What are the top Utah graphic design schools for 2026?
| Ranking | School | City | Ranking by Region | National Ranking |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Brigham Young University | Provo | #3 in Southwest | #22 |
| 2 | University of Utah | Salt Lake City | #5 in Southwest | #41 |
| 3 | Utah State University | Logan | #19 in Southwest | Unranked |
| 4 | Southern Utah University | Cedar City | Unranked | Unranked |
Our 2026 ranking of the top graphic design school programs in Utah. For an explanation of the ranking criteria, click here.
1. Brigham Young University, Provo, Utah
Brigham Young University (BYU) provides several paths to study graphic design. Options include the limited enrollment Graphic Design BFA; an interdisciplinary Design BA with blended options such as Graphic Design and Illustration, Product/UX Design, or Photo/Lens-Based Design; and a Graphic Design Fundamentals (GDF) certificate provided through BYU-Pathway Worldwide. Degree-seeking students will complete an internship and capstone project to graduate. BYU design alumni can be found at places such as Disney, Nike, Apple, Microsoft, New York Magazine, Google, Amazon, Lucid, Vivint, and J. Crew.
2. University of Utah, Salt Lake City, Utah
The College of Fine Arts at the University of Utah (The U) houses the Department of Art and Art History. Within the department are a Graphic Design BFA and a Studio Art MFA that allows students to develop a plan of study with a supervisory committee. Across programs, students benefit from workshops led by guest lecturers; access to labs and studios such as the Digital Matters Lab, Book Arts Studio, and the Make Space at Lassonde Studios; and immersive studio electives such as Packaging Design, Graphic Design Internship, and UX Web Design. Graduates have secured roles at places such as Adobe, Vivint, PBS, Sundance Institute, 1-800 Contacts, Utah Jazz & Delta Center, and Deseret Book.
3. Utah State University, Logan, Utah
Utah State University (USU) provides several paths to study graphic design. Options include an Art BFA with a Graphic Design emphasis; a Motion Design MA that blends graphic design and digital media; an Art MFA with a Graphic Design specialization; the Digital Design Technical Certificate program; and an AS and certificate in Digital Modeling and Visualization. Degree-seeking students have the opportunity to complete a professional internship, participate in the USU co-op program, and study abroad in places such as Korea, Switzerland, and Germany. The weekly Hashimoto Communication Arts Seminar, which attracts local and regional designers, is open to all students as well. Graduates have secured positions at places such as the Utah Division of Arts & Museums (UA&M), Northrop Grumman, Boeing, Qualtrics, The Salt Lake Tribune, Deseret News, R&R Partners, Space Dynamics Laboratory (SDL), and Alpha Graphics.
4. Southern Utah University, Cedar City, Utah
The College of Performing and Visual Arts at Southern Utah University (SUU) houses the Department of Filmmaking, Art, and Design. Within the department is a Graphic Design BFA with an optional UX/UI emphasis and a 19-credit-hour Graphic Design minor for non-majors. BFA students have interned at places such as Southern Utah Museum of Art (SUMA) and Zion National Park. Other program highlights include project-based courses; access to state-of-the-art studios and labs; study abroad experiences in the Netherlands, Italy, and France; and participation in design competitions and clubs. Graduates have been hired at places such as Northrop Grumman, Alpha Graphics, Deloitte, Arena Mail + Digital, EY, Copies Plus Printing, Brainstorm Inc., Clearview, By the Pixel TMA Performance, and Brian Head Resort.