| Ranking | School | City |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Brigham Young University | Provo |
| 2 | University of Utah | Salt Lake City |
| 3 | Utah State University | Logan |
| 4 | Southern Utah University | Cedar City |
Our 2025 ranking of the top graphic design school programs in Utah. For an explanation of the ranking criteria, click here.
The Design Department at Brigham Young University (BYU) houses a limited enrollment Graphic Design BFA and a Graphic Design Fundamentals (GDF) certificate program. The flexible GDF certificate can be applied to the school’s BAS in Professional Studies (BAS PS) program. In addition to these programs, BYU’s Idaho location provides a Graphic Design BA degree with three emphasis options including Branding and Identity Design; UX/UI Design; and Surface and Pattern Design. Across programs, students will complete an internship and capstone project to graduate. BYU design alumni have been hired at places such as Apple, IBM, Google, Microsoft, HP, Adobe, Disney, PwC, Amazon, RTX, and Cisco.
University of Utah’s (The U) College of Fine Arts houses the Department of Art and Art History. Within the department is a Graphic Design BFA that features workshops led by guest lecturers; advanced seminar courses; and studio electives that allow students to focus in other areas of design. All students will complete a portfolio and professional resume to graduate. Graduates are prepared to pursue positions at design studios, advertising agencies, publishing companies, marketing firms, web design studios, museums, and universities. The U alumni have been hired at places such as Google, Pixar, Microsoft, Goldman Sachs, Adobe, Mariott International, American Express, Oakley, Atari, and JetBlue.
Caine College of the Arts (CCA) at Utah State University (USU) houses the Department of Art and Design. Within the department is a Graphic Design BFA and an Art MFA with a specialization in Graphic Design. Across programs, students have the opportunity to participate in the co-op program and annual study trips to places such as Switzerland, Germany, and Korea. In addition to co-op opportunities, students may complete a professional internship. All students also benefit from the weekly Hashimoto Communication Arts Seminar, which attracts local and regional designers; studio work; and critiques. Graduates will present final works at an exhibition. Program alumni go on to land positions at places such as Apple, Under Armour, Nestle, Deloitte, General Mills, American Express, and Goldman Sachs.
The Department of Filmmaking, Art, and Design at Southern Utah University (SUU) houses the Graphic Design Program. Accredited by the National Association of Schools of Art and Design (NASAD), the program has BFA and minor options. Students in the BFA program may concentrate in UX/UI. The minor consists of 19.5 credit hours and it is open to all SUU majors. Across programs, students benefit from small, hands-on classes; participation in design clubs and competitions; project-based curriculums; and access to state-of-the-art design studios. The SUU Graphic Design BFA program culminates with a professional portfolio of the student’s best work. Graduates have been hired at places such as Northrop Grumman, Deloitte, E&Y, AlphaGraphics, Clearview, By the Pixel, TMA Performance, and BrainStorm Inc.
