2024

What are the top Florida graphic design schools for 2024?

Top 10 Graphic Design School Programs in Florida - 2024 College Rankings
RankingSchoolCity
1Ringling College of Art and DesignSarasota
2University of FloridaGainesville
3Full Sail UniversityWinter Park
4University of Central FloridaOrlando
5University of MiamiCoral Gables
6Florida State UniversityTallahassee
7University of North FloridaJacksonville
8University of South FloridaTampa
9Flagler CollegeSt. Augustine
10Florida Agricultural and Mechanical UniversityTallahassee

Our 2024 ranking of the top 10 graphic design school programs in Florida. For an explanation of the ranking criteria, click here.

1. Ringling College of Art and Design, Sarasota, Florida
Ringling College of Art and Design

The Graphic Design Program at Ringling College of Art and Design (RCAD) has been around since 1980. Students can enroll in the program’s 120 credit hour BFA or the 15 credit hour minor. Students in the minor will select from courses such as Graphic Design I-II; New Media UI/UX; Design and Typography; Expressive Typography; New Media: Music Branding; and Special Topics: Wearable Messages. 

Across programs, students benefit from immersive, studio-based courses; interactions with visiting artists from major studios such as DreamWorks and creative agencies such as Push; the chance to submit work to the ADDY Awards; internships at top design studios; and the opportunity to work on real-world projects for local businesses at the school’s in-house design studio Ringling College Design Center. 

Graphic Design BFA students will take a combination of required courses in general education and liberal arts; art and design history; first year community; the graphic design major; open electives; and graphic design electives. Elective examples include Word, Image and Book; Expressive Typography; Contemporary Topics in Graphic Design; Intro to Letterpress; Special Topics: Wearable Messages; and Design for Business. 

In the major, students will take courses such as Graphic Design I-VI; New Media UI/UX; Visual Persuasion; Designing with Type I-II; Three Dimensional Problem Solving; and Design and Typography. First year community courses total 15 credit hours and include 2D Design I-II; Time Based Communication; and 3D Design I-II. 

In the final course for the RCAD Graphic Design BFA—Portfolio (GDES 480)—students will develop interview, written communication, and job search skills; engage with guest speakers who will provide career insights; and create web-based and print portfolios that display the students best works and problem-solving abilities. 

Graduates of the Ringling College of Art and Design Graphic Design BFA program are prepared to pursue roles across industries. RCAD alumni hold titles such as Director of Product Design, Interface Designer, Associate Creative Director, Graphic Apparel Designer, Brand Manager, Junior Art Director, Senior Graphic Designer, Designer and Illustrator, Senior Art Director, and Multimedia Designer. 

Program alumni have worked with major companies, firms, and studios such as Microsoft, Walt Disney Imagineering, Google, Apple, Saatchi & Saatchi X, Ogilvy, BBC Studios, Nickelodeon, Netflix, Target, Wieden+Kennedy, Meta, Leo Burnett, GM, Instagram, Hallmark, Cartoon Network, LinkedIn, Spotify, Hasbro, Squarespace, DAZN, Arc Worldwide, Ethos, Spark, Blue Bottle Coffee, Hype, and Loyalkaspar. Some RCAD alumni have also gone on to launch their own design firms and freelance businesses. 

Ringling College of Art and Design is a private, nonprofit college accredited by the National Association of Schools of Art and Design (NASAD) and the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges (SACSCOC). Founded in 1931 by Dr. Ludd M. Spivey (then president of Southern College) and circus baron John Ringling, RCAD serves approximately 1,700 students enrolled in 11 different majors leading to a BFA degree, two majors leading to a BA, and minor options in 10 areas.

2. University of Florida, Gainesville, Florida
University of Florida

Established in 1925, the College of the Arts at University of Florida (UF) houses four schools; two centers, and the Digital Worlds Institute. Accreditations include the National Association of Schools of Art and Design (NASAD); the National Association of Schools of Music (NASM); the National Association of Schools of Theatre (NAST); and the National Association of Schools of Dance (NASD). 

Among the schools in the College of the Arts is the School of Art + Art History, which provides opportunities for all students to work with clients on real-world projects. The school also provides access to state-of-the-art studios and labs; internship opportunities; and study abroad experiences in places such as France, China, Switzerland, Italy, Greece, Brazil, the UK, and Spain. 

For students seeking a graphic design program, the UF School of Art + Art History provides four paths. At the undergraduate level, students can enroll in the Graphic Design BFA, minor or certificate program. Graduate students can earn a Graphic Design/Design and Visual Communications (MxD) MFA. 

The Graphic Design BFA explores art history; 2D, 3D, and 4D; design; and drawing. Course examples include Visual Methods and Processes; Design Technologies; Typography 1: Letterform; Image, Form and Meaning; Design and Professional Practice Studio; Graphic Design History I-II; Graphic Design: Visual Systems in Design; Design: Ideas and Styles; and Typography 2: Composition. 

In the final semester of the program, BFA students will complete the Senior Design Studio; the Design Workshop; and a professional portfolio. 

The Graphic Design minor and certificate are available to Art and Art History majors in the School of Art + Art History. Both curriculums explore graphic design thinking, methods, processes, and practices. Course examples across options include Design Studies; Visual Methods and Processes; Design Technologies; and Typography 1: Letterform. The minor requires 18 credit hours. The certificate requires 15 credit hours. 

The MxD MFA at University of Florida is a 60 credit hour, terminal degree that launched more than 20 years ago. This design-centered, interdisciplinary program consists of studios, workshops, seminars, and practicums. In addition to opportunities to develop entrepreneurial, teaching, and other skills through electives, the program allows experimentation, collaboration, and field experiences. 

Elective examples include Methods of Research in Art Education; Global Entrepreneurship; Seminar in Museum Studies; Creativity in Entrepreneurship; Arts, Advocacy and Public Policy; Teaching Art in Higher Education; Creativity and Health: Foundations of the Arts in Medicine; and Creativity in Entrepreneurship. The UF MxD MFA culminates with a thesis or creative project. 

Graduates of the Graphic Design programs at University of Florida are prepared to pursue roles in all areas of design in industries across the U.S. and abroad. Some program alumni have gone on to teach or launch their own studios, while others have been hired at companies, studios, and organizations such as Walt Disney Imagineering, Apple, Google, Microsoft, IBM, L’Oréal, Verizon, Twitter/X, R/GA, West Elm, IDEO, Fossil, Viacom, JetBlue, Kate Spade, Facebook/Meta, and the Miami Heat. 

Graduates who have gone on to teach have been hired at UF, University of Colorado–Boulder Northern Alabama University, Auburn University, Ball State University, University at Buffalo, University of Alabama at Birmingham, and Illinois State University, among others. 

University of Florida traces its founding to 1853, when the East Florida Seminary opened as the state’s first state-supported institution of higher learning. Today, University of Florida is a top 10 public, comprehensive, land-grant research university with professional campuses in Gainesville, Jacksonville, and Orlando, Florida. UF serves 60,795 students enrolled in more than 300 programs across 16 colleges and schools. University of Florida is accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges (SACSCOC).

3. Full Sail University, Winter Park, Florida
Full Sail University

Full Sail University (Full Sail) provides several paths to study Graphic Design. At the undergraduate level, programs include a Visual Design certificate, and AAS and BS degrees in Graphic Design. At the graduate level, students can earn an MFA in Media Design. 

The Visual Design certificate consists of 23 credit hours. Course examples include Graphic Design Principles I-II; Design Art and Theory; Technology in the Entertainment and Media Industries; and Color Theory. Certificate students will complete the Project I: Visual Design and Portfolio I: Visual Design courses to graduate. In just 28 weeks, graduates are prepared to pursue entry-level positions across industries. 

The Graphic Design AAS at Full Sail University is designed to be paired with Full Sail’s Visual Arts BS completion program with a concentration in Graphic Design. Delivered on campus and online, the 60 credit hour Visual Arts BS consists of courses such as Concepts in Advertising; Interactive Media Design and Usability; Packaging and Prototypes; Visual Realization; Interactive Editorial Design; and Media Integration. The program culminates with the Career Readiness course and Project and Portfolio IV: Visual Arts. 

The Graphic Design AAS consists of 62 credit hours. The hands-on curriculum prepares students for entry into the BS or entry-level positions in design. Course examples for the program include Typography and Page Layout; Creative Presentation; Technology in the Entertainment and Media Industries; Creating Brand Experience; Logos and Symbols; Digital Publishing; Concepts in Photography; and Project and Portfolio I-II: Visual Design. 

The Graphic Design AAS program at Full Sail University culminates with the Professional Development Seminar II: Graphic Design course and Project and Portfolio III: Graphic Design. 

The Full Sail Graphic Design BS is a 120 credit hour program that explores print publishing, interface design, advertising, branding, and integration. Students in this program benefit from opportunities to gain hands-on experience with entertainment and media companies; a project-based curriculum; professional development seminars; and seven graphic design and project portfolio courses. 

Other course examples include Graphic Design Principles I-II; Media Integration; Interactive Editorial Design; Concepts in Advertising; Graphic Web Design; Popular Culture in Media; Logos and Symbols; Digital Studio; Fundamentals of Physical Science; and History of Visual Communications. 

Graduates of the Graphic Design BS program at Full Sail University are prepared to pursue positions at advertising agencies, design studios, marketing companies, magazines, book publishers, public relations firms, and web design studios. Some graduates go on to pursue an advanced degree such as Full Sail’s Media Design MFA. 

Delivered 100% online, the Full Sail Media Design MFA explores team dynamics, client communications, research methods, and motivational theories. Course examples for the program include Measuring Design Effectiveness; Brand Development; Defining Client Needs; Design Research; Effective Copywriting; Multi-Platform Delivery; Organizational Structures; and Design Integration. 

In the last two months of the program, Design MFA students will complete the Professional Practice course and Thesis: Presentation of Design Solution. 

The Full Sail Media Design MFA program takes just 12 months to complete, full-time. Graduates are prepared for teaching positions at top universities, and advanced roles at companies, studios, and organizations. Program alumni are also prepared to launch their own studios or freelance businesses. 

Full Sail University opened in 1979 in Dayton, Ohio. Today, the school is located just 35 minutes from downtown Orlando and Universal Studios. Serving approximately 21,000 students, Full Sail provides graduate certificates and degree programs at all levels in the Arts, Entertainment, Media, and Technology. Full Sail University is accredited by the Accrediting Commission of Career Schools and Colleges (ACCSC).

4. University of Central Florida, Orlando, Florida
University of Central Florida

University of Florida (UCF) houses the College of Arts and Humanities. Within the college is the School of Visual Arts & Design (SVAD), home to the Emerging Media program with BFA and MFA pathways. The BFA has a Graphic Design track and the MFA has a Studio Art and Design track. 

The UCF SVAD Emerging Media BFA is a 120 credit hour program that explores branding, user interface/user experience (UI/UX), identity systems, packaging design, typography, publication design, interactive design, broadcast graphics, web design, film, and poster design. 

With 63 credit hours in the major, students will take courses such as Drawing Fundamentals I-II; Type and Design I-II; Digital Imaging Fundamentals; Intermediate Graphic Design I-II; Design Fundamentals: Three-Dimensional; Motion Design; Advanced Graphic Design; Intermediate Computer Graphic Design; Fundamentals of Interactive Design; Special Problems in Graphic Design; and Art in the Last 25 Years. 

Through courses, workshops, and critiques, Emerging Media BFA students will also work on building a professional portfolio during the entire four years of the program 

Other program benefits include opportunities to work in multidisciplinary teams on projects and real world problems; access to state-of-the-art facilities, labs, and production studios; the option to add a minor to enhance the degree; and opportunities to complete a co-op experience or internship. 

University of Central Florida’s Emerging Media MFA with a Studio Art and Design track is an immersive terminal degree program that focuses on experimentation; emerging and traditional media; mentoring; and individual and group critiques. This 60 credit hour program follows a three-year cohort style format consisting of six full-time semesters excluding summers.

Course examples include Advanced Seminar in Art History; Serial Content; The Professional Practice of Art; Design Theory and Methods; Art, Design and Human Interactions; Graduate Seminar; and Time Arts. The UCF Emerging Media MFA program culminates with a Thesis Exhibition. 

SVAD Emerging Media graduate are prepared to pursue careers in areas such as advertising, marketing, publishing, multimedia, animation and film, public relations, education, research, and consulting. 

University of Central Florida alumni are routinely hired at major companies and studios such as Walt Disney Animation Studios, Pixar, Google, FX Network, Universal Orlando Resort, Amazon, Lockheed Martin, Walt Disney World, Microsoft, Facebook, Salesforce, and TEKsystems. 

University of Central Florida was founded in 1963. The school opened its doors in 1968 as Florida Technological University (FTU). On the first day of classes, FTU had less than 2,000 students. Today, UCF is a public research university that serves 69,320 students, making it the largest university by enrollment in the state of Florida, and one of top five largest universities in the nation. UCF students have access to 240 degree programs across 13 colleges. University of Central Florida is accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges (SACSCOC).

5. University of Miami, Coral Gables, Florida
University of Miami

University of Miami (UM) is home to the College of Arts and Sciences, which houses the Department of Art and Art History. Within the department is the Electronic Media area—home the Graphic Design and Multimedia concentration. Leading to an Art BFA, the program features interdisciplinary courses; visiting lecturers and seminars; an automatic minor in Art History; visits to galleries and museums; internship opportunities in the Miami/Broward area; and business field trips. 

All BFA students also benefit from regularly scheduled critiques by visiting artists; access to studios, computer labs, drawing classrooms, and exhibition spaces; and biannual reviews that allow students to spend an entire day displaying and discussing their work with faculty from all areas. 

The Art BFA consists of 123 credit hours with a maximum of 21 credit hours in the Graphic Design and Multimedia concentration. Students Course examples for the program include Introduction to 3D Design; Typography; Experimental Illustration for Print and Interactive Media; Graphic Design I-III; Modern Art; 2D and 3D Design; Multimedia I-III; History of Graphic Design; Introduction to Electronic Media; Color Digital Photography; and Drawing. 

The Art BFA at University of Miami culminates with a professional portfolio and BFA Exhibition. Graduates are prepared to pursue design roles across industries. Potential job titles include Graphic Designer, Illustrator, Digital Media Designer, Digital Artist, Layout Designer, Creative Director, Packaging Designer, 3D Artist, Brand Manager, Computer Graphic Designer, Media Specialist, Exhibit Designer, Multimedia Producer, User Experience (UX) Designer, Concept Artist, and Web Designer. 

UM alumni have been hired at places such as Disney, Google, Microsoft, Boeing, Amazon, Warner Bros. Discovery, Royal Caribbean, NBCUniversal, The Miami Heat, Nestle Nespresso, ABC, Levi’s, Sundance Institute, Free People, Citibank, Pfizer, Ford, Old Navy, Chewy, Macy’s, Johnson & Johnson, Anthropologie, Grainger, ESPN, The New York Mets, Procter & Gamble, and Allstate. 

Some UM BFA graduates have gone on to enroll in advanced study programs at top universities such as Harvard University, New York University (NYU), Columbia University, Yale University, Duke University, Vanderbilt University, University of Pennsylvania, and University of Southern California.  

Founded in 1925, University of Miami opened its doors with 646 full-time students enrolled in programs across the College of Liberal Arts, the School of Music, and the Evening Division. Today, this private research university serves more than 18,000 students enrolled in nearly 350 majors and programs across 12 colleges and schools, and three campuses including Coral Gables, Virginia Key, and downtown Miami. University of Miami is accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges (SACSCOC).

6. Florida State University, Tallahassee, Florida
Florida State University

The College of Fine Arts at Florida State University (FSU) houses the Department of Art. Within the department is a Studio Art program BA, BFA, and MFA degree options. The MFA is a fully funded program, with additional scholarship/fellowship opportunities. 

Across programs, students may select up to two concentrations, allowing them to customize the curriculum to match their career goals. Concentration examples include Digital Media, Book Arts, Electronic Art, Printmaking, Moving Image, Photography, and Drawing. 

Ideal concentration options for graphic designers include Printmaking, Book Arts, and Electronic Art. Across concentrations, course examples include Advanced Workshop: Graphic Narrative; Advanced Workshop: Typography; 3D Foundations; Digital Foundations; Screen Printing; Web 1: Art, Design, Code; Letterpress; Intaglio Printmaking; Digital Fabrication; Book Structures; Networked Art; Advanced Workshop: Printed Book; Intaglio Printmaking: Etching; Creative Coding; and Media Workshop: Interactive Art: Electronic Objects. 

Studio Art students may also double major, take several minors, and participate in several experiential learning experiences. Housed in the College of Communication & Information’s School of Information (iSchool), the Innovation minor is an ideal option for students looking to gain additional experience in graphic design. Course examples for this program include Digital Graphic Design; User Experience Design; Desktop Multimedia; Creative Inquiry; Digital Storytelling; Human-Centered Design for Social Innovation; Information and Data Visualization; Web Applications Development; and Innovation by Design. 

Other Studio Art Program features include the 24/7 access to studio spaces in the Carnaghi Arts Building (CAB)—BFA students work in assigned personal studios; workshops and seminars; the Visiting Artist Lecture Series; opportunities for individualized and advanced research; and access to labs and other facilities in The Facility For Arts Research (FAR).  

Part of FSU’s College of Fine Arts, FAR houses the Small Craft Advisory Press, comma, REBOOT Laboratory, and collab. Additional facilities include the Digital Media Lab, photo labs, FabLab Digital Fabrication Lab, and printmaking labs.

Additional project and installation spaces are available for MFA students in the 400-square-feet MFA Gallery. MFA students also benefit from exclusive workshops; learning experiences such as FAR&AWAY—the visiting artist series; study trips to major art hubs; additional trained access to FSU’s Innovation Hub; access to individual 235-square-feet studios and a graduate seminar room; and additional trips to hosted events and individual studio visits; and professional training in teaching art. 

All BA, BFA, and MFA Studio Art students may complete a professional internship at a local, national or global company; study abroad in one of more than 20 locations through FSU Global; and participate in gallery exhibitions at the FSU Phyllis Straus Gallery housed in the Carnaghi Arts Building (CAB). 

BA students will complete a final project and portfolio to graduate. The BFA program culminates with a thesis project, which will be displayed at FSU’s Museum of Fine Arts. The Studio Art MFA culminates with an exhibition event in Florida State University’s Museum of Fine Art (MoFA). 

Graduates of the Studio Art programs at Florida State University are prepared to pursue art and design roles across industries. Graduate students are also prepared to pursue leadership roles across industries, teaching positions, research jobs, and consulting careers. 

Founded in 1851 and serving approximately 43,700 students Florida State University is one of the largest and the oldest continuous site of higher education in Florida. The school provides more than 275 degree programs across 17 colleges and several campuses. Florida State University is accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools, Commission on Colleges (SACSCOC).

7. University of North Florida, Jacksonville, Florida
University of North Florida

The College of Arts and Sciences (COAS) at University of North Florida (UNF) is home to the Department of Art, Art History, and Design. Accredited by the National Association of Schools of Art and Design (NASAD), the Department has a Graphic Design and Digital Media program that leads to a BFA. This Specialized Admissions major features seminars and workshops; hands-on design projects for local businesses; the visiting artist series; internship opportunities at local design studios; and participation in two Senior Showcases in UNF Gallery Spaces. 

All BFA students also have the opportunity to study abroad in places such as Rome, London, Paris, and Burgos, Spain. 

The Graphic Design and Digital Media BFA at University of North Florida is a 120 credit hour program that explores areas such as packaging, advertising design, motion graphics, visual identities, and poster design. With 24 credits in the major and free electives, students have opportunities to explore other areas of art and design. 

Course examples for the program include Type Communication; Graphic Symbols and Semiotics; Time-Based Media; UI and Interaction Design; Drawing I-II; GD: Process and Methods; Creativity and Critique; Graphic Design History; Evidence and Style; Digital Imaging Methods; and Art History Survey I-II. 

In the final year of the UNF Graphic Design and Digital Media BFA program, COAS students will finalize their professional portfolio. Graduates are prepared to pursue positions at advertising agencies, creative studios and design firms, web design companies, production studios, marketing firms, multimedia companies, public relations firms, museums, and in-house design departments. 

Chartered in 1965, University of North Florida is one of 12 public universities in the State University System of Florida (SUSF). The school serves approximately 16,575 students enrolled in more than 100 degree programs across six colleges. University of North Florida is accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges (SACSCOC).

8. University of South Florida, Tampa, Florida
University of South Florida

University of South Florida (USF) houses the College of the Arts. In 1956, the college was known as the Division of Fine Arts, within the College of Liberal Arts—one of the first four colleges at USF. In 1971, the division became its own college. Today, the College of the Arts is home to the Institute for Research in Art and four schools including, Art & Art History; Architecture & Community Design; Theatre & Dance; and Music. 

The School of Art & Art History at USF is one of the most active colleges of art in the state. The school produces more than 250 events each year, including exhibitions, concerts, festivals, performances, masterclasses, and talks. The school also focuses on providing mentoring, hands-on education, and a variety of specializations within the BFA, MA, and MFA programs. Students also have access to minor and certificate programs. 

For students interested in graphic design, the USF School of Art & Art History has a Graphic Arts BFA program with two concentrations: Illustration and Graphic Design. The Illustration concentration is designed for students who are interested in both graphic design and areas of fine art such as drawing and painting. The Graphic Design concentration focuses on print, image development, and screen-based graphics. Students in both concentrations will take the same foundation and major core courses, with access to the same electives, and many other courses. Electives allow students to enhance the degree beyond the concentration. 

Course examples across programs include History of Visual Arts I-II; Principles of Animation; Typography; Illustration I; Graphic Design; Digital Imaging; Design Signs and Symbols; Concepts and Practices I-II; Advanced Graphic Design; Intermediate Drawing; History of Graphic Design; Silkscreen; and Advanced Typography. 

All Graphic Design students will take Graphic Interface and Motion Graphics and complete the Art and Art History internship. All Illustration students will take Advanced Illustration (nine credit hours) and Intermediate Printmaking OR Digital Printmaking. Students may complete an internship by selecting the Graphic Design: Internship course from available electives. 

In the final year of the USF Graphic Arts program, all students will complete Graphic Design: Senior Studio; Senior Project: Research; and Senior Project: Portfolio. The program culminates with the design, organization, and promotion of an exhibition of the student's final senior project. 

Graduates of the Graphic Arts program at University of South Florida are prepared to pursue design roles across industries. Potential job titles include Graphic Designer, Production Artist, UI/UX Designer, Illustrator, Logo Designer, Art Director, Senior Graphic Designer, Storyboard Artist, Design Consultant, Concept Artist, Comic Book Illustrator, Visual Artist, Packaging Designer, and 3D Modeler. 

University of South Florida was founded in 1956. The school serves more than 50,000 students at its campuses in Tampa, St. Petersburg, and Sarasota-Manatee, Florida. USF provides over 240 undergraduate majors, and degree programs at the graduate, specialist, and doctoral levels across 14 colleges. University of South Florida is accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges (SACSCOC).

9. Flagler College, St. Augustine, Florida
Flagler College

Flagler College has a Graphic Design program with BFA and minor options. The 23 credit hour minor explores drawing, 2D concepts, and visual design. Course examples include Drawing and Composition I; Two-Dimensional Materials and Concepts; Visual Culture; Design Methodologies; and Visual Studio. The minor can be taken alone or with most majors at Flagler College. 

The Graphic Design BFA is a professional degree program that requires 93 credit hours in the major and 14 elective hours that students can use to customize their studies. Throughout the program, students will complete a variety of studio projects that can be submitted to design competitions such as the AIGA Jacksonville Portfolio Review and the American Advertising Federation’s ADDY Awards. 

Other program benefits include professional portfolio development; internship opportunities at places such as Cox Media Group and The Dalton Agency; the Art Study Abroad or Study Away New York electives; and connections to the Flagler creative community through the AIGA Flagler College Chapter. 

Graphic Design BFA students will take courses such as Drawing and Composition I-II; Image Studio; Art History I-III; Three-Dimensional Materials and Concepts; Book Arts; Printmaking/Intaglio and Relief; Illustration I; Contemporary Drawing Practices; Screen Printing; Video Art; and Visual Culture. 

The Graphic Design BFA program at Flagler College culminates with the Exhibit Portfolio courses (I and II), worth 12 credits. Program alumni are prepared to pursue design roles across industries or advanced studies at institutions such as Harvard, Yale, The American University of Paris, or Columbia University. 

Flagler College graduates enjoy a 100% success rate. Alumni have been hired by places such as Lucas Films, Disney, Amazon, Walmart, CNN, Marvel, Wall Street Journal, Publix, and United Healthcare. 

Flagler College was founded in 1968. This private, liberal arts college serves more than 2,100 students at the St. Augustine campus and approximately 180 the school’s Tallahassee location. Flagler provides 44 majors leading to a bachelor’s degree; two pre-professional programs; two master’s degree programs; and more than 40 minors across disciplines. Flagler College is accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges (SACSCOC). 

10. Florida Agricultural and Mechanical University, Tallahassee, Florida
Florida Agricultural and Mechanical University

Florida Agricultural and Mechanical University (Florida A&M or FAMU) is home to the School of Journalism & Graphic Communication (SJGC). Within the SJGC is the Division of Graphic Communication Programs, which houses the Graphic Design BS. This hands-on program explores design language, layout, color theory, typography, and digital tools. Through coursework and projects, students will develop the skills needed to create designs for the print, multimedia, and digital mediums.  

Course examples for the FAMU Graphic Design BS include Design I: Introduction to Visual Elements; Basic Graphic Design Principles; Typography; Principles of Advertising; Color and Theory; Graphic Arts Materials and Processes; Time Based Design; Brand Identity Systems; Internet Publishing and Research; Principles of Marketing; Electronic Still Photography; Computer Literacy; Media Ethics; and Design Practicum I-II. 

In the second final year of the program, students will have the opportunity to complete a supervised field experience (internship) at a newspaper, magazine, or broadcast station. 

The Graphic Design BS program at Florida Agricultural and Mechanical University culminates with a professional portfolio of the students work. Graduates are prepared to pursue design roles across industries. Potential job titles include Graphic Designer, Advertising Designer, Package Designer, Editorial Designer, UI/UX Designer, Creative Director, Environmental Graphic Designer, Motion Graphics Designer, Brand Designer, Art Director, Package Designer, Web Designer, and Animation Designer. 

Founded October 3, 1887, Florida Agricultural and Mechanical University is part of the State University System of Florida. The school serves nearly 10,000 students enrolled in more approximately 100 degree programs across 14 colleges and schools. Florida Agricultural and Mechanical University is accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges (SACSCOC).

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