Graphic Design Schools in Salem, MA

Updated February 20, 2026 Table of Contents

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

#1

Salem State University

Salem, MA 0.8 miles away BOC Score 62.4
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Key stats
  • Programs offered: 14
  • Annual completions: 283
  • Online programs available

Source: IPEDSCollege ScorecardACCSC

#2

Montserrat College of Art

Beverly, MA 2.9 miles away BOC Score 34.2
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  • Programs offered: 4
  • Annual completions: 30

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#3

Endicott College

Beverly, MA 4.1 miles away BOC Score 63.9
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  • In-state tuition: $40,650
  • Out-of-state tuition: $40,650
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  • Admission rate: 71%
  • Graduation rate: 76%
  • Programs offered: 14
  • Annual completions: 121
  • Online programs available

Source: IPEDSCollege ScorecardACCSC

#4

North Shore Community College

Danvers, MA 6.5 miles away BOC Score 46.7
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  • Programs offered: 46
  • Annual completions: 412

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#5

Gordon College

Wenham, MA 6.7 miles away BOC Score 61.4
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  • Programs offered: 3
  • Online programs available

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#6

Tufts University

Medford, MA 12.3 miles away BOC Score 77.9
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  • Programs offered: 14
  • Annual completions: 459
  • Online programs available

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#7

Bunker Hill Community College

Boston, MA 12.8 miles away BOC Score 55.2
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  • In-state tuition: $6,168
  • Out-of-state tuition: $11,112
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  • Graduation rate: 16%
  • Programs offered: 47
  • Annual completions: 429
  • Online programs available

Source: IPEDSCollege ScorecardACCSC

#8

Suffolk University

Boston, MA 13.4 miles away BOC Score 59.9
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  • Programs offered: 15
  • Annual completions: 301
  • Online programs available

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#9

Lesley University

Cambridge, MA 14.3 miles away BOC Score 46.7
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  • Programs offered: 8
  • Annual completions: 295
  • Online programs available

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#10

Benjamin Franklin Cummings Institute of Technology

Boston, MA 14.4 miles away BOC Score 43.7
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  • Programs offered: 24
  • Annual completions: 662

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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

Next Steps

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Career Overview

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