Special Learning Opportunity
The following table compares the special learning opportunities between best Graphic Design schools including distance learning opportunities, ROTC program, Study abroad, and more special chances of learning. This statistics is based on the latest data from IPEDS, U.S. Department of Education for academic year 2022-2023.
| Rank | Name | Online Class | ROTC | Teacher Cert. | Study Abroad | Weekend/ Evening College | Campus Housing* | Meal Plan** |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Rhode Island School of Design | Under, Grad | ✗ | ✗ | ✔ | ✗ | ✔ (1,452) | ✔ ($6,050) |
| 2 | Yale University | Under, Grad | NAVY, Air Force | ✔ | ✔ | ✗ | ✔ (5,576) | ✔ ($7,950) |
| 3 | Maryland Institute College of Art | Under, Grad | Army | ✔ | ✔ | ✗ | ✔ (997) | ✔ ($3,710) |
| 4 | Carnegie Mellon University | Under, Grad | Army, NAVY, Air Force | ✔ | ✔ | ✗ | ✔ (3,587) | ✔ ($6,486) |
| 5 | Virginia Commonwealth University | Under, Grad | Army | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ (5,702) | ✔ ($6,168) |
| 6 | Cranbrook Academy of Art | ✗ | ✗ | ✗ | ✗ | ✗ | ✔ (85) | ✔ |
| 7 | Art Center College of Design | Under, Grad | ✗ | ✗ | ✔ | ✗ | ✗ | ✔ |
| 7 | California Institute of the Arts | ✗ | ✗ | ✗ | ✔ | ✗ | ✔ (450) | ✔ ($6,013) |
| 9 | School of Visual Arts | ✗ | ✗ | ✗ | ✔ | ✗ | ✔ (1,188) | ✔ |
| 10 | The New School | Under, Grad | ✗ | ✗ | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ (2,333) | ✔ ($6,400) |
Student Services on Campus
The following table compares the on-campus students services and facilities between best Graphic Design schools including Student Counseling, Employment services for current students, Placement service for program completers, On-campus daycare facility, and library information.
| Rank | Name | Career Counseling | Employment Service | Placement Service | On Campus Daycare | Library Facilities |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Rhode Island School of Design | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ | ✗ | Own Library |
| 2 | Yale University | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ | Own Library |
| 3 | Maryland Institute College of Art | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ | ✗ | Own Library |
| 4 | Carnegie Mellon University | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ | ✗ | Own Library |
| 5 | Virginia Commonwealth University | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ | Own Library |
| 6 | Cranbrook Academy of Art | ✗ | ✗ | ✗ | ✗ | Own Library |
| 7 | Art Center College of Design | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ | ✗ | Own Library |
| 7 | California Institute of the Arts | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ | ✗ | Own Library |
| 9 | School of Visual Arts | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ | ✗ | Own Library |
| 10 | The New School | ✔ | ✔ | ✗ | ✗ | Own Library |
Athletics Associations
The following table summarizes the alheletic teams and program information of best Graphic Design schools. Among 10 best Graphic Design schools, 3 schools are member of NAA, and 3 schools are member of NCAA.
| Rank | Name | Members | Football | Basketball | Baseball | All Programs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Rhode Island School of Design | Athletic Information is not available | ||||
| 2 | Yale University | NAA, NCAA | Ivy League | Ivy League | Ivy League | 19 athletic programs |
| 3 | Maryland Institute College of Art | Athletic Information is not available | ||||
| 4 | Carnegie Mellon University | NAA, NCAA | University Athletic Association | University Athletic Association | - | 8 athletic programs |
| 5 | Virginia Commonwealth University | NAA, NCAA | - | Atlantic 10 Conference | Atlantic 10 Conference | 8 athletic programs |
| 6 | Cranbrook Academy of Art | Athletic Information is not available | ||||
| 7 | Art Center College of Design | Athletic Information is not available | ||||
| 7 | California Institute of the Arts | Athletic Information is not available | ||||
| 9 | School of Visual Arts | Athletic Information is not available | ||||
| 10 | The New School | Athletic Information is not available | ||||
NAA: National Athletic Association
NCAA: National Collegiate Athletic Association
Additional Characteristics
The following table compares and describes additional facts of best Graphic Design schools including religious affiliation, specialized schools, and medical degree offer, and other facts.
| Rank | Name | Religious Affiliation | Historical Black School | Tribal School | Has Hospital | Offer Medical Degree |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Rhode Island School of Design | Not affiliated | ✗ | ✗ | ✗ | ✗ |
| 2 | Yale University | Not affiliated | ✗ | ✗ | ✗ | ✔ |
| 3 | Maryland Institute College of Art | Not affiliated | ✗ | ✗ | ✗ | ✗ |
| 4 | Carnegie Mellon University | Not affiliated | ✗ | ✗ | ✗ | ✗ |
| 5 | Virginia Commonwealth University | Not affiliated | ✗ | ✗ | ✔ | ✔ |
| 6 | Cranbrook Academy of Art | Not affiliated | ✗ | ✗ | ✗ | ✗ |
| 7 | Art Center College of Design | Not affiliated | ✗ | ✗ | ✗ | ✗ |
| 7 | California Institute of the Arts | Not affiliated | ✗ | ✗ | ✗ | ✗ |
| 9 | School of Visual Arts | Not affiliated | ✗ | ✗ | ✗ | ✗ |
| 10 | The New School | Not affiliated | ✗ | ✗ | ✗ | ✗ |
*dormitory capacity
**yearly costs