2025 Best Graphic Design Schools in the Far Western US Region
15
Colleges in the Far Western US Region
1,742
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.
For its 2025 ranking, College Factual looked at 15 schools in the Far Western US Region to determine which ones were the best for graphic design students pursuing a degree. When you put them all together, these colleges and universities awarded 1,742 degrees in graphic design annually.
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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
Every student pursuing a degree in graphic design needs to take a look at 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 12 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
Master's Degree
Highest Degree Type
2nd
Most Popular In CA
106
Graphic Design Degrees Awarded
Any student who is interested in graphic design needs to take a look at Art Center College of Design. Located in the city of Pasadena, Art Center College of Design is a private not-for-profit college with a small student population.
There were roughly 106 graphic design 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 graphic design from Art Center College of Design
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 UniversityRelated Programs
It is hard to beat Chapman University if you wish to pursue a degree in graphic design. Chapman is a medium-sized private not-for-profit university located in the city of Orange. A Best Colleges rank of #172 out of 2,152 colleges nationwide means Chapman is a great university overall.
There were about 29 graphic design students who graduated with this degree at Chapman in the most recent data year.
More information about a degree in graphic design from Chapman University
It is difficult to beat California Institute of the Arts if you want to pursue a degree in graphic design. Located in the large suburb of Valencia, CalArts is a private not-for-profit school with a small student population.
There were approximately 15 graphic design students who graduated with this degree at CalArts in the most recent year we have data available.
More information about a degree in graphic design from California Institute of the Arts
Bachelor's Degree
Highest Degree Type
9th
Most Popular In CA
Located in the rural area of Laguna Beach, LCAD is a private not-for-profit college with a fairly small student population.
There were about 24 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