Did you know? Savannah College of Art and Design students learn from professors who have decades of professional experience and are award-winning visual artists, sought-after designers, and the legends behind iconic logos and campaigns. Learn more.
What are the top Louisiana graphic design schools for 2026?
| Ranking | School | City | Ranking by Region | National Ranking |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Louisiana State University | Baton Rouge | #10 in South | Unranked |
| 2 | Tulane University | New Orleans | #15 in South | Unranked |
| 3 | Loyola University New Orleans | New Orleans | Unranked | Unranked |
| 4 | Louisiana Tech University | Ruston | Unranked | Unranked |
| 5 | University of Louisiana at Lafayette | Lafayette | Unranked | Unranked |
Our 2026 ranking of the top graphic design school programs in Louisiana. For an explanation of the ranking criteria, click here.
1. Louisiana State University, Baton Rouge, Louisiana
The School of Art at Louisiana State University (LSU) houses the BFA and MFA degrees in Graphic Design. Across programs, students have the opportunity to participate in workshops and lectures led by visiting artists, and the Arts, Visualization, Advanced Technologies and Research (AVATAR) Initiative, Other program highlights include access to the Design Shop, studio spaces, the IDEA Hub, teaching labs, and the Fabrication Factory; internships at places such as Sony, Halliburton, and IBM ; and participation in the Digital Art and Design Association (DADA) or Graphic Design Student Organization (GDSA). In addition to Sony, Halliburton, and IBM, graduates have secured positions at places such as DreamWorks, Pixar, Travel + Leisure, Lucasfilm, The Washington Post, Disney, VML, and the Baltimore Museum of Art.
2. Tulane University, New Orleans, Louisiana
Tulane University (Tulane) provides several paths to study graphic design across three schools. The School of Professional Advancement (SoPA) houses the Digital Design BA with a Graphic Design track; the Graphic Design minor open to all majors; and a post-baccalaureate certificate in Graphic Design. The Newcomb Art Department in the School of Liberal Arts has a flexible, multidisciplinary Studio Art major with a Digital Arts concentration, and the School of Architecture houses an interdisciplinary Design BA that combines graphics principles with visual communication. Across programs, students can complete a professional internship; participate in professional conferences and symposiums; and study abroad in places such as Italy, Spain, and Denmark. Graduates have established careers at places such as Walt Disney Imagineering, Revlon, Gensler, FX Networks, Landor, Ford, and Sony Pictures Entertainment.
3. Loyola University New Orleans, New Orleans, Louisiana
The School of Communication and Design (SCD) at Loyola University of New Orleans (Loyno) houses a Graphic Design BDes program, a Mass Communication BA with a Visual Communication (VC) concentration and accelerated option, and a 21-credit-hour Design minor. The Loyola Professional and Continuing Studies (PACS) Division offers an online AIGA Professional Design Certificate. Degree-seeking students have opportunities to intern with organizations such as the New Orleans Museum of Art (NOMA) or Meta, and to study abroad to Australia, France, Spain, Japan, or Italy. Graduates have secured creative roles with the New Orleans Saints, the United Nations (UN), and the U.S. Soccer Federation, as well as at places such as Disney, Microsoft, Google, Amazon, IBM, Penguin Random House, Mattel, Budweiser, American Express, and Unilever.
4. Louisiana Tech University, Ruston, Louisiana
Students in the School of Design (SOD) at Louisiana Tech University (Louisiana Tech) can earn a BFA, MFA, or minor in Graphic Design. Degree-seeking students have opportunities to intern at places such as Bulldog Brand Agency and Avatar Labs and to study abroad in places such as Morocco, Rome, and Madrid. All students have access to state-of-the-art production and exhibition facilities in the Jay Taylor Visual Arts Center (TVAC) and specialized makerspaces like Louisiana Design Works that provide hands-on experience with commercial production. In addition to Avatar Labs, graduates can be found at places such as USA Today Network, Lamar Advertising, 19th Hole Magazine, and Bloomsbury Publishing.
5. University of Louisiana at Lafayette, Lafayette, Louisiana
The School of Visual Arts at the University of Louisiana at Lafayette (UL Lafayette) houses a Visual Arts BFA with a Graphic Design concentration and a Visual Arts minor. Training certificates such as Digital Arts, Graphic Design with Photoshop and Illustrator, and Adobe Certified Professional in Visual Design are available through UL Lafayette’s Continuing Education Division. BFA students have the unique opportunity to complete studio arts and design credits through dedicated pathways such as the three-week France: University of Louisiana at Lafayette program and academic study tracks to Morocco, Costa Rica, Italy, and the UK. Graduates have been hired at places such as The Washington Post, DreamWorks, Nissan North America, Disney, Halliburton, Travel + Leisure, Lucasfilm, and Pixar.