Best Graphic Design Schools Near LaGrange, GA (2026)

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

LaGrange, Georgia has 5 accredited schools offering graphic design programs, with tuition ranging from $5,100 to $34,922 per year for indexed programs. LaGrange has a population of about 33,564. In Georgia, the top-earning graphic design-related role is Art Director at a median $110,430 annually (BLS, May 2025).

Closest Graphic Design Schools to LaGrange

The accredited institutions listed below are the closest in our directory that offer graphic design programs near LaGrange, ranked by BOC Score and straight-line distance from LaGrange 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 LaGrange. 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

Clark Atlanta University

Atlanta, GA 61.5 miles from LaGrange
  • 4 year
  • Offers a fully online program
26.5 BOC Score
Graduation rate 42%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $42,712
Avg net price $37,702/yr
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 70%
  • Programs offered: 34

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#2

American InterContinental University-Atlanta

Atlanta, GA 74.3 miles from LaGrange
  • 4 year
  • Offers a fully online program
26.5 BOC Score
Graduation rate 21%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $36,144
Avg net price $16,482/yr
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 30%
  • Programs offered: 10

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#3

Middle Georgia State University

Macon, GA 77.3 miles from LaGrange
  • 4 year
  • Offers a fully online program
35.8 BOC Score
Graduation rate 30%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $40,863
Avg net price $12,361/yr
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 63%
  • Programs offered: 43

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#4

Mercer University

Macon, GA 81.7 miles from LaGrange
  • 4 year
  • Offers a fully online program
63.8 BOC Score
Graduation rate 67%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $58,354
Avg net price $23,847/yr
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 82%
  • Programs offered: 114

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#5

Brenau University

Gainesville, GA 112.5 miles from LaGrange
  • 4 year
  • Offers a fully online program
40.5 BOC Score
Graduation rate 37%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $54,003
Avg net price $18,924/yr
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 64%
  • Programs offered: 47

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#6

University of North Georgia

Dahlonega, GA 120.2 miles from LaGrange
  • 4 year
  • Offers a fully online program
48.9 BOC Score
Graduation rate 39%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $50,135
Avg net price $9,823/yr
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 73%
  • Programs offered: 61

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#7

Piedmont University

Demorest, GA 136.7 miles from LaGrange
  • 4 year
  • Offers a fully online program
45.5 BOC Score
Graduation rate 53%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $49,130
Avg net price $20,599/yr
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 74%
  • Programs offered: 55

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#8

Young Harris College

Young Harris, GA 148.4 miles from LaGrange
  • 4 year
  • Offers a fully online program
  • Accredited
35.6 BOC Score
Acceptance rate 63%
Graduation rate 44%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $47,195
Avg net price $22,034/yr
Tuition
In‑state$32,305
Out‑of‑state$32,305
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 66%
  • Programs offered: 29

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

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

Graphic Design Wages Near LaGrange

OccupationMedian Annual Wage (Georgia, statewide)
Graphic Designer$60,250
Art Director$110,430
Web and Digital Interface Designer$103,810
Special Effects Artist and Animator$81,390

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.

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many accredited graphic design schools are near LaGrange, GA?

Our directory has 5 accredited schools offering graphic design programs near LaGrange. The closest is Columbus Technical College in Columbus, GA (36.0 miles), and the farthest of the schools shown is Chattahoochee Valley Community College (41.7 miles). 4 of the highlighted schools are flagged as offering distance education.

What are the highest-paying graphic design roles in Georgia?

Based on BLS May 2025 state wage data, the top-paying graphic design-related roles in Georgia are: Art Director ($110,430), Web and Digital Interface Designer ($103,810), Special Effects Artist and Animator ($81,390). Wages for LaGrange workers will track these statewide medians, adjusted for local cost of living.

Should I look at programs in La Grange instead of LaGrange?

La Grange, GA is 0.0 miles from LaGrange 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 LaGrange

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

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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