| Ranking | School | City | Ranking by Region | National Ranking |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Savannah College of Art and Design | Savannah | #1 in South | #8 |
| 2 | University of Georgia | Athens | #6 in South | #37 |
| 3 | Georgia State University | Atlanta | #21 in South | Unranked |
| 4 | Kennesaw State University | Kennesaw | #24 in South | Unranked |
Our 2026 ranking of the top graphic design school programs in Georgia. For an explanation of the ranking criteria, click here.
Savannah College of Art and Design (SCAD) has a Graphic Design program with BA, BFA, and minor options at the undergraduate level, and Graphic Design and Visual Experience MA and MFA options at the graduate level. Across programs, students have opportunities to collaborate on designs for partners such as Amazon, Netflix, and Porsche through the school’s in-house design studio SCADpro. In addition, students can study in France at SCAD Lacoste or other locations such as Berlin, Tokyo, and Naples. Graduates go on to secure positions at places such as NBC, Microsoft, Disney, Riot Games, eBay, Apple, Google, Nike, Warner Bros., Gensler, Deloitte Digital, Mattel, Target, Calvin Klein, and Ogilvy.
The Lamar Dodd School of Art at the University of Georgia (UGA) provides several paths to study graphic design. Degree-seeking students can earn an Art BFA with an emphasis in Graphic Design or an AB in Interdisciplinary Art and Design. A Design and Media minor and a New Media certificate are available to students in other majors. Dodd highlights include state-of-the-art studios; immersive workshops and seminars; galleries for instruction and student exhibitions; participation in the Annual Bachelor of Fine Arts Exit Show; visiting artists; and the year-round Studies Abroad Program in Cortona, Italy. Dodd graduates have secured roles at places such as Disney, Amazon, Wieden + Kennedy, Delta Air Lines, Apple, the Metropolitan Museum of Art (The Met), Gray Media, Deloitte, and Cox Communications.
The Ernest G. Welch School of Art and Design at Georgia State University (GSU) provides two paths to study graphic design. Options include a Studio BFA with a Graphic Design concentration and the Studio MFA with a Graphic Design specialization. Most admitted MFA students receive full funding and access to dedicated graduate studios. All students have access to the Creative Media Center, the EXLAB, and computing labs with 24/7 entry. Other highlights across programs include design seminars; professional internships; and student exhibitions. Graduates have been hired at places such as BBDO, Google, Apple, Cartoon Network, Accenture, Disney, Amazon, Home Depot, and Peachtree Publishing Company.
The School of Art and Design (SOAAD) at Kennesaw State University (KSU) provides several paths to study graphic design. Options include an Art BFA with a Graphic Communication concentration; a flexible Art and Design MA; and certificates in Graphic Design with Photoshop and Illustrator, Digital Arts, and Adobe Certified Professional in Visual Design. Highlights across programs include summer art intensives; professional internships at places such as Delta Air Lines, Home Depot, and Yamaha; small class sizes; study abroad experiences in Thailand, France, and Italy, among others; and the visiting artist series. Graduates can be found at places such as Boeing, Cox Media Group, Warner Bros., UPS, FedEx, Lockheed Martin, InterContinental Hotels Group (IHG), Atlanta Magazine, and the High Museum of Art.
