2026 Best Graphic Design Schools in New Hampshire

Graphic Design degree programs prepare students for a range of careers in the field. The schools below stand out for the quality of their graphic design programs.

For its 2026 ranking, College Factual looked at 6 schools in the United States to determine which ones were the best for graphic design students pursuing a degree.

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• Best Graphic Design Schools in New Hampshire

Best Schools for Graphic Design in New Hampshire

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.

Top Schools in Graphic Design

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Southern New Hampshire University
Manchester, NH

Doctoral Degree Highest Degree Type

794 Graphic Design Degrees Awarded

$35,878 Median Starting Salary

No school ranked higher than Southern New Hampshire University this year for graphic design. This very large private not-for-profit university is located in the suburb of Manchester. The six-year graduation rate is 44%. About 794 graphic design degrees were awarded at Southern New Hampshire University in the most recent year. Graphic Design graduates of Southern New Hampshire University earn a median of $35,878 early in their careers. Southern New Hampshire University graduates carry a median of $33,260 in student loans. See the full graphic design program report for Southern New Hampshire University

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Manchester Community College Nh
Manchester, NH

Master's Degree Highest Degree Type

13 Graphic Design Degrees Awarded

Students looking for a strong graphic design program will find one at Manchester Community College Nh, which ranked #2. Set in the city of Manchester, Manchester Community College Nh is a moderately-sized public institution. Manchester Community College Nh awarded about 13 graphic design degrees in the most recent data year. More information about a degree in graphic design from Manchester Community College Nh

Notes and References

The ranking above is published 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 · 6 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).

More about our data sources and methodologies.