2024 Best Graphic Design Bachelor's Degree Schools in Oregon

Ranked #84 in popularity, graphic design is one of the most sought-after bachelor's 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.

College Factual reviewed 2 schools in Oregon to determine which ones were the best for bachelor's degree seekers in the field of graphic design. Combined, these schools handed out 93 bachelor's degrees in graphic design to qualified students.

What's on this page: * Our Methodology

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Other Factors We Consider

The metrics below are just some of the other metrics that we use to determine our rankings.

• Major Focus - How many resources a school devotes to graphic design students as compared to other majors.
• Major Demand - How many other graphic design students want to attend this school to pursue a bachelor's degree.
• Educational Resources - How many resources are allocated to students. These resources may include educational expenditures per student, number of students per instructor, and graduation rate among other things.
• Accreditation - Whether a school is regionally accredited and/or accredited by a recognized graphic design related body.

Our complete ranking methodology documents in more detail how we consider these factors to identify the best colleges for graphic design students working on their bachelor's degree.

One Size Does Not Fit All

Since the program you select can have a significant impact on your future, we've developed a number of rankings, including this Best Graphic Design Bachelor's Degree Schools in Oregon list, to help you choose the best school for you.

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Best Schools for Bachelor’s Students to Study Graphic Design in Oregon

Below you'll see a list of the best colleges and universities for pursuing a bachelor's degree in graphic design.

Top Oregon Schools for a Bachelor's in Graphic Design

1

George Fox University
Newberg, OR

7 Annual Graduates

It is difficult to beat George Fox University if you wish to pursue a bachelor's degree in graphic design. GFU is a small private not-for-profit university located in the town of Newberg.More information about a bachelor’s in graphic design from George Fox University

1

Portland State University
Portland, OR

83 Annual Graduates

It is difficult to beat Portland State University if you wish to pursue a bachelor's degree in graphic design. Located in the large city of Portland, Portland State University is a public university with a very large student population.More information about a bachelor’s in graphic design from Portland State University

2

Pacific Northwest College of Art
Portland, OR

3 Annual Graduates

Pacific Northwest College of Art is a good choice for students pursuing a bachelor's degree in graphic design. Located in the large city of Portland, Pacific Northwest College of Art is a private not-for-profit college with a fairly small student population.More information about a bachelor’s in graphic design from Pacific Northwest College of Art

Best Graphic Design Colleges in the Far Western US Region

Explore all the Best Graphic Design Colleges in the Far Western US Area or other specific states within that region.

State	Colleges	Degrees Awarded
California	643	493
Washington	521	24
Nevada	201	56
Hawaii	172	5

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Graphic Design Related Rankings by Major

One of 9 majors within the Design & Applied Arts area of study, Graphic Design has other similar majors worth exploring.

Most Popular Majors Related to Graphic Design

Related Major	Annual Graduates
Interior Design	76
Other Design & Applied Arts	54
Visual Communications	49
Illustration	31

Notes and References

• The bars on the spread charts above show the distribution of the schools on this list +/- one standard deviation from the mean.
• 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 the rest 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.