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Top Graphic Design Programs in Oregon

Written by Michelle BurtonMay 30, 2012

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Oregon is home to 26 public Title IV institutions, 24 private not-for-profit Title IV’s, and 10 private for-profit. These 60 colleges and universities have met five strict requirements established by the U.S. Department of Education. Title IV status makes them eligible for federal financial aid programs. Oregon’s Title IV schools (1) have accreditation recognized by the U.S. Department of Education, (2) haven been in business for at least 2 years, (3) signed a participation agreement with the Department, (4) grant an associate's degree or higher, and (5) offer a program of at least 300 clock hours in length.

Several Oregon schools made the list of top schools for graphic designers. In addition to Title IV status, these schools made the cut based on factors such as access to financial aid programs, affordability, excellent job placement services, diversity of program services and options, class sizes, and convenience. Continue reading to find out which Oregon graphic design schools are tops and what they have to offer. Please note that the top graphic design schools listed below are in order by student population from largest to smallest.

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Top Graphic Design School Programs Oregon Major Cities

Portland
Portland State University
Student Population: 21,816
Backdrop: Urban, 49-acre campus
Degrees Offered: B. A., B. S. Graphic Design

Top Graphic Design School Programs Oregon Other Cities and Towns

Corvallis
Portland State University
Student Population: 19,559
Backdrop: Small town, 421-acre campus
Degrees Offered: B. F. A. Graphic Design

La Grande
Eastern Oregon University
Student Population: 3,900
Backdrop: Rural, 121-acre campus
Degrees Offered: B. A., B. S. Art with Graphics Emphasis; B. A., B. S. Computer Science with Multimedia Concentration; B. A., B. S. Media Arts with Digital Media Concentration

Newberg
George Fox University
Student Population: 2,177
Backdrop: Small town, 108-acre campus
Degrees Offered: B. A. Art with Concentration in Graphic Design

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Sources

Peterson’s, www.petersons.com
Princeton Review, www.princetonreview.com
U.S. News & World Report College Rankings, www.usnews.com/rankings