Graphic Design Schools in Buffalo Grove, IL

Updated February 20, 2026 Table of Contents

Compare graphic design programs in Buffalo Grove, Illinois. Use this page to compare local programs, review typical training formats, and find nearby schools. Program availability, admissions requirements, costs, and outcomes vary by school, contact schools directly to confirm details.

Graphic Design Schools Near Buffalo Grove, IL

#1

Trinity International University-Illinois

Deerfield, IL 4.6 miles away BOC Score 45.3
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Key stats
  • Programs offered: 3
  • Annual completions: 1
  • Online programs available

Source: IPEDSCollege ScorecardACCSC

#2

William Rainey Harper College

Palatine, IL 8.1 miles away BOC Score 59.2
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  • Programs offered: 73
  • Annual completions: 2,528
  • Online programs available

Source: IPEDSCollege ScorecardACCSC

#3

Oakton College

Des Plaines, IL 8.4 miles away BOC Score 57.2
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  • Programs offered: 76
  • Annual completions: 1,786
  • Online programs available

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#4

Lake Forest College

Lake Forest, IL 8.7 miles away BOC Score 59.9
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  • In-state tuition: $56,402
  • Out-of-state tuition: $56,402
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  • Admission rate: 57%
  • Graduation rate: 74%
  • Programs offered: 2
  • Annual completions: 26

Source: IPEDSCollege ScorecardACCSC

#5

College of Lake County

Grayslake, IL 13.3 miles away BOC Score 47.4
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  • In-state tuition: $4,788
  • Out-of-state tuition: $14,400
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  • Graduation rate: 38%
  • Programs offered: 81
  • Annual completions: 4,091

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#6

Northwestern University

Evanston, IL 16.8 miles away BOC Score 81.8
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  • Programs offered: 23
  • Annual completions: 459
  • Online programs available

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#7

City Colleges of Chicago-Wilbur Wright College

Chicago, IL 16.9 miles away BOC Score 59.5
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  • Programs offered: 17
  • Annual completions: 358
  • Online programs available

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#8

Northeastern Illinois University

Chicago, IL 18 miles away BOC Score 35.5
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  • Programs offered: 9
  • Annual completions: 136

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#9

Judson University

Elgin, IL 18.4 miles away BOC Score 52.6
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  • In-state tuition: $31,360
  • Out-of-state tuition: $31,360
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  • Admission rate: 48%
  • Graduation rate: 56%
  • Programs offered: 7
  • Annual completions: 12
  • Online programs available

Source: IPEDSCollege ScorecardACCSC

#10

Triton College

River Grove, IL 18.5 miles away BOC Score 54.9
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  • Programs offered: 71
  • Annual completions: 1,558
  • Online programs available

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Illinois Graphic Design Salary Snapshot

Illinois
Illinois Median Pay $62,560 $30.08 per hour
U.S. Median Pay $62,960 $30.27 per hour
Data Year: 2025 SOC: 27-1024 Source: BLS OEWS

What to Compare (Quick Checklist)

  • Software training (Adobe Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign)
  • Portfolio development and critique process
  • Credential level (certificate, associate, or bachelor’s)
  • UX/UI, web design, or motion graphics specializations
  • Real-client projects or capstone work

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