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2024 Best Graphic Design Schools in the Middle Atlantic Region

41 Colleges in the Middle Atlantic Region
1,171 Graphic Design Degrees Awarded
Ranked #107 in popularity, graphic design is one of the most sought-after degree programs in the nation. So, there are lots of possibilities to explore when you're trying to determine where you want to get your degree.

For its 2024 ranking, College Factual looked at 41 schools in the Middle Atlantic Region to determine which ones were the best for graphic design students pursuing a degree. When you put them all together, these colleges and universities awarded 1,171 degrees in graphic design during the 2021-2022 academic year.

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Choosing a Great Graphic Design School

Best Graphic Design Schools in the Middle Atlantic Region The graphic design program you select can have a big impact on your future. That's why we developed our collection of Best Schools for Graphic Design rankings. In order to come up with a best overall ranking for graphic design schools, we combine our degree-level rankings, weighting them by the number of degrees awarded at each level.

You may want to choose one of the degree levels below to find the schools of most interest to you.

Graphic Design Rankings by Degree Level

Associate Degrees in Graphic Design
Bachelor's Degrees in Graphic Design
Master's Degrees in Graphic Design

The graphic design school you choose to invest your time and money in matters. To help you make the decision that is right for you, we've developed a number of major-specific rankings, including this list of the Best Graphic Design Schools in the Middle Atlantic Region. More interested in schools in a specific area of the country? Filter this list by region or state.

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Best Schools for Graphic Design in the Middle Atlantic Region

Although we recommend filtering by degree level first, you can view the list below to see which schools give the educational experience for the graphic design degree levels they offer.

10 Top Middle Atlantic Region Schools in Graphic Design

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The New School
New York, NY
Bachelor's Degree Highest Degree Type
5th Most Popular In NY

The New School is a wonderful decision for students pursuing a degree in graphic design. New School University is a fairly large private not-for-profit school located in the large city of New York. A Best Colleges rank of #208 out of 2,217 schools nationwide means New School University is a great school overall.

There were approximately 25 graphic design students who graduated with this degree at New School University in the most recent data year.

More information about a degree in graphic design from The New School

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Bachelor's Degree Highest Degree Type
3rd Most Popular In NY
33 Graphic Design Degrees Awarded

Fashion Institute of Technology is a great choice for students pursuing a degree in graphic design. Located in the city of New York, FIT SUNY is a public school with a medium-sized student population. A Best Colleges rank of #85 out of 2,217 schools nationwide means FIT SUNY is a great school overall.

There were approximately 33 graphic design students who graduated with this degree at FIT SUNY in the most recent data year.

More information about a degree in graphic design from Fashion Institute of Technology

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Bachelor's Degree Highest Degree Type
2nd Most Popular In NY
67 Graphic Design Degrees Awarded

Pratt Institute - Main is a wonderful option for students pursuing a degree in graphic design. Located in the large city of Brooklyn, Pratt Institute is a private not-for-profit school with a moderately-sized student population.

There were roughly 67 graphic design students who graduated with this degree at Pratt Institute in the most recent data year.

More information about a degree in graphic design from Pratt Institute - Main

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Drexel University
Philadelphia, PA
Bachelor's Degree Highest Degree Type
2nd Most Popular In PA
54 Graphic Design Degrees Awarded

Any student pursuing a degree in graphic design has to check out Drexel University. Located in the large city of Philadelphia, Drexel is a private not-for-profit university with a fairly large student population. A Best Colleges rank of #125 out of 2,217 colleges nationwide means Drexel is a great university overall.

There were approximately 54 graphic design students who graduated with this degree at Drexel in the most recent year we have data available.

More information about a degree in graphic design from Drexel University

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Bachelor's Degree Highest Degree Type
3rd Most Popular In DC
62.5% Growth in Graduates

GWU is a very large private not-for-profit university located in the city of Washington. A Best Colleges rank of #49 out of 2,217 schools nationwide means GWU is a great university overall.

There were roughly 8 graphic design students who graduated with this degree at GWU in the most recent year we have data available.

More information about a degree in graphic design from George Washington University

5
Bachelor's Degree Highest Degree Type
1st Most Popular In MD

Located in the city of Baltimore, MICA is a private not-for-profit college with a small student population.

There were approximately 2 graphic design students who graduated with this degree at MICA in the most recent year we have data available.

More information about a degree in graphic design from Maryland Institute College of Art

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Bachelor's Degree Highest Degree Type
3rd Most Popular In NY
32 Graphic Design Degrees Awarded

RIT is a large private not-for-profit school located in the large suburb of Rochester. A Best Colleges rank of #285 out of 2,217 schools nationwide means RIT is a great school overall.

There were about 32 graphic design students who graduated with this degree at RIT in the most recent year we have data available.

More information about a degree in graphic design from Rochester Institute of Technology

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Temple University
Philadelphia, PA
Master's Degree Highest Degree Type
1st Most Popular In PA
59 Graphic Design Degrees Awarded

Located in the city of Philadelphia, Temple is a public university with a very large student population. A Best Colleges rank of #147 out of 2,217 colleges nationwide means Temple is a great university overall.

There were about 59 graphic design students who graduated with this degree at Temple in the most recent year we have data available.

More information about a degree in graphic design from Temple University

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American University
Washington, DC
Bachelor's Degree Highest Degree Type
2nd Most Popular In DC
50.0% Growth in Graduates

The American University is a large private not-for-profit university located in the large city of Washington. A Best Colleges rank of #129 out of 2,217 schools nationwide means The American University is a great university overall.

There were roughly 16 graphic design students who graduated with this degree at The American University in the most recent year we have data available.

More information about a degree in graphic design from American University

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Bachelor's Degree Highest Degree Type
3rd Most Popular In NJ
4.0% Growth in Graduates

Montclair State is a very large public university located in the suburb of Montclair. A Best Colleges rank of #346 out of 2,217 schools nationwide means Montclair State is a great university overall.

There were approximately 25 graphic design students who graduated with this degree at Montclair State in the most recent year we have data available.

More information about a degree in graphic design from Montclair State University

Best Graphic Design Colleges by State

Explore the best graphic design schools for a specific state in the Middle Atlantic Region .

StateCollegesDegrees Awarded
New York1,026599
Pennsylvania978372
Maryland618116
New Jersey614153
District of Columbia44123
Delaware3455

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Graphic Design is one of 9 different types of Design & Applied Arts programs to choose from.

Related MajorAnnual Graduates
Fashion Design1,327
Illustration947
Interior Design833
Visual Communications794
Commercial & Advertising Art728
Other Design & Applied Arts397
Industrial Design374
Game & Interactive Media Design220
Commercial Photography144

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