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What are the top Arkansas graphic design schools for 2026?
| Ranking | School | City | Ranking by Region | National Ranking |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | University of Arkansas | Fayetteville | #11 in South | Unranked |
| 2 | University of Arkansas at Little Rock | Little Rock | Unranked | Unranked |
Our 2026 ranking of the top graphic design school programs in Arkansas. For an explanation of the ranking criteria, click here.
1. University of Arkansas, Fayetteville, Arkansas
The School of Art at University of Arkansas (U of A) houses a Graphic Design program with BFA and MDes options. All students benefit from professional internship opportunities; access to state-of-the-art equipment in the Design Lab and designated workspaces in the Studio + Design Center located in the Windgate Arts and Design District; collaborative projects; and participation in the U of A Chapter of the AIGA Student Group. MDes students receive funding support through a variety of assistantships (including a full-tuition waiver), research stipends, and research fellowships. Graduates have been hired to work with the Dallas Cowboys and at places such as Amazon, Saatchi X, CBRE, Walmart, and J.B. Hunt.
2. University of Arkansas at Little Rock, Little Rock, Arkansas
The School of Art and Design at the University of Arkansas at Little Rock (UA Little Rock) provides several paths to study graphic design. Options include an Art BA with a Studio Art concentration; an Art BFA with a Graphic Design concentration; an Art MA with a Visual Arts track and the option to select graphic design as a studio focus area or concentration; and a Graphic Design Technical Certificate program. Degree programs feature collaborative learning supplemented by immersive workshops; access to state-of-the-art studios, labs, and the Windgate Center of Art + Design (WCAD); professional internships at places such as the Arkansas Business Publishing Group (ABPG); and study abroad experiences in Germany, France, and Japan. Graduates can be found at places such as FASTSIGNS, Vows Magazine, AY Magazine, CFS Technologies, Arkansas Secretary of State Publications Division, and Imprenta Printing.