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The design school you choose to invest your time and money in matters. To help you make the decision that is right for you, we've developed a number of major-specific rankings, including this list of the Best Design & Applied Arts Master's Degree Schools in Ohio.

Best Schools for Master’s Students to Study Design & Applied Arts in Ohio

The following list ranks the best colleges and universities for pursuing a master's degree in design & applied arts.

Top Ohio Schools for a Master's in Design

1
21 Annual Graduates

Kent State University at Kent is a good choice for individuals pursuing a master's degree in design & applied arts. Located in the suburb of Kent, Kent State is a public university with a very large student population.More information about a master’s in design & applied arts from Kent State University at Kent

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28 Annual Graduates

It's difficult to beat Bowling Green State University - Main Campus if you wish to pursue a master's degree in design & applied arts. Located in the fringe town of Bowling Green, BGSU is a public university with a fairly large student population.More information about a master’s in design & applied arts from Bowling Green State University - Main Campus

Best Design & Applied Arts Colleges in the Great Lakes Region

Explore all the Best Design & Applied Arts Colleges in the Great Lakes Area or other specific states within that region.

State Colleges Degrees Awarded
Illinois 221 72
Michigan 211 34
Indiana 191 16
Wisconsin 173 3

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Design & Applied Arts is one of 10 different types of Visual & Performing Arts programs to choose from.

Design Focus Areas

Major Annual Graduates
Visual Communications 28
Commercial & Advertising Art 17
Commercial Photography 10
Other Design & Applied Arts 8
Fashion Design 7
Graphic Design 3

Related Major Annual Graduates
Music 331
Fine & Studio Arts 54
Drama & Theater Arts 48
Arts & Media Management 31
Film, Video & Photographic Arts 21
General Visual & Performing Arts 12
Dance 10

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