PhD in Design in the United States
5 phd programmes in design at 5 universities in the United States are open to international students; 100% are taught in English. The median yearly tuition is 34,646 USD, with the middle half of programmes charging between 30,134 USD and 37,601 USD.
Data as of August 28, 2026 · computed from Global Admissions data · amounts in USD
Design programmes
5 programmes
| Programme | University | Degree | Tuition / yr |
|---|---|---|---|
| PhD in Critical Game Design | Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute | PhD | 60,360 USD |
| PhD in Design | University of Minnesota | PhD | 37,601 USD |
| PhD in Instructional Design, Development and Evaluation Online | Syracuse University | PhD | 34,646 USD |
| PhD in Planning, Design, and Construction | University of Oklahoma | PhD | 11,916 USD |
| PhD in Design, Construction, and Planning | University of Florida | PhD | 30,134 USD |
Specialisations within design
Design 4 Game Design 1
Universities for design in the United States
PhD in Design in the United States: common questions
- How many design programmes are there in the United States?
- 5 design phd programmes at 5 universities in the United States are open to international students, as of August 28, 2026.
- How much does a design degree in the United States cost?
- The median yearly tuition for phd programmes in design in the United States is 34,646 USD. The middle half of programmes charge between 30,134 USD and 37,601 USD per year.
- Can I study design in the United States in English?
- Yes — 100% of the design programmes in the United States in our catalogue are taught in English (5 of 5).
- Are any of these design programmes available online?
- 1 of the 5 programmes in the United States are delivered online or by distance learning.
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