2024 Best Graphic Design Schools in the Far Western US Region
18
Colleges in the Far Western US Region
1,593
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.
College Factual reviewed 18 schools in the Far Western US Region to determine which ones were the best for degree seekers in the field of graphic design. When you put them all together, these colleges and universities awarded 1,593 degrees in graphic design during the 2020-2021 academic year.
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Choosing a Great Graphic Design School
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
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 Schools in the Far Western US Region list, to help you choose the best school for you.
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Best Schools for Graphic Design in the Far Western US 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 Far Western US Region Schools in Graphic Design
Bachelor's Degree
Highest Degree Type
11th
Most Popular In CA
Any student who is interested in graphic design has to look into FIDM/Fashion Institute of Design & Merchandising - Los Angeles. FIDM Los Angeles is a small private for-profit school located in the city of Los Angeles.
There were approximately 25 graphic design students who graduated with this degree at FIDM Los Angeles in the most recent data year.
More information about a degree in graphic design from FIDM/Fashion Institute of Design & Merchandising - Los Angeles
Bachelor's Degree
Highest Degree Type
15th
Most Popular In CA
San Jose State University is one of the best schools in the country for getting a degree in graphic design. San Jose State is a fairly large public university located in the city of San Jose. A Best Colleges rank of #161 out of 2,217 schools nationwide means San Jose State is a great university overall.
There were roughly 19 graphic design students who graduated with this degree at San Jose State in the most recent data year.
More information about a degree in graphic design from San Jose State University
Master's Degree
Highest Degree Type
2nd
Most Popular In CA
99
Graphic Design Degrees Awarded
Any student pursuing a degree in graphic design needs to take a look at Art Center College of Design. Located in the midsize city of Pasadena, Art Center College of Design is a private not-for-profit college with a small student population.
There were roughly 99 graphic design students who graduated with this degree at Art Center College of Design in the most recent data year.
More information about a degree in graphic design from Art Center College of Design
Bachelor's Degree
Highest Degree Type
12th
Most Popular In CA
It's difficult to beat Chapman University if you want to pursue a degree in graphic design. Chapman is a large private not-for-profit university located in the medium-sized city of Orange. A Best Colleges rank of #191 out of 2,217 schools nationwide means Chapman is a great university overall.
There were about 24 graphic design students who graduated with this degree at Chapman in the most recent year we have data available.
More information about a degree in graphic design from Chapman University
Located in the rural area of Laguna Beach, LCAD is a private not-for-profit college with a fairly small student population.
There were roughly 26 graphic design students who graduated with this degree at LCAD in the most recent year we have data available.
More information about a degree in graphic design from Laguna College of Art and Design
Located in the city of Los Angeles, Otis College of Art and Design is a private not-for-profit college with a small student population.
There were roughly 15 graphic design students who graduated with this degree at Otis College of Art and Design in the most recent data year.
More information about a degree in graphic design from Otis College of Art and Design
Bachelor's Degree
Highest Degree Type
4th
Most Popular In OR
Located in the fringe town of Newberg, GFU is a private not-for-profit university with a small student population. This university ranks 9th out of 30 schools for overall quality in the state of Oregon.
There were approximately 7 graphic design students who graduated with this degree at GFU in the most recent data year.
More information about a degree in graphic design from George Fox University
Bachelor's Degree
Highest Degree Type
1st
Most Popular In NV
56
Graphic Design Degrees Awarded
UNLV is a very large public university located in the medium-sized city of Las Vegas. A Best Colleges rank of #149 out of 2,217 colleges nationwide means UNLV is a great university overall.
There were approximately 56 graphic design students who graduated with this degree at UNLV in the most recent data year.
More information about a degree in graphic design from University of Nevada - Las Vegas
Bachelor's Degree
Highest Degree Type
1st
Most Popular In CA
113
Graphic Design Degrees Awarded
Cal Poly Pomona is a fairly large public university located in the large suburb of Pomona. This university ranks 65th out of 168 schools for overall quality in the state of California.
There were about 113 graphic design students who graduated with this degree at Cal Poly Pomona in the most recent data year.
More information about a degree in graphic design from California State Polytechnic University - Pomona
Bachelor's Degree
Highest Degree Type
6th
Most Popular In CA
44
Graphic Design Degrees Awarded
Located in the large city of Sacramento, Sac State is a public university with a fairly large student population. A Best Colleges rank of #249 out of 2,217 schools nationwide means Sac State is a great university overall.
There were approximately 44 graphic design students who graduated with this degree at Sac State in the most recent data year.
More information about a degree in graphic design from California State University - Sacramento