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Best Design and Applied Arts Schools in Massachusetts
Top Design and Applied Arts programs in Massachusetts ranked by national standing and graduate earnings -- updated 2026.
Programs listed: 14
Avg major earnings: $60,461
Top Design and Applied Arts Programs in Massachusetts
Nationally ranked schools appear first. Earnings reflect graduates of this specific major.
| # | School | 4yr Earnings |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Northeastern University #21 national | $81,078 |
| 2 | Boston University #34 national | $45,558 |
| 3 | Assumption University #282 national | N/A |
| 4 | University of Massachusetts-Lowell #284 national | N/A |
| 5 | Wentworth Institute of Technology #300 national | $61,703 |
| 6 | Endicott College #338 national | $58,604 |
| 7 | Emmanuel College #409 national | N/A |
| 8 | Suffolk University #549 national | $58,843 |
| 9 | Massachusetts College of Art and Design #784 national | $45,804 |
| 10 | University of Massachusetts-Dartmouth #884 national | $45,008 |
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard. Excludes for-profit institutions.
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