Graphic Design Schools in Columbia, SC

Updated February 20, 2026 Table of Contents

Compare graphic design programs in Columbia, South Carolina. 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 Columbia, SC

#1

Claflin University

Orangeburg, SC 37.2 miles away BOC Score 44.6
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Key stats
  • Programs offered: 12
  • Annual completions: 51
  • Online programs available

Source: IPEDSCollege ScorecardACCSC

#2

Newberry College

Newberry, SC 44.5 miles away BOC Score 42.2
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  • Programs offered: 4
  • Annual completions: 37
  • Online programs available

Source: IPEDSCollege ScorecardACCSC

#3

Coker University

Hartsville, SC 53.3 miles away BOC Score 36.3
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  • Programs offered: 10
  • Annual completions: 8
  • Online programs available

Source: IPEDSCollege ScorecardACCSC

#4

University of South Carolina Aiken

Aiken, SC 59.1 miles away BOC Score 44.1
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  • Programs offered: 1
  • Annual completions: 12
  • Online programs available

Source: IPEDSCollege ScorecardACCSC

#5

York Technical College

Rock Hill, SC 62.2 miles away BOC Score 40.4
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  • Programs offered: 63
  • Annual completions: 1,055

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#6

Presbyterian College

Clinton, SC 62.8 miles away BOC Score 52.6
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  • Programs offered: 2
  • Annual completions: 22

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#7

Winthrop University

Rock Hill, SC 62.8 miles away BOC Score 53.8
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  • Programs offered: 7
  • Annual completions: 51
  • Online programs available

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#8

Piedmont Technical College

Greenwood, SC 70.4 miles away BOC Score 45.7
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  • Programs offered: 45
  • Annual completions: 1,546
  • Online programs available

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#9

Francis Marion University

Florence, SC 72.3 miles away BOC Score 44.2
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  • Programs offered: 4
  • Annual completions: 67
  • Online programs available

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#10

Lander University

Greenwood, SC 73 miles away BOC Score 43.9
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  • Programs offered: 7
  • Annual completions: 33
  • Online programs available

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South Carolina Graphic Design Salary Snapshot

South Carolina
South Carolina Median Pay $57,170 $27.49 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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