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2,669 Best Arts, Design & Architecture Programs in the United States

Across the United States, 893 universities offer 2,669 Arts, Design & Architecture programs, typically lasting 4 years. The list starts with courses at Stanford University, Harvard University and Cornell University.

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GB Great Bay Community College logo
United States

Liberal Arts

Great Bay Community College — The Liberal Arts degree program at Great Bay Community College provides students with a broad foundation in various disciplines including humanities, social sciences, and...

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Duration
Full TimeMode
Fall, SpringIntake
Arts, Design & Architecture
124Program
LC Luna Community College logo
United States

Liberal Arts

Luna Community College — Course OverviewThe Liberal Arts degree at Luna Community College encompasses a broad spectrum of fields, allowing students to explore diverse areas of study such as human...

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Duration
Full TimeMode
Fall, SpringIntake
Arts, Design & Architecture
125Program
PC Pierpont Community and Technical College logo
United States

Liberal Studies

Pierpont Community and Technical College — The Liberal Studies degree program at Pierpont Community and Technical College offers students a comprehensive education that cultivates critical thinking, creativity, an...

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Fall, SpringIntake
Arts, Design & Architecture
126Master's Degree
UD Universidad del Sagrado Corazon logo
Santurce, Puerto Rico, United States

Maestría en Artes en Diseño y Producción Creativa

Universidad del Sagrado Corazon — La Maestría en Artes en Diseño y Producción Creativa de la Universidad del Sagrado Corazón se centra en capacitar a los estudiantes en los diversos aspectos del diseño, l...

Master's DegreeLevel
1–2 yearsDuration
Full TimeMode
Fall, SpringIntake
Arts, Design & Architecture
127Master's Degree
UD Universidad del Sagrado Corazon logo
Santurce, Puerto Rico, United States

Maestría en Artes en Escritura Creativa

Universidad del Sagrado Corazon — La Maestría en Artes en Escritura Creativa de la Universidad del Sagrado Corazón está diseñada para desarrollar las habilidades de escritura de los estudiantes, centrando...

Master's DegreeLevel
1–2 yearsDuration
Full TimeMode
Fall, SpringIntake
Arts, Design & Architecture
130Master's Degree
PI Pratt Institute logo
United States

Master of Landscape Architecture (MLA)

Pratt Institute — The Master of Landscape Architecture (MLA) program at Pratt Institute-Main is designed to equip students with the knowledge and skills necessary to design and manage sust...

Master's DegreeLevel
1–2 yearsDuration
Full TimeMode
Fall, SpringIntake
Arts, Design & Architecture
131Master's Degree
PI Pratt Institute logo
United States

Master of Landscape Architecture (MLA)

Pratt Institute — The Master of Landscape Architecture (MLA) program at Pratt Institute is designed for individuals who seek to advance their knowledge and skills in landscape design and p...

Master's DegreeLevel
1–2 yearsDuration
Full TimeMode
Fall, SpringIntake
Arts, Design & Architecture
137Master's Degree
PI Pratt Institute logo
United States

Museums and Digital Culture

Pratt Institute — The Master's Degree in Museums and Digital Culture at Pratt Institute equips students with the essential skills to navigate and innovate in the ever-evolving landscape of...

Master's DegreeLevel
1–2 yearsDuration
Full TimeMode
Fall, SpringIntake
Arts, Design & Architecture
138Master's Degree
PI Pratt Institute logo
United States

Packaging, Identities and Systems Design

Pratt Institute — The Master's Degree in Packaging, Identities and Systems Design at Pratt Institute focuses on the intricate relationship between design, packaging, and branding. This mul...

Master's DegreeLevel
1–2 yearsDuration
Full TimeMode
Fall, SpringIntake
Arts, Design & Architecture
139Master's Degree
PI Pratt Institute logo
United States

Packaging, Identities and Systems Design

Pratt Institute — The Master's program in Packaging, Identities and Systems Design at Pratt Institute provides students with a comprehensive understanding of the complex nature of packagin...

Master's DegreeLevel
1–2 yearsDuration
Full TimeMode
Fall, SpringIntake
Arts, Design & Architecture
141Diploma
PI Pratt Institute logo
United States

Painting/Drawing

Pratt Institute — The Painting/Drawing Diploma program at Pratt Institute is designed to immerse students in the world of visual arts, focusing on the development of technical skills and c...

DiplomaLevel
2 yearsDuration
Full TimeMode
Fall, SpringIntake
Arts, Design & Architecture
142Program
MT McDowell Technical Community College logo
United States

Photographic Technology

McDowell Technical Community College — The Photographic Technology degree program at McDowell Technical Community College offers an in-depth exploration of photography, covering both the artistic and technical...

Level
Duration
Full TimeMode
Fall, SpringIntake
Arts, Design & Architecture
143Master's Degree
PI Pratt Institute logo
United States

Photography

Pratt Institute — The Master's Degree in Photography at Pratt Institute-Main offers a comprehensive curriculum that blends technical proficiency with artistic expression. Students engage w...

Master's DegreeLevel
1–2 yearsDuration
Full TimeMode
Fall, SpringIntake
Arts, Design & Architecture

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How these courses are ranked

60 of these universities hold a QS World position, from #3 (Stanford University) to #593 (University of Central Florida); they are listed first, in that order. Below them, universities follow their research output: Harvard University is cited most (146,463,495 citations). 34 universities have neither a QS position nor a research record yet and appear at the end, marked "Not yet ranked".

What the courses look like

By level: 1,659 bachelor's, 241 master's, 143 diploma and 45 professional. Within the subject, the largest areas are Arts, Design & Architecture (2,579), Fine Arts (53), Multimedia Design (8) and Fashion Design (7). The usual length is 4 years and 1–2 years. 98% are full-time and 51 can be studied online. Start dates lean to Fall (100% of courses with a stated intake) and Spring (99% of courses with a stated intake). Pratt Institute offers the widest choice, with 83 of these courses.

Frequently asked questions

Which is the best university in the United States for Arts, Design & Architecture?

Stanford University (QS World #3), Harvard University (QS World #5) and Cornell University (QS World #13) lead this list. QS World positions come first; the rest are ranked by research impact.

Which is the cheapest university for Arts, Design & Architecture in the United States?

Of those with published fees, University of Puerto Rico-Mayaguez is the least expensive at about USD 5,274 a year. Fees are indicative — confirm on the university's site.

How long does an Arts, Design & Architecture course take in the United States?

Most listed courses run 4 years, with 1–2 years the next most common.

When do Arts, Design & Architecture courses start in the United States?

Fall is the main intake — 100% of courses with a stated start date begin then, and Spring is the second.

Can I study Arts, Design & Architecture online with a university in the United States?

51 of these courses are listed as online.

Which university has the most Arts, Design & Architecture courses in the United States?

Pratt Institute, with 83, ahead of Savannah College of Art and Design (23).

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