2025 Best Visual Communications Schools in the Far Western US Region
20
Colleges in the Far Western US Region
1,158
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 2025, College Factual analyzed 20 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 1,158 degrees in visual communications to qualified students.
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Choosing a Great Visual Communications School
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
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.
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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
Bachelor's Degree
Highest Degree Type
3rd
Most Popular In CA
57
Graphic Arts Degrees Awarded
FIDM/Fashion Institute of Design & Merchandising - Los Angeles is a great choice for students pursuing a degree in visual communications. FIDM Los Angeles is a small private for-profit school located in the large city of Los Angeles.
There were roughly 57 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
Master's Degree
Highest Degree Type
6th
Most Popular In CA
49
Graphic Arts Degrees Awarded
It is hard to beat University of Southern California if you wish 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 #13 out of 2,152 schools nationwide means USC is a great university overall.
There were approximately 49 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
University of Washington - Seattle Campus is a wonderful decision for students pursuing a degree in visual communications. Located in the large city of Seattle, UW Seattle is a public university with a very large student population. A Best Colleges rank of #44 out of 2,152 schools nationwide means UW Seattle is a great university overall.
There were roughly 23 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
Bachelor's Degree
Highest Degree Type
1st
Most Popular In WA
48
Graphic Arts Degrees Awarded
Western Washington University is one of the best schools in the country for getting a degree in visual communications. WWU is a fairly large public university located in the city of Bellingham. A Best Colleges rank of #287 out of 2,152 schools nationwide means WWU is a great university overall.
There were roughly 48 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
Bachelor's Degree
Highest Degree Type
1st
Most Popular In CA
244
Graphic Arts Degrees Awarded
Located in the suburb of Davis, UC Davis is a public university with a fairly large student population. A Best Colleges rank of #55 out of 2,152 colleges nationwide means UC Davis is a great university overall.
There were roughly 244 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
Bachelor's Degree
Highest Degree Type
2nd
Most Popular In CA
80
Graphic Arts Degrees Awarded
SFSU is a fairly large public university located in the city of San Francisco. A Best Colleges rank of #225 out of 2,152 colleges 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
California College of the Arts is a small private not-for-profit college located in the large city of San Francisco.
There were about 26 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
Bachelor's Degree
Highest Degree Type
6th
Most Popular In CA
39
Graphic Arts Degrees Awarded
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 39 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
Associate Degree
Highest Degree Type
2nd
Most Popular In OR
93
Graphic Arts Degrees Awarded
Located in the large city of Portland, Portland Community College is a public college with a fairly large student population. This college ranks 4th out of 29 schools for overall quality in the state of Oregon.
There were approximately 93 visual communications students who graduated with this degree at Portland Community College in the most recent data year.
More information about a degree in visual communications from Portland Community College
SPU is a small private not-for-profit university located in the city of Seattle. This university ranks 12th out of 50 colleges for overall quality in the state of Washington.
There were approximately 19 visual communications students who graduated with this degree at SPU in the most recent year we have data available.
More information about a degree in visual communications from Seattle Pacific University
