2027 Best Graphic Design Schools in Maryland

Graphic Design programs are offered at a focused set of schools across the country. The schools below stand out for the quality of their graphic design programs.

For its 2027 ranking, College Factual looked at 2 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 Maryland

Best Schools for Graphic Design in Maryland

Below are the schools that deliver the strongest overall graphic design education in Maryland.

Top Schools in Graphic Design

1

Anne Arundel Community College
Arnold, MD

Master's Degree Highest Degree Type

33 Graphic Design Degrees Awarded

$59,894 Median Starting Salary

Anne Arundel Community College is one of the finest schools in the country for getting a degree in graphic design. Anne Arundel Community College is a large public school located in the suburb of Arnold. Anne Arundel Community College awarded about 33 graphic design degrees in the most recent data year. Soon after graduation, graphic design degree recipients from Anne Arundel Community College generally make around $59,894. Anne Arundel Community College graduates carry a median of $13,947 in student loans. Read more about the graphic design program at Anne Arundel Community College

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Frederick Community College
Frederick, MD

Master's Degree Highest Degree Type

14 Graphic Design Degrees Awarded

$43,733 Median Starting Salary

Frederick Community College came in at #2 on our 2027 list of the best graphic design schools. Set in the city of Frederick, Frederick Community College is a large public institution. Frederick Community College awarded about 14 graphic design degrees in the most recent data year. Graphic Design graduates of Frederick Community College earn a median of $43,733 early in their careers. Frederick Community College graduates carry a median of $10,778 in student loans. See the full graphic design program report for Frederick Community College

Notes and References

This ranking is produced by College Factual (MF_RANKING_2025), 2027 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 · 2 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.