Graphic Design Schools in Lees Summit, MO

Updated February 20, 2026 Table of Contents

Compare graphic design programs in Lees Summit, Missouri. 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 Lees Summit, MO

#1

Avila University

Kansas City, MO 11.3 miles away BOC Score 53.3
Tuition
  • In-state tuition: $42,000
  • Out-of-state tuition: $42,000
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Key stats
  • Admission rate: 88%
  • Graduation rate: 47%
  • Programs offered: 4
  • Annual completions: 25
  • Online programs available

Source: IPEDSCollege ScorecardACCSC

#2

University of Missouri-Kansas City

Kansas City, MO 13.3 miles away BOC Score 64.9
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Key stats
  • Programs offered: 12
  • Annual completions: 115
  • Online programs available

Source: IPEDSCollege ScorecardACCSC

#3

Kansas City Art Institute

Kansas City, MO 14.1 miles away BOC Score 30.9
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Key stats
  • Programs offered: 4
  • Annual completions: 49

Source: IPEDSCollege ScorecardACCSC

#4

Johnson County Community College

Overland Park, KS 18.8 miles away BOC Score 55.0
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Key stats
  • Programs offered: 64
  • Annual completions: 2,912
  • Online programs available

Source: IPEDSCollege ScorecardACCSC

#5

Midwestern Baptist Theological Seminary

Kansas City, MO 21.3 miles away BOC Score 37.7
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Key stats
  • Programs offered: 1
  • Online programs available

Source: IPEDSCollege ScorecardACCSC

#6

MidAmerica Nazarene University

Olathe, KS 21.9 miles away BOC Score 54.3
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Key stats
  • Programs offered: 10
  • Annual completions: 13
  • Online programs available

Source: IPEDSCollege ScorecardACCSC

#7

William Jewell College

Liberty, MO 23.1 miles away BOC Score 65.2
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Key stats
  • Programs offered: 2
  • Online programs available

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#8

Kansas City Kansas Community College

Kansas City, KS 24 miles away BOC Score 44.4
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Key stats
  • Programs offered: 52
  • Annual completions: 1,485
  • Online programs available

Source: IPEDSCollege ScorecardACCSC

#9

Park University

Parkville, MO 24.7 miles away BOC Score 41.2
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Key stats
  • Programs offered: 18
  • Annual completions: 695
  • Online programs available

Source: IPEDSCollege ScorecardACCSC

#10

University of Saint Mary

Leavenworth, KS 37.5 miles away BOC Score 48.0
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Key stats
  • Programs offered: 5
  • Annual completions: 62
  • Online programs available

Source: IPEDSCollege ScorecardACCSC

Missouri Graphic Design Salary Snapshot

Missouri
Missouri Median Pay $56,750 $27.28 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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