Top Graphic Design Programs in Texas

Texas is home to one of the largest collections of colleges in the U.S. At 252 Title IV schools, and counting, Texas has the fourth largest collection of colleges in the country. In addition, Texas has a large number of top schools, and many of them offer graphic design programs. Just a few of the state’s top-rated colleges include Baylor University, Rice University, Texas A&M, Southern Methodist University, University of Texas at Austin, Texas Tech, and University of Texas at Dallas.

In addition to scoring high in areas such as quality of job placement services, variety of programs, types of clubs and organizations, class sizes, cost, and convenience, the state’s Title IV schools have met five requirements established by the U.S. Department of Education. If a school does not meet these requirements, it cannot claim Title IV status. This status easily separates the top schools from the rest.

To earn Title IV status a school must (1) have accreditation recognized by the U.S. Department of Education, (2) be in business for at least 2 years, (3) sign 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. Schools with Title IV status are eligible for federal financial aid programs, making them more accessible to students with financial need.

Continue reading to find out which Texas Title IVs are tops for aspiring graphic designers and what they have to offer. Please note that the top graphic design schools below are in order by largest to smallest student population.

Top Graphic Design School Programs Major Texas Cities

Houston
University of Houston
Student Population: 31,764
Backdrop: Urban, 594-acre campus, easy access to Galveston
Degrees Offered: B. F. A. Graphic Communications; M. F. A. Art with Concentration in Graphic Communications or Interdisciplinary Practices and Emerging Forms

Fort Worth
Texas Christian University (TCU)
Student Population: 8,229
Backdrop: Urban, 275-acre campus, easy access to Arlington, Dallas, Irving, Plano
Degrees Offered: B. F. A. Graphic Design

Top Graphic Design School Programs Other Texas Cities and Towns

Edinburg
University of Texas-Pan American (UTPA)
Student Population: 16,630
Backdrop: Town, 330-acre campus
Degrees Offered: B. F. A. Studio Art with Specialization in Graphic Design

Huntsville
Sam Houston State University
Student Population: 14,995
Backdrop: Town, 272-acre campus
Degrees Offered: B. F. A. Art with Specialization in Advertising and Graphic Design or Computer Animation

Waco
Baylor University
Student Population: 12,575
Backdrop: City, 1,000-acre campus Arlington, Austin, Dallas, Fort Worth, Georgetown, and Temple
Degrees Offered: B. F. A. Graphic Design

Beaumont
Lamar University
Student Population: 9,551
Backdrop: Village, 200-acre campus
Degrees Offered: B. F. A., B. S. Graphic Design

San Angelo
Angelo State University
Student Population: 6,267
Backdrop: City, 268-acre campus
Degrees Offered: B. A., B. F. A. Studio Art with Specialization in Graphic Design

Wichita Falls
Midwestern State University
Student Population: 5,367
Backdrop: City, 255-acre campus
Degrees Offered: B. A., B. F. A Graphic Design; B. A. Mass Communication with Digital Media Concentration

Abilene
McMurry University
Student Population: 1,469
Backdrop: Suburban, 40-acre campus
Degrees Offered: B. A., B. F. A. Multimedia and Graphic Design

Kerrville
Schreiner University
Student Population: 1,024
Backdrop: Town, 175-acre campus
Degrees Offered: B. A. Graphic Design

Sources

Peterson’s
Princeton Review
U.S. News & World Report College Rankings