| Ranking | School | City | Ranking by Region | National Ranking |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Auburn University | Auburn | #5 in South | #33 |
| 2 | University of Alabama in Huntsville | Huntsville | Unranked | Unranked |
Our 2026 ranking of the top graphic design school programs in Alabama. For an explanation of the ranking criteria, click here.
The School of Industrial and Graphic Design (SIGD) at Auburn University houses the oldest NASAD-accredited programs in the state of Alabama. Options for aspiring graphic designers include a Graphic Design BFA and the Industrial and Graphic Design Processes minor. These studio-based programs highlight collaborative hands-on projects; professional internships; and specialized study abroad experiences in Italy, Japan, Ireland, Germany, and Taiwan. Graduates have landed positions at places such as Microsoft, Apple, Google, Accenture Interactive, Home Depot, IBM, Aflac, and Pinterest.
The University of Alabama in Huntsville (UAH) provides several paths to study graphic design. Programs are housed in the Department of Art, Art History and Design and include an Art Studio BA with minors in Interactive Media and Content Creation or Digital Fabrication; an Art Studio BFA with a concentration in Graphic Design; and a customizable Art Studio minor. Across programs, students have access to state-of-the-art painting and drawing studios, the Graphic Design Mac Lab, design and animation labs, a digital fabrication area, a printmaking studio, and a photography lab. BA and BFA students have opportunities to intern at places such as Younger Associates and Alabama Media Group. Graduates can be found at these and other places such as Lockheed Martin, Boeing, Fruit of the Loom, and Northrop Grumman.
