Graphic Design Schools in Boston, MA

Updated February 20, 2026 Table of Contents

Compare graphic design programs in Boston, Massachusetts. 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 Boston, MA

#1

Roxbury Community College

Roxbury Crossing, MA 1 miles away BOC Score 38.3
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Key stats
  • Programs offered: 9
  • Annual completions: 70

Source: IPEDSCollege ScorecardACCSC

#2

Massachusetts College of Art and Design

Boston, MA 1.5 miles away BOC Score 56.2
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Key stats
  • Programs offered: 7
  • Annual completions: 180
  • Online programs available

Source: IPEDSCollege ScorecardACCSC

#3

Northeastern University

Boston, MA 1.5 miles away BOC Score 80.4
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  • Programs offered: 27
  • Annual completions: 954
  • Online programs available

Source: IPEDSCollege ScorecardACCSC

#4

Emmanuel College

Boston, MA 2 miles away BOC Score 66.3
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  • In-state tuition: $48,550
  • Out-of-state tuition: $48,550
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Key stats
  • Admission rate: 76%
  • Graduation rate: 67%
  • Programs offered: 2
  • Annual completions: 23
  • Online programs available

Source: IPEDSCollege ScorecardACCSC

#5

Benjamin Franklin Cummings Institute of Technology

Boston, MA 2 miles away BOC Score 43.7
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Key stats
  • Programs offered: 24
  • Annual completions: 662

Source: IPEDSCollege ScorecardACCSC

#6

Simmons University

Boston, MA 2 miles away BOC Score 70.8
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Key stats
  • Programs offered: 8
  • Annual completions: 63
  • Online programs available

Source: IPEDSCollege ScorecardACCSC

#7

Boston University

Boston, MA 2.3 miles away BOC Score 81.6
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  • In-state tuition: $68,102
  • Out-of-state tuition: $68,102
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Key stats
  • Admission rate: 11%
  • Graduation rate: 89%
  • Programs offered: 33
  • Annual completions: 865
  • Online programs available

Source: IPEDSCollege ScorecardACCSC

#8

University of Massachusetts-Boston

Boston, MA 2.5 miles away BOC Score 60.5
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Key stats
  • Programs offered: 8
  • Annual completions: 469
  • Online programs available

Source: IPEDSCollege ScorecardACCSC

#9

Suffolk University

Boston, MA 2.9 miles away BOC Score 59.9
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Key stats
  • Programs offered: 15
  • Annual completions: 301
  • Online programs available

Source: IPEDSCollege ScorecardACCSC

#10

Bunker Hill Community College

Boston, MA 4 miles away BOC Score 55.2
Tuition
  • In-state tuition: $6,168
  • Out-of-state tuition: $11,112
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Key stats
  • Graduation rate: 16%
  • Programs offered: 47
  • Annual completions: 429
  • Online programs available

Source: IPEDSCollege ScorecardACCSC

Massachusetts Graphic Design Salary Snapshot

Massachusetts
Massachusetts Median Pay $76,710 $36.88 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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