Graphic Design Schools in Des Plaines, IL

Updated February 20, 2026 Table of Contents

Compare graphic design programs in Des Plaines, Illinois. This guide helps you compare options in your area and understand common questions to ask schools. Program availability, admissions requirements, costs, and outcomes vary by school, contact schools directly to confirm details.

Graphic Design Schools Near Des Plaines, IL

#1

Oakton College

Des Plaines, IL 2.2 miles away BOC Score 57.2
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  • Programs offered: 76
  • Annual completions: 1,786
  • Online programs available

Source: IPEDSCollege ScorecardACCSC

#2

City Colleges of Chicago-Wilbur Wright College

Chicago, IL 7.8 miles away BOC Score 59.5
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  • Programs offered: 17
  • Annual completions: 358
  • Online programs available

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#3

Triton College

River Grove, IL 8.8 miles away BOC Score 54.9
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  • Programs offered: 71
  • Annual completions: 1,558
  • Online programs available

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#4

William Rainey Harper College

Palatine, IL 9.3 miles away BOC Score 59.2
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  • Programs offered: 73
  • Annual completions: 2,528
  • Online programs available

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#5

Elmhurst University

Elmhurst, IL 9.9 miles away BOC Score 64.9
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  • Programs offered: 18
  • Annual completions: 251
  • Online programs available

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#6

Dominican University

River Forest, IL 9.9 miles away BOC Score 68.6
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  • Programs offered: 9
  • Annual completions: 20
  • Online programs available

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#7

Northeastern Illinois University

Chicago, IL 10.1 miles away BOC Score 35.5
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  • Programs offered: 9
  • Annual completions: 136

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#8

Concordia University-Chicago

River Forest, IL 10.4 miles away BOC Score 49.4
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  • Programs offered: 5
  • Annual completions: 40
  • Online programs available

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#9

North Park University

Chicago, IL 10.8 miles away BOC Score 61.0
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  • Programs offered: 3
  • Annual completions: 16
  • Online programs available

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#10

Trinity International University-Illinois

Deerfield, IL 11.2 miles away BOC Score 45.3
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  • Programs offered: 3
  • Annual completions: 1
  • 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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Career Overview

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