Best Graphic Design Schools Near Pocatello, ID (2026)

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

Pocatello, Idaho has 5 accredited schools offering graphic design programs. Pocatello has a population of about 58,231. In Idaho, the top-earning graphic design-related role is Art Director at a median $80,680 annually (BLS, May 2025).

Closest Graphic Design Schools to Pocatello

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

Brigham Young University-Idaho

Rexburg, ID 73.8 miles from Pocatello
  • 4 year
  • Offers a fully online program
65.8 BOC Score
Graduation rate 56%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $53,406
Avg net price $8,221/yr
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 70%
  • Programs offered: 129

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#2

Boise State University

Boise, ID 195.0 miles from Pocatello
  • 4 year
  • Offers a fully online program
53.3 BOC Score
Graduation rate 59%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $51,658
Avg net price $21,610/yr
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 78%
  • Programs offered: 148

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#3

Northwest Nazarene University

Nampa, ID 212.1 miles from Pocatello
  • 4 year
  • Offers a fully online program
48.4 BOC Score
Graduation rate 60%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $51,719
Avg net price $29,580/yr
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 78%
  • Programs offered: 63

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#4

The College of Idaho

Caldwell, ID 218.9 miles from Pocatello
  • 4 year
  • Offers a fully online program
54.0 BOC Score
Graduation rate 60%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $48,473
Avg net price $19,481/yr
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 79%
  • Programs offered: 27

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#5

Lewis-Clark State College

Lewiston, ID 331.8 miles from Pocatello
  • 4 year
  • Offers a fully online program
42.7 BOC Score
Graduation rate 50%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $46,001
Avg net price $15,635/yr
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 63%
  • Programs offered: 72

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#6

North Idaho College

Coeur d'Alene, ID 393.1 miles from Pocatello
  • 2 year
  • Offers a fully online program
46.4 BOC Score
Graduation rate 29%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $40,081
Avg net price $10,575/yr
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Key stats
  • Programs offered: 68

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

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

Graphic Design Wages Near Pocatello

OccupationMedian Annual Wage (Idaho, statewide)
Graphic Designer$50,350
Art Director$80,680
Web and Digital Interface Designer$64,250
Special Effects Artist and AnimatorN/A

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.

Pocatello at a Glance

MetricValueSource
Regional Price Parity (US=100)88.9 (below U.S. average)BEA RPP 2024

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many accredited graphic design schools are near Pocatello, ID?

Our directory has 5 accredited schools offering graphic design programs near Pocatello. The closest is Idaho State University in Pocatello, ID (1.6 miles), and the farthest of the schools shown is Utah State University (84.9 miles). 5 of the highlighted schools are flagged as offering distance education.

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

Based on BLS May 2025 state wage data, the top-paying graphic design-related roles in Idaho are: Art Director ($80,680), Web and Digital Interface Designer ($64,250), Graphic Designer ($50,350). Wages for Pocatello workers will track these statewide medians, adjusted for local cost of living.

Should I look at programs in Idaho Falls instead of Pocatello?

Idaho Falls, ID is 47.7 miles from Pocatello 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 Pocatello

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

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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