Best Online Graphic Design Programs in Marquette, MI (2026)

Marquette, Michigan has 1 accredited school offering graphic design programs. Marquette has a population of about 20,691. Median household income is $55,825 (Census ACS 2023, 5-year). About 46.2% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor’s degree or higher. In Michigan, the top-earning graphic design-related role is Art Director at a median $86,660 annually (BLS, May 2025).


Closest Graphic Design Schools to Marquette

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

#1

Northwestern Michigan College

Traverse City, MI 151.1 miles from Marquette BOC Score 59.8
  • 4 year
  • Campus + Online
Graduation rate 32%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $38,167
Avg net price $6,231/yr
TuitionContact school for pricing
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 83%
  • Programs offered: 55

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#2

Alpena Community College

Alpena, MI 215.9 miles from Marquette BOC Score 59.9
  • 4 year
  • Accredited
Graduation rate 51%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $36,442
Avg net price $3,320/yr
Tuition
In‑state$5,250
Out‑of‑state$8,010
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 75%
  • Programs offered: 53

Source:Accreditor: Higher Learning CommissionIPEDSCollege Scorecard

#3

Ferris State University

Big Rapids, MI 218.8 miles from Marquette BOC Score 64.7
  • 4 year
  • Campus + Online
Graduation rate 60%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $54,735
Avg net price $8,624/yr
TuitionContact school for pricing
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 75%
  • Programs offered: 95

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#4

Central Michigan University

Mount Pleasant, MI 241.5 miles from Marquette BOC Score 60.7
  • 4 year
  • Campus + Online
  • Accredited
Acceptance rate 90%
Graduation rate 60%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $55,874
Avg net price $17,597/yr
Tuition
In‑state$14,760
Out‑of‑state$14,760
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 75%
  • Programs offered: 91

Source:Accreditor: Higher Learning CommissionIPEDSCollege Scorecard

#5

Cornerstone University

Grand Rapids, MI 261.8 miles from Marquette BOC Score 56.4
  • 4 year
  • Campus + Online
Graduation rate 64%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $47,314
Avg net price $20,301/yr
TuitionContact school for pricing
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 81%
  • Programs offered: 37

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#6

Calvin University

Grand Rapids, MI 265.2 miles from Marquette BOC Score 71.1
  • 4 year
  • Campus + Online
  • Accredited
Acceptance rate 71%
Graduation rate 76%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $58,375
Avg net price $22,992/yr
Tuition
In‑state$39,350
Out‑of‑state$39,350
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 88%
  • Programs offered: 42

Source:Accreditor: Higher Learning CommissionIPEDSCollege Scorecard

#7

Saginaw Valley State University

University Center, MI 268.5 miles from Marquette BOC Score 56.4
  • 4 year
  • Campus + Online
Graduation rate 51%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $51,955
Avg net price $10,775/yr
TuitionContact school for pricing
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 76%
  • Programs offered: 34

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#8

Michigan State University

East Lansing, MI 300.3 miles from Marquette BOC Score 80.6
  • 4 year
  • Campus + Online
Graduation rate 82%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $67,253
Avg net price $19,680/yr
TuitionContact school for pricing
Key stats
  • Retention rate: 91%
  • Programs offered: 82

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

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


Graphic Design Wages Near Marquette

OccupationMedian Annual Wage (Michigan, statewide)
Graphic Designer$57,350
Art Director$86,660
Web and Digital Interface Designer$81,010
Special Effects Artist and Animator$86,630

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.


Marquette at a Glance

MetricValueSource
Population20,691Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B01003)
Median household income$55,825Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B19013)
Adults 25+ with bachelor’s+46.2%Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B15003)

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many accredited graphic design schools are near Marquette, MI?

Our directory has 1 accredited schools offering graphic design programs near Marquette. The closest is Northern Michigan University in Marquette, MI (1.0 miles), and the farthest of the schools shown is Northern Michigan University (1.0 miles). 1 of the highlighted schools is flagged as offering distance education.

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

Based on BLS May 2025 state wage data, the top-paying graphic design-related roles in Michigan are: Art Director ($86,660), Special Effects Artist and Animator ($86,630), Web and Digital Interface Designer ($81,010). Wages for Marquette workers will track these statewide medians, adjusted for local cost of living.

Should I look at programs in Escanaba instead of Marquette?

Escanaba, MI is 57.1 miles from Marquette 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 Marquette an affordable place to study graphic design?

Marquette’s median household income of $55,825 (Census ACS 2023) is one input. Online programs let students stay in Marquette while attending lower-cost out-of-state schools, and Michigan 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 Marquette

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

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.