South Carolina is home to a sizable collection of top-tier colleges. Anderson University, Clemson University, Erskine College, Presbyterian College, University of South Carolina, and Winthrop University are just a few. These schools, along with 69 other colleges in the state, have Title IV status. This means, they have met five strict requirements established by the U.S. Department of Education.
Title IV schools (1) have accreditation recognized by the U.S. Department of Education, (2) have been in business for at least 2 years, (3) have signed a participation agreement with the Department, (4) grant an associate's degree or higher, and (5) offer a program of at least 300 clock hours in length. Title IV status also means South Carolina’s finest institutions are eligible for federal financial aid programs, making them more accessible to students with financial need.
Not surprisingly, schools with Title IV status are often ranked among the top schools in the nation. In addition to having Title IV status, these schools make the cut based on job placement services, number of programs, variety of clubs and organizations, class sizes, cost, and convenience. Continue reading to find out which South Carolina 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 student population from largest to smallest.
Best Graphic Design School Programs - Major South Carolina Cities
Greenville
Bob Jones University
Student Population: 3,086
Backdrop: Urban, 205-acre campus
Degrees Offered: B. F. A. Graphic Design
Charleston
Charleston Southern University
Student Population: 2,835
Backdrop: City, 300-acre campus
Degrees Offered: B. A. Graphic Design
Best Graphic Design School Programs - Other South Carolina Cities and Towns
Clemson
Clemson University
Student Population: 15,459
Backdrop: Suburban, 17,000-acre campus
Degrees Offered: B. S. Graphic Communications, M. F. A. Digital Production Arts, M.S. Graphic Communications
Conway
Coastal Carolina University
Student Population: 8,706
Backdrop: Suburban, 631-acre campus
Degrees Offered: B. A. Graphic Design
Spartanburg
University of South Carolina, Spartanburg
Student Population: 5,493
Backdrop: Suburban, 280-acre campus
Degrees Offered: B. A. Art Studio with Graphic Design Emphasis
Greenwood
Lander University
Student Population: 3,060
Backdrop: Suburban, 100-acre campus
Degrees Offered: B. S. Visual Arts with Graphic Design Emphasis
Anderson
Anderson University
Student Population: 2,334
Backdrop: Small city, 271-acre campus
Degrees Offered: B. A. Art with Concentration in Graphic Design
Tigerville
North Greenville University
Student Population: 2,318
Backdrop: Rural, 300-acre campus
Degrees Offered: B. A. Studio Art with Concentration in Graphic Design
Due West
Erskine College
Student Population: 811
Backdrop: Rural, 90-acre campus
Degrees Offered: B.A. Visual Art with Concentration in Graphic Design
Hartsville
Coker College
Student Population: 678
Backdrop: Rural, 37-acre campus
Degrees Offered: B. A. Art with Concentration in Graphic Design
More Programs to Consider:
- Winter Park, FL & Online
- Orlando, Florida (Online Programs Available)
Sources
Peterson’s
Princeton Review
U.S. News & World Report College Rankings
