Newark, Ohio has 5 accredited schools offering graphic design programs, with tuition ranging from $6,006 to $49,858 per year for indexed programs. Newark has a population of about 50,393. Median household income is $58,920 (Census ACS 2023, 5-year). About 22.1% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor’s degree or higher. In the Columbus, OH metro area, the top-earning graphic design-related role is Art Director at a median $101,990 annually (BLS OEWS, May 2025).
Closest Graphic Design Schools to Newark
The accredited institutions listed below are the closest in our directory that offer graphic design programs near Newark, ranked by BOC Score and straight-line distance from Newark 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 Newark.
Advertising never affects these rankings. Read the full methodology.
Acceptance rate
84%
Graduation rate
66%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry
$49,555
Avg net price
$22,421/yr
TuitionIn‑state$37,158
Out‑of‑state$37,158
Key stats- Retention rate: 80%
- Programs offered: 31
Source:Accreditor: Higher Learning Commission · IPEDS · College Scorecard
Graduation rate
49%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry
$35,006
Avg net price
$8,062/yr
TuitionIn‑state$6,006
Out‑of‑state$11,766
Source:Accreditor: Higher Learning Commission · IPEDS · College Scorecard
Graduation rate
41%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry
$52,581
Avg net price
$5,746/yr
TuitionContact school for pricing
Key stats- Retention rate: 64%
- Programs offered: 19
Source:IPEDS · College Scorecard
Graduation rate
33%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry
$52,581
Avg net price
$5,650/yr
TuitionContact school for pricing
Key stats- Retention rate: 56%
- Programs offered: 26
Source:IPEDS · College Scorecard
Graduation rate
67%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry
$53,313
Avg net price
$19,237/yr
TuitionContact school for pricing
Key stats- Retention rate: 81%
- Programs offered: 28
Source:IPEDS · College Scorecard
Graduation rate
51%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry
$51,748
Avg net price
$20,079/yr
TuitionContact school for pricing
Key stats- Retention rate: 62%
- Programs offered: 26
Source:IPEDS · College Scorecard
Graduation rate
30%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry
$39,435
Avg net price
$8,400/yr
TuitionContact school for pricing
Source:IPEDS · College Scorecard
Graduation rate
62%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry
$40,664
Avg net price
$29,439/yr
TuitionContact school for pricing
Key stats- Retention rate: 77%
- Programs offered: 10
Source:IPEDS · College Scorecard
Source: IPEDS / College Scorecard (2023 cohort). Browse all Ohio schools on the Ohio graphic design page.
Graphic Design Wages Near Newark
Newark is part of the Columbus, OH metro area (BLS area code 18140). Where MSA-level wages are published, the table below shows MSA medians; otherwise it falls back to Ohio statewide.
| Occupation | Median Wage | Source | COL-Adjusted (US=100) |
|---|
| Graphic Designer | $64,000 | Columbus, OH | $67,016 |
| Art Director | $101,990 | Columbus, OH | $106,796 |
| Web and Digital Interface Designer | $96,010 | Columbus, OH | $100,534 |
| Special Effects Artist and Animator | $67,000 | OH statewide | $70,157 |
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.
Newark at a Glance
| Metric | Value | Source |
|---|
| Population | 50,393 | Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B01003) |
| Median household income | $58,920 | Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B19013) |
| Adults 25+ with bachelor’s+ | 22.1% | Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B15003) |
| Regional Price Parity (US=100) | 95.5 (below U.S. average) | BEA RPP 2024 |
Other Newark-Area Cities With Graphic Design Programs
- Reynoldsburg, OH – 21.0 mi away (37,449 pop)
- Mount Vernon, OH – 21.9 mi away (21,670 pop)
- Pickerington, OH – 22.1 mi away (20,069 pop)
- Zanesville, OH – 23.2 mi away (42,097 pop)
- Gahanna, OH – 23.4 mi away (34,956 pop)
Frequently Asked Questions
How many accredited graphic design schools are near Newark, OH?
Our directory has 5 accredited schools offering graphic design programs near Newark. The closest is Central Ohio Technical College in Newark, OH (1.2 miles), and the farthest of the schools shown is Ohio University-Lancaster Campus (24.4 miles). 5 of the highlighted schools are flagged as offering distance education.
What are the highest-paying graphic design roles near Newark?
Based on BLS OEWS May 2025 wage data, the top-paying graphic design-related roles near Newark are: Art Director ($101,990), Web and Digital Interface Designer ($96,010), Special Effects Artist and Animator ($67,000). These reflect MSA-level medians where published, with Ohio statewide fallback for occupations not reported at the metro level.
Should I look at programs in Reynoldsburg instead of Newark?
Reynoldsburg, OH is 21.0 miles from Newark 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 Newark an affordable place to study graphic design?
Newark’s median household income of $58,920 (Census ACS 2023) is one input. Online programs let students stay in Newark while attending lower-cost out-of-state schools, and Ohio 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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