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2024 Best Visual Communications Schools in the Far Western US Region

21 Colleges in the Far Western US Region
1,077 Graphic Arts Degrees Awarded
Visual Communications is above average in terms of popularity with it being the #154 most popular degree program in the country. So, you have a fair amount of options to choose from when looking for a school.

In 2024, College Factual analyzed 21 schools in order to identify the top ones for its Best Visual Communications Schools in the Far Western US Region ranking. Combined, these schools handed out 1,077 degrees in visual communications to qualified students.

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Choosing a Great Visual Communications School

Best Visual Communications Schools in the Far Western US Region The graphic arts program you select can have a big impact on your future. That's why we developed our collection of Best Schools for Visual Communications rankings. For our Best Overall Visual Communications School rankings, we roll up the results of our degree-level rankings, weighted by the number of degrees awarded at that level.

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

Pick Your Visual Communications Degree Level

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

Since the program you select can have a significant impact on your future, we've developed a number of rankings, including this Best Visual Communications Schools in the Far Western US Region list, to help you choose the best school for you. 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 Visual Communications in the Far Western US Region

The schools below may not offer all types of graphic arts degrees so you may want to filter by degree level first. However, they are great for the degree levels they do offer.

10 Top Far Western US Region Schools in Graphic Arts

1
Bachelor's Degree Highest Degree Type
3rd Most Popular In CA
69 Graphic Arts Degrees Awarded

FIDM/Fashion Institute of Design & Merchandising - Los Angeles is a wonderful decision for students interested in a degree in visual communications. FIDM Los Angeles is a small private for-profit school located in the city of Los Angeles.

There were about 69 visual communications students who graduated with this degree at FIDM Los Angeles in the most recent data year.

More information about a degree in visual communications from FIDM/Fashion Institute of Design & Merchandising - Los Angeles

2
Master's Degree Highest Degree Type
6th Most Popular In CA
60.0% Growth in Graduates

It is hard to beat University of Southern California if you want to pursue a degree in visual communications. USC is a fairly large private not-for-profit university located in the city of Los Angeles. A Best Colleges rank of #11 out of 2,217 schools nationwide means USC is a great university overall.

There were roughly 30 visual communications students who graduated with this degree at USC in the most recent data year.

More information about a degree in visual communications from University of Southern California

3
Bachelor's Degree Highest Degree Type
1st Most Popular In CA
228 Graphic Arts Degrees Awarded

Every student pursuing a degree in visual communications has to check out University of California - Davis. Located in the suburb of Davis, UC Davis is a public university with a fairly large student population. A Best Colleges rank of #52 out of 2,217 colleges nationwide means UC Davis is a great university overall.

There were about 228 visual communications students who graduated with this degree at UC Davis in the most recent year we have data available.

More information about a degree in visual communications from University of California - Davis

4
Master's Degree Highest Degree Type
3rd Most Popular In WA

University of Washington - Seattle Campus is a great decision for students interested in a degree in visual communications. Located in the large city of Seattle, UW Seattle is a public university with a fairly large student population. A Best Colleges rank of #37 out of 2,217 colleges nationwide means UW Seattle is a great university overall.

There were approximately 22 visual communications students who graduated with this degree at UW Seattle in the most recent year we have data available.

More information about a degree in visual communications from University of Washington - Seattle Campus

5
Bachelor's Degree Highest Degree Type
1st Most Popular In WA
50 Graphic Arts Degrees Awarded

WWU is a fairly large public university located in the small city of Bellingham. A Best Colleges rank of #215 out of 2,217 colleges nationwide means WWU is a great university overall.

There were roughly 50 visual communications students who graduated with this degree at WWU in the most recent year we have data available.

More information about a degree in visual communications from Western Washington University

6
Bachelor's Degree Highest Degree Type
6th Most Popular In CA

Located in the large 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 30 visual communications students who graduated with this degree at Otis College of Art and Design in the most recent year we have data available.

More information about a degree in visual communications from Otis College of Art and Design

7
Bachelor's Degree Highest Degree Type
2nd Most Popular In CA
80 Graphic Arts Degrees Awarded

SFSU is a very large public university located in the large city of San Francisco. A Best Colleges rank of #204 out of 2,217 schools nationwide means SFSU is a great university overall.

There were roughly 80 visual communications students who graduated with this degree at SFSU in the most recent data year.

More information about a degree in visual communications from San Francisco State University

8
Master's Degree Highest Degree Type
9th Most Popular In CA

California College of the Arts is a small private not-for-profit college located in the city of San Francisco.

There were about 25 visual communications students who graduated with this degree at California College of the Arts in the most recent year we have data available.

More information about a degree in visual communications from California College of the Arts

9
Bachelor's Degree Highest Degree Type
1st Most Popular In OR
41 Graphic Arts Degrees Awarded

Oregon State is a very large public university located in the small city of Corvallis. A Best Colleges rank of #210 out of 2,217 colleges nationwide means Oregon State is a great university overall.

There were about 41 visual communications students who graduated with this degree at Oregon State in the most recent year we have data available.

More information about a degree in visual communications from Oregon State University

10
Bachelor's Degree Highest Degree Type
11th Most Popular In CA

UCSD is a fairly large public university located in the city of La Jolla. A Best Colleges rank of #38 out of 2,217 schools nationwide means UCSD is a great university overall.

There were about 21 visual communications students who graduated with this degree at UCSD in the most recent data year.

More information about a degree in visual communications from University of California - San Diego

Best Visual Communications Colleges by State

Explore the best visual communications schools for a specific state in the Far Western US Region .

State Colleges Degrees Awarded
California 999 657
Washington 831 187
Oregon 587 80
Nevada 354 6

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

Majors Similar to Graphic Arts

Related Major Annual Graduates
Graphic Design 1,593
Interior Design 1,089
Fashion Design 517
Game & Interactive Media Design 427
Other Design & Applied Arts 368
Illustration 356
Industrial Design 265
Commercial & Advertising Art 226
Commercial Photography 38

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