by our College Data Analytics TeamGraphic Design degree programs prepare students for a range of careers in the field. While the number of schools offering the program varies, there are still top-quality ones to be found.
For its 2026 ranking, College Factual looked at 34 schools in the United States to determine which ones were the best for graphic design students pursuing a degree.
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If you are not interested in a particular degree level and want to know which schools are the overall best at delivering an education for the graphic design degrees they offer, see the list below.
Our analysis ranked Pennsylvania State University Main Campus the best school in the country for a degree in graphic design. This very large public university is located in the city of University Park. The six-year graduation rate is 86%. Pennsylvania State University Main Campus awarded about 14 graphic design degrees in the most recent data year. More information about a degree in graphic design from Pennsylvania State University Main Campus
Drexel University is a great choice for students pursuing a degree in graphic design, landing the #2 spot this year. Drexel University is a very large private not-for-profit school located in the city of Philadelphia. About 78% of students finish within six years. About 36 graphic design degrees were awarded at Drexel University in the most recent year. Graduates of the graphic design program make about $38,154 in their early career. Typical student debt for the program is $27,000. Read more about the graphic design program at Drexel University
Temple University came in at #3 on our 2026 list of the best graphic design schools. Located in the city of Philadelphia, Temple University is a very large public university. About 75% of students finish within six years. There were roughly 11 graphic design students who graduated with this degree at Temple University in the most recent data year. Students who receive their graphic design degree from Temple University earn around $43,530 in the first couple years of their career. Typical student debt for the program is $26,875. Read more about the graphic design program at Temple University
Thomas Jefferson University is one of the finest schools in the country for a degree in graphic design, ranking #4. Thomas Jefferson University is a moderately-sized private not-for-profit school located in the city of Philadelphia. The six-year graduation rate is 69%. About 16 graphic design degrees were awarded at Thomas Jefferson University in the most recent year. Graduates of the graphic design program make about $36,433 in their early career. Thomas Jefferson University graduates carry a median of $27,000 in student loans. See the full graphic design program report for Thomas Jefferson University
Students looking for a strong graphic design program will find one at Pennsylvania Western University, which ranked #5. Pennsylvania Western University is a large public school located in the town of California. Roughly 52% of students complete a degree within six years here. There were roughly 13 graphic design students who graduated with this degree at Pennsylvania Western University in the most recent data year. See the full graphic design program report for Pennsylvania Western University
Pennsylvania College Of Technology earned the #6 position for graphic design this year. Pennsylvania College Of Technology is a moderately-sized public school located in the city of Williamsport. The six-year graduation rate is 45%. Pennsylvania College Of Technology awarded about 12 graphic design degrees in the most recent data year. Soon after graduation, graphic design degree recipients from Pennsylvania College Of Technology generally make around $45,572. Pennsylvania College Of Technology graduates carry a median of $27,000 in student loans. More information about a degree in graphic design from Pennsylvania College Of Technology
Lehigh Carbon Community College landed the #7 spot for graphic design this year. Set in the rural area of Schnecksville, Lehigh Carbon Community College is a moderately-sized public institution. There were roughly 13 graphic design students who graduated with this degree at Lehigh Carbon Community College in the most recent data year. Graphic Design graduates of Lehigh Carbon Community College earn a median of $27,896 early in their careers. Lehigh Carbon Community College graduates carry a median of $14,450 in student loans. Read more about the graphic design program at Lehigh Carbon Community College
Northampton County Area Community College came in at #8 for graphic design this year. This large public university is located in the suburb of Bethlehem. Northampton County Area Community College awarded about 17 graphic design degrees in the most recent data year. Graduates of the graphic design program make about $19,022 in their early career. Northampton County Area Community College graduates carry a median of $15,250 in student loans. Read more about the graphic design program at Northampton County Area Community College
Marywood University placed #9 among the best graphic design schools. Located in the city of Scranton, Marywood University is a mid-sized private not-for-profit university. About 72% of students finish within six years. There were roughly 12 graphic design students who graduated with this degree at Marywood University in the most recent data year. Soon after graduation, graphic design degree recipients from Marywood University generally make around $25,727. Students borrow a median of $27,362 to complete this degree. See the full graphic design program report for Marywood University
Point Park University placed #10 among the best graphic design schools. This mid-sized private not-for-profit university is located in the city of Pittsburgh. Point Park University graduates 58% of students within six years. About 11 graphic design degrees were awarded at Point Park University in the most recent year. Graduates of the graphic design program make about $40,759 in their early career. Students borrow a median of $28,323 to complete this degree. See the full graphic design program report for Point Park University
Harrisburg Area Community College Harrisburg ranked #11 on our 2026 list of the best graphic design schools. Located in the city of Harrisburg, Harrisburg Area Community College Harrisburg is a large public university. There were roughly 16 graphic design students who graduated with this degree at Harrisburg Area Community College Harrisburg in the most recent data year. Soon after graduation, graphic design degree recipients from Harrisburg Area Community College Harrisburg generally make around $41,382. Students borrow a median of $17,500 to complete this degree. Read more about the graphic design program at Harrisburg Area Community College Harrisburg
Community College Of Allegheny County earned the #12 position for graphic design this year. This large public university is located in the city of Pittsburgh. There were roughly 23 graphic design students who graduated with this degree at Community College Of Allegheny County in the most recent data year. Graphic Design graduates of Community College Of Allegheny County earn a median of $47,420 early in their careers. Typical student debt for the program is $15,263. Get the full graphic design details for Community College Of Allegheny County
Pennsylvania College Of Art And Design came in at #13 for graphic design this year. Set in the city of Lancaster, Pennsylvania College Of Art And Design is a small private not-for-profit institution. The six-year graduation rate is 68%. Pennsylvania College Of Art And Design awarded about 14 graphic design degrees in the most recent data year. Students who receive their graphic design degree from Pennsylvania College Of Art And Design earn around $25,830 in the first couple years of their career. Typical student debt for the program is $27,000. Read more about the graphic design program at Pennsylvania College Of Art And Design
This list is compiled by College Factual (MF_RANKING_2025), 2026 edition. The methodology weighs graduation rate, post-graduation earnings, cost, and program quality, drawn primarily from the U.S. Department of Education (IPEDS and College Scorecard).
Ranking method: College Major Top Ranked · 34 schools evaluated.
More about our data sources and methodologies.