Future Graduate
Graduate Degrees & Minors
Considering a graduate design or art program at Iowa State? Contact Jennifer Anderson today to learn how the College of Design can help you achieve your personal and professional goals.
Information on specific requirements for each program is available below. We also encourage you to visit the Iowa State University Graduate College information pages to learn more.
Graduate Degrees
- Architecture (MArch)
- Architecture (MS)
- Community and Regional Planning (MCRP)
- Community Development (MS) online
- Graphic Design (MFA)
- Graphic Design (MA)
- Industrial Design (MID)
- Integrated Visual Arts (MFA)
- Interior Design (MFA)
- Interior Design (MA)
- Landscape Architecture (MLA)
- Real Estate Development (MRED) offered jointly with the Ivy College of Business
- Transportation (MS) (interdepartmental)
- Urban Design (MUD)
Double Degree Programs
We are pleased to offer the unique opportunity for you to pursue a double degree between our graduate programs and programs within and outside of the College of Design. Earn two degrees simultaneously while maintaining the high standards of both programs. In many cases, the time to degree completion is lengthened only by one or two semesters.
Double Degree Offerings by College of Design Program
Master of Architecture (MArch)
Master of Community & Regional Planning (MCRP)
- Master of Architecture (MArch)
- Master of Landscape Architecture (MLA)
- Master of Science (MS) in Sustainable Agriculture
Master of Landscape Architecture (MLA)
Graduate Minors
Graduate Certificates
- Geographic Information Systems is open to graduate students from any major at Iowa State University.
- Preservation and Cultural Heritage is open to graduate students in any College of Design major as well as those majoring in history, anthropology and related disciplines.
Contact Jennifer Anderson for more information or to schedule your visit.