Best Graphic Design Schools Near Fairhope, AL (2026)

Updated August 31, 2026 BLS data College Scorecard On this page

Fairhope, Alabama has 5 accredited schools offering graphic design programs, with tuition ranging from $5,040 to $20,605 per year for indexed programs. Fairhope has a population of about 26,044. In Alabama, the top-earning graphic design-related role is Art Director at a median $77,220 annually (BLS, May 2025).

Closest Graphic Design Schools to Fairhope

The accredited institutions listed below are the closest in our directory that offer graphic design programs near Fairhope, ranked by BOC Score and straight-line distance from Fairhope city center. The list is rebuilt from federal IPEDS data on every site update.

How We Rank Schools

Every school list on this site is ordered by the BOC Score, computed from the most recent school-level data published by the U.S. Department of Education (College Scorecard and IPEDS). To qualify, a school must be currently operating and accredited by an agency recognized by the U.S. Department of Education. Each eligible school is then scored on five measures, percentile-ranked against schools at the same credential level:

  • Graduation rate 30%
  • Median earnings, 10 years after entry 25%
  • Average net price (lower is better) 20%
  • Retention rate 15%
  • Fully online availability 10%

Schools without enough outcome data appear after ranked schools, without a score. On this page, schools are ordered by distance from Fairhope. Advertising never affects these rankings. Read the full methodology.

Ranked by BOC Score — U.S. Dept. of Education outcome data. Advertising never affects rankings.

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#1

Spring Hill College

Mobile, AL 19.6 miles from Fairhope
  • 4 year
  • Offers a fully online program
46.3 BOC Score
Graduation rate 55%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $51,500
Avg net price $20,449/yr
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 68%
  • Programs offered: 33

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#2

Coastal Alabama Community College

Bay Minette, AL 23.7 miles from Fairhope
  • 2 year
  • Offers a fully online program
  • Accredited
42.3 BOC Score
Graduation rate 29%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $34,894
Avg net price $13,644/yr
Tuition
In‑state$5,040
Out‑of‑state$8,910
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Key stats
  • Programs offered: 28

Source:Accreditor: Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on CollegesIPEDSCollege Scorecard

#3

Troy University

Troy, AL 144.0 miles from Fairhope
  • 4 year
  • Offers a fully online program
40.3 BOC Score
Graduation rate 45%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $42,062
Avg net price $16,527/yr
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 72%
  • Programs offered: 68

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#4

The University of Alabama

Tuscaloosa, AL 187.1 miles from Fairhope
  • 4 year
  • Offers a fully online program
  • Accredited
69.7 BOC Score
Acceptance rate 77%
Graduation rate 74%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $59,221
Avg net price $22,420/yr
Tuition
In‑state$12,180
Out‑of‑state$34,172
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 88%
  • Programs offered: 115

Source:Accreditor: Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on CollegesIPEDSCollege Scorecard

#5

Auburn University

Auburn, AL 201.2 miles from Fairhope
  • 4 year
  • Offers a fully online program
  • Accredited
76.0 BOC Score
Acceptance rate 46%
Graduation rate 81%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $65,337
Avg net price $24,323/yr
Tuition
In‑state$12,890
Out‑of‑state$34,922
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 94%
  • Programs offered: 151

Source:Accreditor: Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on CollegesIPEDSCollege Scorecard

#6

Lawson State Community College

Birmingham, AL 210.7 miles from Fairhope
  • 2 year
  • Offers a fully online program
38.3 BOC Score
Graduation rate 24%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $31,701
Avg net price $6,275/yr
TuitionContact school for pricing
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Key stats
  • Programs offered: 37

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#7

Samford University

Birmingham, AL 213.2 miles from Fairhope
  • 4 year
  • Offers a fully online program
66.9 BOC Score
Graduation rate 77%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $58,469
Avg net price $32,622/yr
TuitionContact school for pricing
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 90%
  • Programs offered: 90

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#8

Chattahoochee Valley Community College

Phenix City, AL 213.3 miles from Fairhope
  • 2 year
  • Accredited
36.7 BOC Score
Graduation rate 36%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $36,438
Avg net price $4,244/yr
Tuition
In‑state$5,100
Out‑of‑state$8,970
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Key stats
  • Programs offered: 12

Source:Accreditor: Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on CollegesIPEDSCollege Scorecard

Source: IPEDS / College Scorecard (2023 cohort). Browse all Alabama schools on the Alabama graphic design page.

Graphic Design Wages Near Fairhope

Fairhope is part of the Daphne-Fairhope-Foley, AL metro area (BLS area code 19300). Where MSA-level wages are published, the table below shows MSA medians; otherwise it falls back to Alabama statewide.

OccupationMedian WageSourceCOL-Adjusted (US=100)
Graphic Designer$47,380Daphne-Fairhope-Foley, AL$50,032
Art Director$77,220AL statewide$81,542
Web and Digital Interface Designer$51,860AL statewide$54,762
Special Effects Artist and AnimatorN/AAL statewide–

Source: BLS, May 2025 Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics. The U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics publishes wage data at the metro (MSA) and state level – not by individual city.

Fairhope at a Glance

MetricValueSource
Regional Price Parity (US=100)94.7 (below U.S. average)BEA RPP 2024

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many accredited graphic design schools are near Fairhope, AL?

Our directory has 5 accredited schools offering graphic design programs near Fairhope. The closest is Spring Hill College in Mobile, AL (19.6 miles), and the farthest of the schools shown is University of West Florida (39.4 miles). 5 of the highlighted schools are flagged as offering distance education.

What are the highest-paying graphic design roles near Fairhope?

Based on BLS OEWS May 2025 wage data, the top-paying graphic design-related roles near Fairhope are: Art Director ($77,220), Web and Digital Interface Designer ($51,860), Graphic Designer ($47,380). These reflect MSA-level medians where published, with Alabama statewide fallback for occupations not reported at the metro level.

Should I look at programs in Daphne instead of Fairhope?

Daphne, AL is 7.3 miles from Fairhope and has its own set of local graphic design programs – see the city’s page. For online programs, distance matters less; for hybrid or in-person formats, comparing both can help.

How do I verify a program is accredited?

Confirm institutional accreditation via the U.S. Department of Education database (U.S. Dept. of Education database), and check for any program-specific accreditation listed by the school.

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Other Programs Available in Fairhope

Compare every accredited online degree program with city-level data for Fairhope:

Data verified: August 31, 2026. Salary, employment, and tuition figures on this page are sourced from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (OEWS May 2025; Employment Projections 2024–2034) and the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard (2023 cohort). The source agency and data year are cited inline with every statistic.

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