| Ranking | School | City | Ranking by Region | National Ranking |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Oklahoma State University | Stillwater | #11 in Southwest | Unranked |
| 2 | University of Central Oklahoma | Edmond | #25 in Southwest | Unranked |
| 3 | University of Tulsa | Tulsa | Unranked | Unranked |
Our 2026 ranking of the top graphic design school programs in Oklahoma. For an explanation of the ranking criteria, click here.
The College of Arts and Sciences at Oklahoma State University (OSU) houses the Department of Art, Graphic Design and Art History, which has several paths to study graphic design. Options include an Art BFA with a Graphic Design (GD) option, a GD minor for students in other majors, and a GD MFA. The MFA is Oklahoma’s only GD program to specialize in interaction design, visual communications, and motion design. The Institute of Technology at OSU (OSUIT) also houses a Graphic Design Technology AAS for students seeking a shorter degree path. Students in all programs benefit from 24/7 access to two design studios and three computer labs; professional internships at places such as Dillard’s and Love’s Travel Shops; collaborative projects; study abroad experiences in Paris, Milan, and Prague; and collaborative projects. Graduates have been hired at places such as Lockheed Martin, Amazon, IBM, ESPN, Halliburton, the Philbrook Museum of Art, Apple, Cisco Systems, Dell, Walmart, and Red Bull.
The School of Design at the University of Central Oklahoma (UCO) houses the Graphic Design BFA and minor programs. The BFA has a mandatory internship component with opportunities to work with Allied Arts OKC, Love’s Travel Shops, High Five Media, and the Oklahoma City Thunder. Students also have the opportunity to work on campus in the student-run studios Ink Tank and Clock Tower Studio. Other program highlights include advanced portfolio development courses and the Study Tour in Design elective; access to state-of-the-art production facilities; and study abroad experiences in Europe and Asia. In addition to the Oklahoma City Thunder, graduates have secured roles at places such as Skyline Media Group, Hobby Lobby, and the Oklahoman/Oklahoma Publishing Company division (OPUBCO).
The School of Art, Design and Art History at the University of Tulsa (TU) houses the Art BA, BFA, and minor programs, as well as an interdisciplinary Applied Design Thinking minor with specialized tracks in Design, Consumer Products, Healthcare Design, and Civic Design. The Art minor explores graphic design principles, typography, and digital art. The BFA has a Graphic Design (GD) emphasis, while the BA allows students to study GD by selecting related upper-division electives. A major component of the programs is the opportunity to gain valuable hands-on experience through the student-run Third Floor Design studio and at FC Tulsa and SIA (London). Degree-seeking students have the opportunity to participate in the annual Gussman Juried Student Exhibition. With a 100% placement rate within six months of graduation, alumni can be found at places such as The Metropolitan Museum of Art (The Met), Nike, Microsoft, the Philbrook Museum of Art, Nickelodeon, the U.S. Department of Education, and VRBO.
