
Graphic design is one of the most competitive fields today. Employers are looking for talented designers with a diverse skill set ranging from animation to web design and even programming! Fortunately, the U.S. is home to hundreds of top schools that offer top-tier graphic design programs. They can be found in the most populous states such as California and New York and in off-the-beaten path places such as New Mexico.
New Mexico’s top graphic design schools earned a spot on the list based on a number of factors such as affordability, convenience, job placement services, access to cultural opportunities, quality of facilities, student population, recreation, and more. These schools are so popular that they are also on a number of “best schools” lists. These schools are considered the best based on graduation and retention rates, number of program offerings, peer assessment, faculty resources financial resources, and student selectivity.
If you’re wondering who decides which schools belong on what list, if you’re a student look no further than your peers, as well as alums, bloggers, and other similar groups. “Best” lists are considered more “official” and they are typically compiled by organizations such as Princeton Review, U.S. News & World Report, and Forbes. However, this doesn’t mean “top schools” lists are any less significant.
Continue reading to find out which New Mexico graphic design schools made the top schools list and what they have to offer. Please note that the schools listed below are in order by student population from largest to smallest.
Top Graphic Design School Programs New Mexico Major Cities
Las Cruces
New Mexico State University
Student Population: 14,799
Backdrop: City, 900-acre campus, easy access to El Paso
Degrees Offered: Bachelor of Creative Media in Digital Film Making, Animation and Visual Effects, B. F. A. Studio Art with Graphic Design Emphasis; M. F. A. Studio Art with Graphic Design Emphasis
Top Graphic Design School Programs New Mexico Other Cities and Towns
Portales
Eastern New Mexico University
Student Population: 4,090
Backdrop: Rural, 400-acre campus
Degrees Offered: B. F. A. Art with Animation, Media Arts and Design or Graphic Design Emphasis
More Programs to Consider:
- San Francisco & Online
- Top 50 Nationally for Animation (#14) - 2021
- Top 50 Nationally for Game Design (#37) - 2021
- Top 50 Nationally for Illustration (#24) - 2021
- Top 50 Nationally for Graphic Design (#38) - 2021
- Winter Park, FL & Online
- Computer Animation - Bachelor's - Online & Campus
- Game Programs - Bachelor's & Master's - Online & Campus
- Graphic Design & Digital Arts - Bachelor's - Online & Campus
- Film & Digital Cinematography - Bachelor's & Master's - Online & Campus
- Mobile Development - Bachelor's - Online
- Simulation & Visualization - Bachelor's - Campus
- Top 50 Nationally for Animation (#11) - 2021
- Top 50 Nationally for Game Design (#10) - 2021
- Top 25 in the South for Graphic Design (#10) - 2021
- Online
Sources
Peterson’s, www.petersons.com
Princeton Review, www.princetonreview.com
U.S. News & World Report College Rankings, www.usnews.com/rankings