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    Environmental Design (M.A.)

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    East Lansing, USMAIn-person2 years
    $58,569.00
    Tuition
    over 24mo
    47%
    Acceptance
    of applicants
    33
    Credits
    $80.00
    App fee

    Environmental Design (M.A.) at Michigan State University is a 33-credit, 2-year, in-person MA program based in East Lansing, US. Tuition is $58,569.

    About the program

    Post-professional master's program shared by interior design and landscape architecture that allows students to develop individualized interdisciplinary studies in environmental design, covering areas like landscape engineering, built environment, humanities and arts, ecological science, and social science. Offers Plan A thesis option based on original research or Plan B report option focused on planning and design applications.

    Focus: both
    QS World University Rankings by Subject (Architecture and Built Environment): 151-200

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    Deadlines

    Spring 2027
    Aug 15, 2026

    Standardized tests

    TOEFL
    required
    Min TOEFL Minimum average score of 80 no sub-score below 19 for reading, listening and speaking - no sub-score below 22 for writing
    IELTS
    required
    Min IELTS Minimum average score of 6.5 No sub-score below 6.0

    After the program

    Post-study work rights

    12 months OPT (US)

    $18,750.00
    Annual living cost

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    Prerequisites

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    Frequently asked questions

    How much does Environmental Design (M.A.) at Michigan State University cost?
    The total estimated tuition for Environmental Design (M.A.) at Michigan State University is $58,569 across 33 required credits.
    Is Environmental Design (M.A.) at Michigan State University online or in-person?
    Environmental Design (M.A.) at Michigan State University is offered in-person.
    How long does Environmental Design (M.A.) at Michigan State University take to complete?
    Environmental Design (M.A.) at Michigan State University is structured around 2 years and 33 credits.
    What GPA is required for Environmental Design (M.A.) at Michigan State University?
    Per the program's published guidance: Minimum 3.0 (on a 4.0 scale)
    How competitive is Environmental Design (M.A.) at Michigan State University?
    Environmental Design (M.A.) at Michigan State University reports an acceptance rate of approximately 47%.