Graphic Design programs are offered at a focused set of schools across the country. A focused field like this rewards careful comparison of the schools that offer it.
College Factual analyzed 657 schools to build this 2026 ranking of the best graphic design schools.
County College Of Morris is one of the finest schools in the country for getting a degree in graphic design. This moderately-sized public university is located in the suburb of Randolph. About 18 graphic design degrees were awarded at County College Of Morris in the most recent year. Graduates of the graphic design program make about $30,966 in their early career. Students borrow a median of $9,420 to complete this degree.
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Fashion Institute Of Technology came in at #2 on our 2026 list of the best graphic design schools. Set in the city of New York, Fashion Institute Of Technology is a moderately-sized public institution. About 32 graphic design degrees were awarded at Fashion Institute Of Technology in the most recent year. Graduates of the graphic design program make about $14,361 in their early career. Students borrow a median of $12,000 to complete this degree.
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Students looking for a strong graphic design program will find one at The New School, which ranked #3. Located in the city of New York, The New School is a large private not-for-profit university. The New School graduates 70% of students within six years. About 17 graphic design degrees were awarded at The New School in the most recent year. Soon after graduation, graphic design degree recipients from The New School generally make around $44,640. Students borrow a median of $21,211 to complete this degree.
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Rochester Institute Of Technology came in at #4 on our 2026 list of the best graphic design schools. Rochester Institute Of Technology is a large private not-for-profit school located in the suburb of Rochester. About 72% of students finish within six years. There were roughly 50 graphic design students who graduated with this degree at Rochester Institute Of Technology in the most recent data year. Students who receive their graphic design degree from Rochester Institute Of Technology earn around $34,709 in the first couple years of their career. Rochester Institute Of Technology graduates carry a median of $27,000 in student loans.
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Madison Area Technical College came in at #5 on our 2026 list of the best graphic design schools. Set in the city of Madison, Madison Area Technical College is a large public institution. About 50 graphic design degrees were awarded at Madison Area Technical College in the most recent year. Graduates of the graphic design program make about $30,710 in their early career. Typical student debt for the program is $15,750.
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Johnson County Community College placed #6 among the best graphic design schools. This very large public university is located in the city of Overland Park. There were roughly 19 graphic design students who graduated with this degree at Johnson County Community College in the most recent data year. Soon after graduation, graphic design degree recipients from Johnson County Community College generally make around $32,030. Johnson County Community College graduates carry a median of $13,625 in student loans.
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Santa Rosa Junior College landed the #7 spot for graphic design this year. Santa Rosa Junior College is a very large public school located in the city of Santa Rosa. About 11 graphic design degrees were awarded at Santa Rosa Junior College in the most recent year. Students who receive their graphic design degree from Santa Rosa Junior College earn around $80,047 in the first couple years of their career. Students borrow a median of $14,692 to complete this degree.
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Dakota County Technical College earned the #8 position for graphic design this year. Dakota County Technical College is a mid-sized public school located in the rural area of Rosemount. About 12 graphic design degrees were awarded at Dakota County Technical College in the most recent year. Graduates of the graphic design program make about $50,429 in their early career. Typical student debt for the program is $13,474.
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Suffolk County Community College ranked #9 on our 2026 list of the best graphic design schools. Located in the suburb of Selden, Suffolk County Community College is a very large public university. About 22 graphic design degrees were awarded at Suffolk County Community College in the most recent year. Soon after graduation, graphic design degree recipients from Suffolk County Community College generally make around $24,907. Typical student debt for the program is $9,132.
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Chippewa Valley Technical College came in at #10 for graphic design this year. Set in the city of Eau Claire, Chippewa Valley Technical College is a large public institution. There were roughly 26 graphic design students who graduated with this degree at Chippewa Valley Technical College in the most recent data year. Graphic Design graduates of Chippewa Valley Technical College earn a median of $45,531 early in their careers. Students borrow a median of $14,234 to complete this degree.
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Glendale Community College Glendale Az landed the #11 spot for graphic design this year. Set in the suburb of Glendale, Glendale Community College Glendale Az is a very large public institution. Glendale Community College Glendale Az awarded about 20 graphic design degrees in the most recent data year. Graduates of the graphic design program make about $51,483 in their early career. Typical student debt for the program is $15,996.
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Weber State University earned the #12 position for graphic design this year. Weber State University is a very large public school located in the city of Ogden. About 47% of students finish within six years. About 13 graphic design degrees were awarded at Weber State University in the most recent year. Students who receive their graphic design degree from Weber State University earn around $40,507 in the first couple years of their career. Students borrow a median of $21,851 to complete this degree.
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Harper College ranked #13 on our 2026 list of the best graphic design schools. Set in the suburb of Palatine, Harper College is a very large public institution. About 18 graphic design degrees were awarded at Harper College in the most recent year. Soon after graduation, graphic design degree recipients from Harper College generally make around $44,523. Harper College graduates carry a median of $10,963 in student loans.
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Diablo Valley College came in at #14 for graphic design this year. This very large public university is located in the suburb of Pleasant Hill. Diablo Valley College awarded about 20 graphic design degrees in the most recent data year. Graphic Design graduates of Diablo Valley College earn a median of $27,813 early in their careers. Diablo Valley College graduates carry a median of $9,205 in student loans.
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Mesa Community College came in at #15 for graphic design this year. Set in the city of Mesa, Mesa Community College is a very large public institution. There were roughly 28 graphic design students who graduated with this degree at Mesa Community College in the most recent data year. Students who receive their graphic design degree from Mesa Community College earn around $54,730 in the first couple years of their career. Typical student debt for the program is $13,750.
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Century College came in at #16 for graphic design this year. Set in the suburb of White Bear Lake, Century College is a large public institution. About 16 graphic design degrees were awarded at Century College in the most recent year. Soon after graduation, graphic design degree recipients from Century College generally make around $39,850. Students borrow a median of $15,000 to complete this degree.
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De Anza College came in at #17 for graphic design this year. Located in the city of Cupertino, De Anza College is a very large public university. De Anza College awarded about 20 graphic design degrees in the most recent data year. De Anza College graduates carry a median of $7,271 in student loans.
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Burlington County College ranked #18 on our 2026 list of the best graphic design schools. Set in the suburb of Mount Laurel, Burlington County College is a large public institution. About 14 graphic design degrees were awarded at Burlington County College in the most recent year. Graduates of the graphic design program make about $52,240 in their early career. Burlington County College graduates carry a median of $12,488 in student loans.
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Wake Technical Community College ranked #19 on our 2026 list of the best graphic design schools. Wake Technical Community College is a very large public school located in the suburb of Raleigh. About 43 graphic design degrees were awarded at Wake Technical Community College in the most recent year. Graphic Design graduates of Wake Technical Community College earn a median of $32,153 early in their careers. Students borrow a median of $13,414 to complete this degree.
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Western Technical College La Cross landed the #20 spot for graphic design this year. Set in the city of La Crosse, Western Technical College La Cross is a moderately-sized public institution. Western Technical College La Cross awarded about 21 graphic design degrees in the most recent data year. Students who receive their graphic design degree from Western Technical College La Cross earn around $23,032 in the first couple years of their career. Typical student debt for the program is $12,057.
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Foothill College earned the #21 position for graphic design this year. Located in the suburb of Los Altos Hills, Foothill College is a very large public university. Foothill College awarded about 15 graphic design degrees in the most recent data year. Graduates of the graphic design program make about $94,152 in their early career. Typical student debt for the program is $11,595.
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Monroe Community College earned the #22 position for graphic design this year. Monroe Community College is a very large public school located in the suburb of Rochester. About 27 graphic design degrees were awarded at Monroe Community College in the most recent year. Graphic Design graduates of Monroe Community College earn a median of $27,718 early in their careers. Students borrow a median of $10,250 to complete this degree.
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Arapahoe Community College came in at #23 for graphic design this year. Set in the suburb of Littleton, Arapahoe Community College is a large public institution. About 10 graphic design degrees were awarded at Arapahoe Community College in the most recent year. Graduates of the graphic design program make about $32,100 in their early career. Typical student debt for the program is $15,000.
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Gateway Technical College earned the #24 position for graphic design this year. Located in the city of Kenosha, Gateway Technical College is a large public university. About 21 graphic design degrees were awarded at Gateway Technical College in the most recent year. Students who receive their graphic design degree from Gateway Technical College earn around $29,734 in the first couple years of their career. Students borrow a median of $15,500 to complete this degree.
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Waukesha County Technical College earned the #25 position for graphic design this year. Waukesha County Technical College is a large public school located in the suburb of Pewaukee. About 21 graphic design degrees were awarded at Waukesha County Technical College in the most recent year. Soon after graduation, graphic design degree recipients from Waukesha County Technical College generally make around $39,095. Typical student debt for the program is $15,554.
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Rest of the Top 50 Graphic Design Schools
These schools also placed among the best for graphic design this year:
This list is compiled by College Factual (MF_RANKING_2025), 2026 edition. Schools are scored on a blend of student outcomes (graduation rate, post-graduation earnings), affordability, and program focus, drawn primarily from the U.S. Department of Education (IPEDS and College Scorecard).
Ranking method: College Major Top Ranked · 657 schools evaluated.
The Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS) from the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), a branch of the U.S. Department of Education (DOE), serves as the core of our data about colleges.
Some other college data, including much of the graduate earnings data, comes from the U.S. Department of Education’s (College Scorecard).
