Top Graphic Design Programs in Vermont

Vermont is home to a large number of top-tier colleges. The University of Vermont, Champlain College, Norwich University, Saint Michaels College, and Middlebury College are just a few. These schools belong to a coveted collection of fine Title IV degree-granting institutions.

To earn Title IV status, each school must meet five requirements established by the U.S. Department of Education. Title IV schools must (1) have accreditation recognized by the U.S. Department of Education, (2) offer a program of at least 300 clock hours in length (3) be in business for at least 2 years, (4) grant an associate's degree or higher, and (5) sign a participation agreement with the Department. Once a school has Title IV status, it becomes eligible for federal financial aid programs. This makes them more accessible to students with financial need.

Having Title IV status is only one reason many Vermont schools made the list of top schools. In addition to having Title IV status, these schools are competitive, they have excellent job placement services, and they offer a wide variety of academic programs. Top schools also offer a variety of social clubs and organizations, comfortable class sizes, and they usually offer easy access to major cities.

Continue reading to find out which Vermont 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 largest to smallest student population.

Top Graphic Design School Programs Vermont - Major Cities

Burlington
Champlain College
Student Population: 2,067
Backdrop: Urban, 19-acre campus, easy access to all major cities
Degrees Offered: B. F. A. Creative Media with Specialization in Game Media, Interaction Design, B. F. A. Graphic Design and Digital Media, B. S. Game Art and Animation, Game Design; M. F. A. Emergent Media

Burlington College
Student Population: 200
Backdrop: Urban, 32-acre campus, easy access to all major cities
Degrees Offered: B. F. A. Graphic Design

Montpelier
Vermont College of Fine Arts (VCFA)
Student Population: 273
Backdrop: City, 31-acre campus, easy access to all major cities
Degrees Offered: M. F. A. Graphic DesignTop Graphic Design School Programs Vermont - Other Cities and Towns

Castleton
Castleton State College
Student Population: 2,091
Backdrop: Rural, 165-acre campus, easy access to Burlington, Rutland
Degrees Offered: B. A. Art with Concentration in Graphic Design

Sources

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