Tifton, Georgia has 5 accredited schools offering graphic design programs, with tuition ranging from $3,480 to $20,801 per year for indexed programs. Tifton has a population of about 17,140. Median household income is $44,324 (Census ACS 2023, 5-year). About 21.5% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor’s degree or higher. 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 Tifton
The accredited institutions listed below are the closest in our directory that offer graphic design programs near Tifton, ranked by BOC Score and straight-line distance from Tifton 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:
BOCSCORE
- 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 Tifton.
Advertising never affects these rankings. Read the full methodology.
Acceptance rate
72%
Graduation rate
42%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry
$49,361
Avg net price
$10,945/yr
TuitionIn‑state$6,124
Out‑of‑state$17,836
Key stats- Retention rate: 70%
- Programs offered: 35
Source:Accreditor: Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges · IPEDS · College Scorecard
Graduation rate
30%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry
$40,863
Avg net price
$12,361/yr
TuitionContact school for pricing
Key stats- Retention rate: 63%
- Programs offered: 24
Source:IPEDS · College Scorecard
Graduation rate
67%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry
$58,354
Avg net price
$23,847/yr
TuitionContact school for pricing
Key stats- Retention rate: 82%
- Programs offered: 56
Source:IPEDS · College Scorecard
Graduation rate
48%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry
$44,544
Avg net price
$13,115/yr
TuitionContact school for pricing
Key stats- Retention rate: 71%
- Programs offered: 40
Source:IPEDS · College Scorecard
Graduation rate
55%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry
$53,236
Avg net price
$15,267/yr
TuitionContact school for pricing
Key stats- Retention rate: 78%
- Programs offered: 61
Source:IPEDS · College Scorecard
Graduation rate
69%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry
$45,954
Avg net price
$49,430/yr
TuitionContact school for pricing
Key stats- Retention rate: 87%
- Programs offered: 17
Source:IPEDS · College Scorecard
Graduation rate
21%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry
$36,144
Avg net price
$16,482/yr
TuitionContact school for pricing
Key stats- Retention rate: 30%
- Programs offered: 11
Source:IPEDS · College Scorecard
Graduation rate
42%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry
$42,712
Avg net price
$37,702/yr
TuitionContact school for pricing
Key stats- Retention rate: 70%
- Programs offered: 16
Source:IPEDS · College Scorecard
Source: IPEDS / College Scorecard (2023 cohort). Browse all Georgia schools on the Georgia graphic design page.
Graphic Design Wages Near Tifton
| Occupation | Median 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.
Tifton at a Glance
| Metric | Value | Source |
|---|
| Population | 17,140 | Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B01003) |
| Median household income | $44,324 | Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B19013) |
| Adults 25+ with bachelor’s+ | 21.5% | Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B15003) |
Other Tifton-Area Cities With Graphic Design Programs
- Albany, GA – 39.4 mi away (91,284 pop)
- Valdosta, GA – 44.6 mi away (79,844 pop)
- Thomasville, GA – 50.8 mi away (24,678 pop)
- Waycross, GA – 70.8 mi away (24,741 pop)
- Warner Robins, GA – 78.9 mi away (148,686 pop)
Frequently Asked Questions
How many accredited graphic design schools are near Tifton, GA?
Our directory has 5 accredited schools offering graphic design programs near Tifton. The closest is Abraham Baldwin Agricultural College in Tifton, GA (1.7 miles), and the farthest of the schools shown is Southern Regional Technical College (48.7 miles). 5 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 Tifton workers will track these statewide medians, adjusted for local cost of living.
Should I look at programs in Albany instead of Tifton?
Albany, GA is 39.4 miles from Tifton 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 Tifton an affordable place to study graphic design?
Tifton’s median household income of $44,324 (Census ACS 2023) is one input. Online programs let students stay in Tifton while attending lower-cost out-of-state schools, and Georgia 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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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.
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