Top Graphic Design Programs in Utah

Utah is home to 41 Title IV colleges. Just a few of the state’s top-tier Title IVs include Brigham Young, University of Utah, Weber State University, and Utah State University. Many of these top schools offer excellent programs for artists and designers. Fortunately, all Title Iv schools are eligible for federal financial aid programs, making them more accessible to students with financial need.

To claim Title IV status, each school has met five strict requirements established by the U.S. Department of Education. Title IV schools must (1) grant an associate's degree or higher (2) be in business for at least 2 years, (3) sign a participation agreement with the Department, (4) have accreditation recognized by the U.S. Department of Education,and (5) offer a program of at least 300 clock hours in length.

In addition to Title IV status, Utah’s top-tier schools have excellent job placement services, a wide variety of programs, clubs and organizations, and comfortable class sizes. Some are considered affordable and most are conveniently located, with easy access to Salt Lake City—the state’s largest city, West Valley City, Provo, West Jordan, and Orem. Continue reading to find out which Utah graphic design schools are top-rated and what they have to offer. Please note that the schools listed below are in order by largest to smallest student population.

Top Graphic Design School Programs - Major Utah Cities

Orem
Utah Valley University (UVU)
Student Population: 33,395
Backdrop: City, 228-acre campus, easy access to all major cities
Degrees Offered: B. F. A. Art and Visual Communications with Emphasis in Graphic Design, Illustration

Provo
Brigham Young University (BYU)
Student Population: 30,684
Backdrop: Urban, 557-acre campus, easy access to all major cities
Degrees Offered: B. F. A. Animation, Graphic Design, Illustration

Salt Lake City
The University of Utah
Student Population: 24,297
Backdrop: Urban, 1,535-acre campus, easy access to all major cities
Degrees Offered: B. F. A. Art with Graphic Design Emphasis

Ogden
Stevens-Henager College
Student Population: 364
Backdrop: Urban, one acre campus, easy access to all major cities
Degrees Offered: B. S. Graphic Arts

Top Graphic Design School Programs - Other Utah Cities and Towns

Logan
Utah State University
Student Population: 23,279
Backdrop: Town, 400-acre campus, easy access to all major cities
Degrees Offered: B. F. A. Art with Specialization in Graphic Design; M. F. A. Art with Specialization in Graphic Design

Cedar City
Southern Utah University (SUU)
Student Population: 7,166
Backdrop: Village, 113-acre campus, easy access to St. George, Beaver
Degrees Offered: B. F. A. Graphic Design

Sources

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