What are the top Oregon graphic design schools for 2026?
| Ranking | School | City | Ranking by Region | National Ranking |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Portland State University | Portland | #8 on West Coast | #34 |
| 2 | Oregon State University | Corvallis | #12 on West Coast | Unranked |
Our 2026 ranking of the top graphic design school programs in Oregon. For an explanation of the ranking criteria, click here.
1. Portland State University, Portland, Oregon
The Jordan Schnitzer School of Art + Art History + Design at Portland State University (PSU) recently launched a new 100,000-square-foot facility designed by LEVER Architecture. The facility houses the Graphic Design BFA and minor programs; dedicated galleries, production labs, and technology-enabled teaching spaces; and a dedicated studio space for residencies. Students have the opportunity to work with real clients through the Advertising Minor for Graphic Design Majors program; the Creative Strategy and Advertising Campaigns courses; and the on-campus advertising agency Student Work @ PSU. Graduates work at places such as Nike, Google, Columbia Sportswear, Microsoft, Adidas, IDEO, Nordstrom, Wieden+Kennedy, Apple, R/GA, Interbrand (a division of Omnicom Group), and Frito-Lay.
2. Oregon State University, Corvallis, Oregon
The Graphic Design (GD) BFA or Honors BFA (HBFA) programs at Oregon State University (OSU) are housed in the School of Visual, Performing, and Design Arts (SVPDA), which emphasizes hands-on learning, faculty-guided mentorship, and community engagement. Students in both programs also benefit from the Visiting Artists and Scholars series; more than a dozen required elective credits, allowing for a customized specialization; access to state-of-the-art production facilities; participation in productions; and intensive portfolio development. Program alumni have been hired at places such as Microsoft, Nike, Google, Deckers Brands (UGG, HOKA, Teva), Amazon, Columbia Sportswear, Apple, Williams-Sonoma, LAIKA, National Geographic, Target, HP, NBCUniversal, ESPN, Intel, and ABC.