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Best Graphic Design & Visual Arts Programs 2026

Best graphic design and visual arts programs ranked by earnings. Compare schools for design careers.

9 programs ranked

$39,858 avg salary

5 public schools

Design and Applied Arts

Boston University · Boston, MA

$46,444 median salary$26,996/yr net cost7.1 yr break-even+55% vs. HS diploma

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Northeastern University · Boston, MA

$45,115 median salary$32,116/yr net cost9.1 yr break-even+50% vs. HS diploma

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University of Florida · Gainesville, FL

$43,267 median salary$6,351/yr net cost2.3 yr break-even+44% vs. HS diploma

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George Washington University · Washington, DC

$42,306 median salary$37,454/yr net cost12.8 yr break-even+41% vs. HS diploma

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The University of Alabama · Tuscaloosa, AL

$40,655 median salary$22,150/yr net cost9.1 yr break-even+36% vs. HS diploma

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University of California-Los Angeles · Los Angeles, CA

$39,481 median salary$12,548/yr net cost5.8 yr break-even+32% vs. HS diploma

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Iowa State University · Ames, IA

$37,065 median salary$18,165/yr net cost11.5 yr break-even+24% vs. HS diploma

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Indiana University-Bloomington · Bloomington, IN

$34,755 median salary$15,342/yr net cost14.4 yr break-even+16% vs. HS diploma

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University of Southern California · Los Angeles, CA

$29,631 median salary$31,927/yr net cost+-1% vs. HS diploma

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Rankings are based on data from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard. Programs are ranked by median earnings 1 year after completion. Data reflects bachelor's degree programs only.