Best Graphic Design Schools Near Warren, OH (2026)

Updated September 6, 2026 BLS data College Scorecard On this page

Warren, Ohio has 5 accredited schools offering graphic design programs, with tuition ranging from $13,135 to $49,276 per year for indexed programs. Warren has a population of about 39,057. Median household income is $36,955 (Census ACS 2023, 5-year). About 15.3% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor’s degree or higher. In Ohio, the top-earning graphic design-related role is Art Director at a median $94,390 annually (BLS, May 2025).

Closest Graphic Design Schools to Warren

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

Hiram College

Hiram, OH 17.7 miles from Warren
  • 4 year
  • Offers a fully online program
48.9 BOC Score
Graduation rate 56%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $54,311
Avg net price $21,058/yr
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 69%
  • Programs offered: 34

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#2

Kent State University at Kent

Kent, OH 28.0 miles from Warren
  • 4 year
  • Offers a fully online program
53.9 BOC Score
Graduation rate 64%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $45,388
Avg net price $20,787/yr
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 80%
  • Programs offered: 181

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

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#3

University of Akron Main Campus

Akron, OH 37.8 miles from Warren
  • 4 year
  • Offers a fully online program
  • Accredited
48.4 BOC Score
Acceptance rate 60%
Graduation rate 50%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $46,600
Avg net price $13,946/yr
Tuition
In‑state$13,135
Out‑of‑state$20,815
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 73%
  • Programs offered: 159

Source:Accreditor: Higher Learning CommissionIPEDSCollege Scorecard

#4

Ursuline College

Pepper Pike, OH 38.0 miles from Warren
  • 4 year
  • Offers a fully online program
54.8 BOC Score
Graduation rate 54%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $56,878
Avg net price $16,164/yr
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 71%
  • Programs offered: 36

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

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#5

Walsh University

North Canton, OH 38.3 miles from Warren
  • 4 year
  • Offers a fully online program
60.4 BOC Score
Graduation rate 63%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $59,764
Avg net price $20,493/yr
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 73%
  • Programs offered: 47

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#6

Cleveland Institute of Art

Cleveland, OH 44.8 miles from Warren
  • 4 year
40.2 BOC Score
Graduation rate 65%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $42,509
Avg net price $29,208/yr
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 87%
  • Programs offered: 15

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

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#7

Cleveland State University

Cleveland, OH 48.0 miles from Warren
  • 4 year
  • Offers a fully online program
53.1 BOC Score
Graduation rate 56%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $52,131
Avg net price $14,764/yr
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 70%
  • Programs offered: 123

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#8

Baldwin Wallace University

Berea, OH 54.4 miles from Warren
  • 4 year
  • Offers a fully online program
58.0 BOC Score
Graduation rate 65%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $54,122
Avg net price $27,603/yr
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 84%
  • Programs offered: 90

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

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

Graphic Design Wages Near Warren

Warren is part of the Youngstown-Warren, OH metro area (BLS area code 49660). 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 $47,170 Youngstown-Warren, OH $53,970
Art Director $94,390 OH statewide $107,998
Web and Digital Interface Designer $58,990 Youngstown-Warren, OH $67,494
Special Effects Artist and Animator $67,000 OH statewide $76,659

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.

Warren at a Glance

Metric Value Source
Population 39,057 Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B01003)
Median household income $36,955 Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B19013)
Adults 25+ with bachelor’s+ 15.3% Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B15003)
Regional Price Parity (US=100) 87.4 (below U.S. average) BEA RPP 2024

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many accredited graphic design schools are near Warren, OH?

Our directory has 5 accredited schools offering graphic design programs near Warren. The closest is Hiram College in Hiram, OH (17.7 miles), and the farthest of the schools shown is University of Akron Main Campus (37.8 miles). 4 of the highlighted schools are flagged as offering distance education.

What are the highest-paying graphic design roles near Warren?

Based on BLS OEWS May 2025 wage data, the top-paying graphic design-related roles near Warren are: Art Director ($94,390), Special Effects Artist and Animator ($67,000), Web and Digital Interface Designer ($58,990). 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 Youngstown instead of Warren?

Youngstown, OH is 13.1 miles from Warren 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 Warren an affordable place to study graphic design?

Warren’s median household income of $36,955 (Census ACS 2023) is one input. Online programs let students stay in Warren 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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Other Programs Available in Warren

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

Data verified: September 6, 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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