Best Graphic Design Schools in Arkansas (2026)

Quick answer: Graphic designers in Arkansas earn a median of $46,220 per year (BLS OEWS, May 2025). This page lists accredited graphic designer schools in Arkansas with local wage data and median graduate earnings for each school.

Programs sits within the Arkansas graphic designer workforce, served by accredited training providers. For context, the state median annual wage for this occupation is approximately $46,220 (BLS OEWS, May 2025).

Arkansas Quick Facts

MetricValueSource
State median annual wage$46,220BLS OEWS, May 2025
Arkansas pay range (10th to 90th percentile)$31,570 to $79,730BLS OEWS, May 2025
Top-paying Arkansas metro for this fieldFayetteville, AR, $54,820BLS OEWS, May 2025
National job outlook (2024 to 2034)+2.1% growth, about 20,000 openings per yearBLS Employment Projections, 2024-2034
State employment1,390 workersBLS OEWS, May 2025
Arkansas location quotient0.84BLS OEWS, May 2025

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What You’ll Find Below

The school listings below are sorted by proximity to Programs. Each entry includes the school name, address, and the credentials offered. Use the Arkansas figures above as a reference point when comparing program length, schedule, and tuition.

How we rank schools – graduation rate, graduate earnings, cost and retention. Advertising plays no part.

This page lists 12 schools within 95 miles, closest group first, then ordered by BOC Score with the highest at the top. 12 of them carry a score.

Location / proximity to this page
Defines the local group
Graduation rate how often students finish
30%
Median earnings, 10 years after entry whether it paid off
25%
Average net price what students actually pay after aid; lower ranks higher
20%
Retention rate how many come back for year two
15%
Fully online availability whether you can study while working
10%

Scores come from IPEDS (2024) and the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard. Earnings are for all graduates of a school, not one program, so treat them as a signal about the institution rather than about this subject. Sponsored listings are paid placements and are labelled as such; they are separate from this ranking and never change it. Read the full methodology.

#1

Harding University

Searcy, AR 41.2 miles away BOC Score 63.3
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Key stats
  • Completion rate: 69.9% (College Scorecard)
  • Programs offered: 18
  • Annual completions: 147
  • Median graduate earnings, 4 yrs after completing (all majors, not a single program): $53,024 (College Scorecard)
  • Online programs available

Source: ACCSC IPEDS College Scorecard

#2

Ouachita Baptist University

Arkadelphia, AR 69.7 miles away BOC Score 58.6
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Key stats
  • Completion rate: 66.0% (College Scorecard)
  • Programs offered: 7
  • Annual completions: 30
  • Median graduate earnings, 4 yrs after completing (all majors, not a single program): $49,862 (College Scorecard)
  • Online programs available

Source: ACCSC IPEDS College Scorecard

#3

Arkansas Tech University

Russellville, AR 48.5 miles away BOC Score 58.4
Tuition $8,674 - $22,808
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Key stats
  • Admission rate: 95.9%
  • Graduation rate: 48.6%
  • Programs offered: 62
  • Annual completions: 3141
  • Median graduate earnings, 4 yrs after completing (all majors, not a single program): $49,759 (College Scorecard)
  • Online programs available

Source: ACCSC IPEDS College Scorecard

#4

University of Arkansas Community College-Batesville

Batesville, AR 71.2 miles away BOC Score 54.5
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Key stats
  • Completion rate: 60.1% (College Scorecard)
  • Programs offered: 51
  • Annual completions: 459
  • Median graduate earnings, 4 yrs after completing (all majors, not a single program): $45,597 (College Scorecard)
  • Online programs available

Source: ACCSC IPEDS College Scorecard

#5

Hendrix College

Conway, AR 9.9 miles away BOC Score 54.1
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Key stats
  • Completion rate: 70.7% (College Scorecard)
  • Programs offered: 1
  • Annual completions: 2
  • Median graduate earnings, 4 yrs after completing (all majors, not a single program): $50,422 (College Scorecard)

Source: ACCSC IPEDS College Scorecard

#6

Southern Arkansas University Tech

Camden, AR 94.7 miles away BOC Score 54.0
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Key stats
  • Completion rate: 61.7% (College Scorecard)
  • Programs offered: 53
  • Annual completions: 499
  • Median graduate earnings, 4 yrs after completing (all majors, not a single program): $50,478 (College Scorecard)
  • Online programs available

Source: ACCSC IPEDS College Scorecard

#7

Arkansas State University-Mountain Home

Mountain Home, AR 93.3 miles away BOC Score 50.2
Tuition $3,312 - $16,071
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Key stats
  • Graduation rate: 47.3%
  • Programs offered: 34
  • Annual completions: 618
  • Median graduate earnings, 4 yrs after completing (all majors, not a single program): $39,326 (College Scorecard)
  • Online programs available

Source: ACCSC IPEDS College Scorecard

#8

University of Central Arkansas

Conway, AR 8.9 miles away BOC Score 45.8
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Key stats
  • Completion rate: 53.4% (College Scorecard)
  • Programs offered: 15
  • Annual completions: 363
  • Median graduate earnings, 4 yrs after completing (all majors, not a single program): $52,203 (College Scorecard)
  • Online programs available

Source: ACCSC IPEDS College Scorecard

#9

East Arkansas Community College

Forrest City, AR 91.0 miles away BOC Score 44.3
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Key stats
  • Completion rate: 49.0% (College Scorecard)
  • Programs offered: 54
  • Annual completions: 643
  • Median graduate earnings, 4 yrs after completing (all majors, not a single program): $42,176 (College Scorecard)
  • Online programs available

Source: ACCSC IPEDS College Scorecard

#10

University of Arkansas at Little Rock

Little Rock, AR 17.2 miles away BOC Score 42.7
Tuition $9,748 - $22,519
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Key stats
  • Admission rate: 58.8%
  • Graduation rate: 41.5%
  • Programs offered: 30
  • Annual completions: 353
  • Median graduate earnings, 4 yrs after completing (all majors, not a single program): $58,470 (College Scorecard)
  • Online programs available

Source: ACCSC IPEDS College Scorecard

#11

University of Arkansas at Pine Bluff

Pine Bluff, AR 53.4 miles away BOC Score 38.0
Tuition $9,412 - $21,129
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Key stats
  • Admission rate: 41.2%
  • Graduation rate: 40.1%
  • Programs offered: 7
  • Annual completions: 49
  • Median graduate earnings, 4 yrs after completing (all majors, not a single program): $46,380 (College Scorecard)
  • Online programs available

Source: ACCSC IPEDS College Scorecard

#12

Henderson State University

Arkadelphia, AR 69.9 miles away BOC Score 29.8
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Key stats
  • Completion rate: 37.6% (College Scorecard)
  • Programs offered: 16
  • Annual completions: 104
  • Median graduate earnings, 4 yrs after completing (all majors, not a single program): $47,583 (College Scorecard)
  • Online programs available

Source: ACCSC IPEDS College Scorecard

Graphic Designer Pay and Job Outlook

Annual Wage by Percentile, United States - Graphic Designers
Graphic Designers annual wage percentiles, BLS OEWS May 2025P10 $39520, P25 $49040, P50 $62960, P75 $81830, P90 $104910.10th$39,52025th$49,04050th (median)$62,96075th$81,83090th$104,910
Source: BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025
Graphic Designers annual wage percentiles
PercentileAnnual wage
10th$39,520
25th$49,040
50th (median)$62,960
75th$81,830
90th$104,910
Projected employment growth, United States, Graphic Designers, 2024-2034
Graphic Designers employment 2024 vs 2034 projection, BLS Employment Projections2024 employment 265900; 2034 projected employment 271500; percent change +2.1%.2024265,900 jobs2034 (proj.)271,500 jobsChange: +2.1%
Source: BLS Employment Projections, 2024-2034
Graphic Designers employment projection 2024 to 2034
YearEmployment
2024265,900
2034 projected271,500
Percent change+2.1%

Frequently Asked Questions

How long does graphic designer training take in Arkansas?

Graphic designer certificate programs in Arkansas typically take 6 to 12 months of full-time study, while associate degree programs generally run about 2 years. Actual completion time depends on schedule (full-time vs. part-time) and any prerequisite coursework.

How much do graphic designers earn in Arkansas?

According to BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (May 2025), graphic designers in Arkansas earned a median annual wage of approximately $46,220. Pay varies with experience, certification, and employer; the 10th to 90th percentile range was approximately $31,570 to $79,730 (BLS OEWS, May 2025).

How many graphic designer schools are in Arkansas?

The schools listed above are within about 800 miles of Programs. Compare them by tuition, program length, and the credential each one awards.


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Data sources

Figures on this page are sourced from the federal and state datasets below. Methodology: how we rank and source data.

DataProviderVintage
Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS)U.S. Bureau of Labor StatisticsMay 2025
Employment ProjectionsU.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics2024-2034
Integrated Postsecondary Education Data SystemNational Center for Education Statistics (IPEDS)2024
College Scorecard (school-level outcomes)U.S. Department of Educationlatest release
College Scorecard (field-of-study earnings)U.S. Department of Educationlatest release (updated 2026-06-12)
Occupational licensing requirementsCareerOneStop (U.S. Department of Labor)latest release (updated 2026-02-22)
Registered apprenticeship programsCareerOneStop / Apprenticeship.gov (U.S. Department of Labor)latest release (updated 2025-10-25)