2025 Best Illustration Schools
50
Colleges in the United States
2,804
Illustration Degrees Awarded
Illustration is above average in terms of popularity with it being the #249 most popular degree program in the country. So, you have a fair amount of options to choose from when looking for a school.
College Factual reviewed 50 schools in the United States to determine which ones were the best for degree seekers in the field of illustration. When you put them all together, these colleges and universities awarded 2,804 degrees in illustration annually.
What's on this page: * Degree-Level Rankings
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Featured Illustration Programs
Learn about start dates, transferring credits, availability of financial aid, and more by contacting the universities below.
Choosing a Great Illustration School
The illustration program you select can have a big impact on your future. That's why we developed our collection of Best Schools for Illustration rankings. In order to come up with a best overall ranking for illustration schools, we combine our degree-level rankings, weighting them by the number of degrees awarded at each level.
In order to find the schools that are the best fit for you, you may want to filter to one of the degree levels below.
Pick Your Illustration Degree Level
The illustration 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 Illustration Schools.
More interested in schools in a specific area of the country? Filter this list by region or state.
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Featured Illustration Programs
Learn about start dates, transferring credits, availability of financial aid, and more by contacting the universities below.
Best Schools for Illustration in the United States
Although we recommend filtering by degree level first, you can view the list below to see which schools give the educational experience for the illustration degree levels they offer. Only those schools that rank in the top 20% of all the schools we analyze get awarded with a place on this list.
10 Top Schools in Illustration
Master's Degree
Highest Degree Type
1st
Most Popular In NY
213
Illustration Degrees Awarded
Any student pursuing a degree in illustration has to take a look at Fashion Institute of Technology. FIT SUNY is a moderately-sized public school located in the large city of New York. A Best Colleges rank of #32 out of 2,152 colleges nationwide means FIT SUNY is a great school overall.
There were about 213 illustration students who graduated with this degree at FIT SUNY in the most recent data year.
More information about a degree in illustration from Fashion Institute of Technology
It's difficult to beat Syracuse University if you want to pursue a degree in illustration. Located in the midsize city of Syracuse, Syracuse is a private not-for-profit university with a very large student population. A Best Colleges rank of #62 out of 2,152 schools nationwide means Syracuse is a great university overall.
There were approximately 29 illustration students who graduated with this degree at Syracuse in the most recent data year.
More information about a degree in illustration from Syracuse University
Bachelors
Degree Type
BA in Graphic Design & Media Arts
Program Name
Translate your creative ideas through concept, design and digital media with a bachelor's in graphic design online from Southern New Hampshire University.
More information about a degree in BA in Graphic Design & Media Arts from Southern New Hampshire University
Bachelor's Degree
Highest Degree Type
1st
Most Popular In MA
75
Illustration Degrees Awarded
Any student who is interested in illustration needs to check out Massachusetts College of Art and Design. Massachusetts College of Art and Design is a small public college located in the city of Boston.
There were roughly 75 illustration students who graduated with this degree at Massachusetts College of Art and Design in the most recent year we have data available.
More information about a degree in illustration from Massachusetts College of Art and Design
Bachelor's Degree
Highest Degree Type
3rd
Most Popular In NY
63
Illustration Degrees Awarded
Pratt Institute - Main is a great choice for students interested in a degree in illustration. Pratt Institute is a moderately-sized private not-for-profit school located in the city of Brooklyn.
There were roughly 63 illustration students who graduated with this degree at Pratt Institute in the most recent data year.
More information about a degree in illustration from Pratt Institute - Main
Bachelor's Degree
Highest Degree Type
4th
Most Popular In NY
68
Illustration Degrees Awarded
Located in the city of New York, New School University is a private not-for-profit school with a moderately-sized student population. A Best Colleges rank of #197 out of 2,152 colleges nationwide means New School University is a great school overall.
There were roughly 68 illustration students who graduated with this degree at New School University in the most recent year we have data available.
More information about a degree in illustration from The New School
Bachelor's Degree
Highest Degree Type
5th
Most Popular In NY
34
Illustration Degrees Awarded
Located in the large suburb of Rochester, RIT is a private not-for-profit school with a fairly large student population. A Best Colleges rank of #147 out of 2,152 colleges nationwide means RIT is a great school overall.
There were about 34 illustration students who graduated with this degree at RIT in the most recent data year.
More information about a degree in illustration from Rochester Institute of Technology
Bachelor's Degree
Highest Degree Type
1st
Most Popular In CA
149
Illustration Degrees Awarded
Art Center College of Design is a small private not-for-profit college located in the medium-sized city of Pasadena.
There were roughly 149 illustration students who graduated with this degree at Art Center College of Design in the most recent year we have data available.
More information about a degree in illustration from Art Center College of Design
Master's Degree
Highest Degree Type
1st
Most Popular In GA
461
Illustration Degrees Awarded
Located in the medium-sized city of Savannah, SCAD is a private not-for-profit college with a large student population.
There were about 461 illustration students who graduated with this degree at SCAD in the most recent year we have data available.
More information about a degree in illustration from Savannah College of Art and Design
Bachelor's Degree
Highest Degree Type
1st
Most Popular In IL
39
Illustration Degrees Awarded
Columbia is a moderately-sized private not-for-profit college located in the large city of Chicago. This college ranks 9th out of 85 schools for overall quality in the state of Illinois.
There were roughly 39 illustration students who graduated with this degree at Columbia in the most recent year we have data available.
More information about a degree in illustration from Columbia College Chicago
Master's Degree
Highest Degree Type
1st
Most Popular In MD
115
Illustration Degrees Awarded
MICA is a small private not-for-profit college located in the large city of Baltimore.
There were about 115 illustration students who graduated with this degree at MICA in the most recent year we have data available.
More information about a degree in illustration from Maryland Institute College of Art
