Best Online Graphic Design Programs in Loveland, CO (2026)

Loveland, Colorado has 5 accredited schools offering graphic design programs. Loveland has a population of about 77,350. Median household income is $82,592 (Census ACS 2023, 5-year). About 39.1% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor’s degree or higher. In the Fort Collins-Loveland, CO metro area, the top-earning graphic design-related role is Art Director at a median $112,050 annually (BLS OEWS, May 2025).


Closest Graphic Design Schools to Loveland

The accredited institutions listed below are the closest in our directory that offer graphic design programs near Loveland, ranked by BOC Score and straight-line distance from Loveland 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 Loveland. Advertising never affects these rankings. Read the full methodology.

#1

Aims Community College

Greeley, CO 14.5 miles from Loveland BOC Score 52.8
  • 4 year
  • Campus + Online
Graduation rate 33%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $41,887
Avg net price $11,463/yr
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 68%
  • Programs offered: 61

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#2

Front Range Community College

Westminster, CO 35.6 miles from Loveland BOC Score 61.3
  • 4 year
  • Campus + Online
Graduation rate 26%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $45,910
Avg net price $13,031/yr
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 100%
  • Programs offered: 73

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#3

Metropolitan State University of Denver

Denver, CO 46.5 miles from Loveland BOC Score 43.5
  • 4 year
  • Campus + Online
Graduation rate 38%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $52,093
Avg net price $15,327/yr
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 66%
  • Programs offered: 51

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#4

Rocky Mountain College of Art and Design

Lakewood, CO 46.6 miles from Loveland BOC Score 21.9
  • 4 year
  • Campus + Online
Graduation rate 34%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $42,958
Avg net price $32,363/yr
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 56%
  • Programs offered: 11

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#5

Community College of Denver

Denver, CO 46.8 miles from Loveland BOC Score 37.0
  • 4 year
  • Campus + Online
  • Accredited
Graduation rate 18%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $39,095
Avg net price $9,450/yr
Tuition
In‑state$4,902
Out‑of‑state$17,136
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Key stats
  • Programs offered: 46

Source:Accreditor: Higher Learning CommissionIPEDSCollege Scorecard

#6

Red Rocks Community College

Lakewood, CO 48.8 miles from Loveland BOC Score 64.2
  • 4 year
  • Campus + Online
Graduation rate 32%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $46,288
Avg net price $9,044/yr
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 93%
  • Programs offered: 78

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#7

University of Denver

Denver, CO 51.4 miles from Loveland BOC Score 70.4
  • 4 year
  • Campus + Online
  • Accredited
Acceptance rate 78%
Graduation rate 77%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $71,155
Avg net price $36,131/yr
Tuition
In‑state$61,398
Out‑of‑state$61,398
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 88%
  • Programs offered: 55

Source:Accreditor: Higher Learning CommissionIPEDSCollege Scorecard

#8

Arapahoe Community College

Littleton, CO 55.9 miles from Loveland BOC Score 57.3
  • 4 year
  • Campus + Online
Graduation rate 26%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $48,341
Avg net price $11,571/yr
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Key stats
  • Programs offered: 50

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

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


Graphic Design Wages Near Loveland

Loveland is part of the Fort Collins-Loveland, CO metro area (BLS area code 22660). Where MSA-level wages are published, the table below shows MSA medians; otherwise it falls back to Colorado statewide.

OccupationMedian WageSourceCOL-Adjusted (US=100)
Graphic Designer$62,060Fort Collins-Loveland, CO$61,385
Art Director$112,050Fort Collins-Loveland, CO$110,831
Web and Digital Interface Designer$93,130Fort Collins-Loveland, CO$92,117
Special Effects Artist and Animator$91,290CO statewide$90,297

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.


Loveland at a Glance

MetricValueSource
Population77,350Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B01003)
Median household income$82,592Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B19013)
Adults 25+ with bachelor’s+39.1%Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B15003)
Regional Price Parity (US=100)101.1 (above U.S. average)BEA RPP 2024

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many accredited graphic design schools are near Loveland, CO?

Our directory has 5 accredited schools offering graphic design programs near Loveland. The closest is Aims Community College in Greeley, CO (14.5 miles), and the farthest of the schools shown is Rocky Mountain College of Art and Design (46.6 miles). 5 of the highlighted schools are flagged as offering distance education.

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

Based on BLS OEWS May 2025 wage data, the top-paying graphic design-related roles near Loveland are: Art Director ($112,050), Web and Digital Interface Designer ($93,130), Special Effects Artist and Animator ($91,290). These reflect MSA-level medians where published, with Colorado statewide fallback for occupations not reported at the metro level.

Should I look at programs in Johnstown instead of Loveland?

Johnstown, CO is 7.6 miles from Loveland 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.

Is Loveland an affordable place to study graphic design?

Loveland’s median household income of $82,592 (Census ACS 2023) is one input. Online programs let students stay in Loveland while attending lower-cost out-of-state schools, and Colorado public universities often offer reduced in-state online tuition.

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 Loveland

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

Data verified: July 30, 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.