The Magnolia State is home to so many colleges and universities, you’ll lose count.
What’s even better than having access to so many schools is having your choice of some of the nation’s top schools! Mississippi’s top schools earned a spot on the list based on a number of factors ranging from cost to quality of facilities. These same schools also found their way onto many “best schools” lists based on other factors ranging from graduation and retention rates to student selectivity.
Mississippi has a number of major cities including Jackson (the largest), Gulfport, Southaven, Hattiesburg, and Biloxi—to name a few. While Jackson is the state’s art and culture center, several smaller cities are popular among artists and designers. These smaller cities are also home to several top schools that offer programs for artists and designers. Just a few include Delta State University (Cleveland), Mississippi College (Clinton), and Mississippi University for Women (Columbus).
Continue reading to learn more about Mississippi’s top schools for graphic designers 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 Mississippi Major Cities
Hattiesburg
University of Southern Mississippi
Student Population: 12,826
Backdrop: City, 1,090-acre campus, easy access to New Orleans
Degrees Offered: B. F. A. Graphic Design
Jackson
Jackson State University
Student Population: 6,805
Backdrop: Urban, 250-acre campus
Degrees Offered: B. F. A. Graphic Design
Jackson
Belhaven University
Student Population: 2,467
Backdrop: Urban, 42-acre campus
Degrees Offered: B. F. A. Graphic Design with Emphasis in Digital and Print Media or Web and Interactive Media
Top Graphic Design School Programs Mississippi Other Cities and Towns
Mississippi State
Mississippi State University
Student Population: 15,543
Backdrop: Small town, 4,200-acre campus
Degrees Offered: B. F. A. Art with Emphasis in Graphic Design
University
The University of Mississippi
Student Population: 14,159
Backdrop: Small town, 2,500-acre campus, easy access to Tennessee
Degrees Offered: B. F. A. Studio Art with Graphic Design Emphasis
Cleveland
Delta State University
Student Population: 3,156
Backdrop: Small town, 332-acre campus
Degrees Offered: B. F. A. Art with Graphic Design Concentration
Clinton
Mississippi College
Student Population: 3,107
Backdrop: Suburban, 320-acre campus, easy access to Jackson
Degrees Offered: B. A., B. S. Graphic Design
Columbus
Mississippi University for Women
Student Population: 2,394
Backdrop: Small town, 110-acre campus
Degrees Offered: B. F. A. Studio Art with Emphasis in Graphic Design
More Programs to Consider:
- San Francisco & Online
- Top 50 Nationally for Animation (#21) - 2019
- Top 50 Nationally for Game Design (#28) - 2019
- Top 40 Nationally for Illustration (#40) - 2019
- Winter Park, FL & Online
- Computer Animation - Bachelor's - Online & Campus
- Game Programs - Bachelor's & Master's - Online & Campus
- Graphic Design & Digital Arts - Bachelor's - Online & Campus
- Film & Digital Cinematography - Bachelor's & Master's - Online & Campus
- Mobile Development - Bachelor's - Online & Campus
- Simulation & Visualization - Bachelor's - Campus
- Top 50 Nationally for Animation (#27) - 2019
- Top 50 Nationally for Game Design (#24) - 2019
- Top 10 in Florida for Graphic Design (#4) - 2019
Sources
Peterson’s, www.petersons.com
Princeton Review, www.princetonreview.com
U.S. News & World Report College Rankings, www.usnews.com/rankings
