Best Graphic Design Schools Near Sheboygan, WI (2026)

Sheboygan, Wisconsin has 5 accredited schools offering graphic design programs, with tuition ranging from $4,819 to $53,315 per year for indexed programs. Sheboygan has a population of about 49,812. Median household income is $62,953 (Census ACS 2023, 5-year). About 23.4% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor’s degree or higher. In Wisconsin, the top-earning graphic design-related role is Web and Digital Interface Designer at a median $95,340 annually (BLS, May 2025).


Closest Graphic Design Schools to Sheboygan

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

Lakeland University

Plymouth, WI 10.1 miles from Sheboygan
  • 4 year
  • Offers a fully online program
  • Accredited
43.4 BOC Score
Acceptance rate 86%
Graduation rate 48%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $55,961
Avg net price $24,212/yr
Tuition
In‑state$33,396
Out‑of‑state$33,396
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 65%
  • Programs offered: 32

Source:Accreditor: Higher Learning CommissionIPEDSCollege Scorecard

#2

Marian University

Fond Du Lac, WI 34.5 miles from Sheboygan
  • 4 year
  • Offers a fully online program
  • Accredited
47.5 BOC Score
Acceptance rate 75%
Graduation rate 43%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $53,501
Avg net price $21,937/yr
Tuition
In‑state$35,178
Out‑of‑state$35,178
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 65%
  • Programs offered: 40

Source:Accreditor: Higher Learning CommissionIPEDSCollege Scorecard

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#3

Concordia University-Wisconsin

Mequon, WI 35.2 miles from Sheboygan
  • 4 year
  • Offers a fully online program
  • Accredited
47.7 BOC Score
Acceptance rate 78%
Graduation rate 66%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $56,075
Avg net price $36,201/yr
Tuition
In‑state$35,470
Out‑of‑state$35,470
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 78%
  • Programs offered: 106

Source:Accreditor: Higher Learning CommissionIPEDSCollege Scorecard

#4

University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee

Milwaukee, WI 46.8 miles from Sheboygan
  • 4 year
  • Offers a fully online program
55.0 BOC Score
Graduation rate 54%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $54,990
Avg net price $15,014/yr
TuitionContact school for pricing
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 73%
  • Programs offered: 152

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

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#5

Mount Mary University

Milwaukee, WI 48.8 miles from Sheboygan
  • 4 year
  • Offers a fully online program
  • Accredited
48.5 BOC Score
Acceptance rate 62%
Graduation rate 50%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $48,745
Avg net price $20,144/yr
Tuition
In‑state$35,420
Out‑of‑state$35,420
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 67%
  • Programs offered: 33

Source:Accreditor: Higher Learning CommissionIPEDSCollege Scorecard

#6

Milwaukee Institute of Art & Design

Milwaukee, WI 50.1 miles from Sheboygan
  • 4 year
  • Accredited
32.0 BOC Score
Acceptance rate 61%
Graduation rate 65%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $41,174
Avg net price $26,541/yr
Tuition
In‑state$43,743
Out‑of‑state$43,743
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 82%
  • Programs offered: 5

Source:Accreditor: Higher Learning CommissionIPEDSCollege Scorecard

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#7

Saint Norbert College

De Pere, WI 51.2 miles from Sheboygan
  • 4 year
56.2 BOC Score
Graduation rate 74%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $58,363
Avg net price $26,172/yr
TuitionContact school for pricing
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 83%
  • Programs offered: 55

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#8

University of Wisconsin-Green Bay

Green Bay, WI 55.2 miles from Sheboygan
  • 4 year
  • Offers a fully online program
55.3 BOC Score
Graduation rate 57%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $52,528
Avg net price $13,369/yr
TuitionContact school for pricing
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 68%
  • Programs offered: 69

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

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


Graphic Design Wages Near Sheboygan

Sheboygan is part of the Sheboygan, WI metro area (BLS area code 43100). Where MSA-level wages are published, the table below shows MSA medians; otherwise it falls back to Wisconsin statewide.

Occupation Median Wage Source COL-Adjusted (US=100)
Graphic Designer $53,440 Sheboygan, WI $56,851
Art Director $81,130 WI statewide $86,309
Web and Digital Interface Designer $95,340 WI statewide $101,426
Special Effects Artist and Animator $64,890 WI statewide $69,032

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.


Sheboygan at a Glance

Metric Value Source
Population 49,812 Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B01003)
Median household income $62,953 Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B19013)
Adults 25+ with bachelor’s+ 23.4% Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B15003)
Regional Price Parity (US=100) 94.0 (below U.S. average) BEA RPP 2024

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many accredited graphic design schools are near Sheboygan, WI?

Our directory has 5 accredited schools offering graphic design programs near Sheboygan. The closest is Lakeland University in Plymouth, WI (10.1 miles), and the farthest of the schools shown is Concordia University-Wisconsin (35.2 miles). 5 of the highlighted schools are flagged as offering distance education.

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

Based on BLS OEWS May 2025 wage data, the top-paying graphic design-related roles near Sheboygan are: Web and Digital Interface Designer ($95,340), Art Director ($81,130), Special Effects Artist and Animator ($64,890). These reflect MSA-level medians where published, with Wisconsin statewide fallback for occupations not reported at the metro level.

Should I look at programs in Manitowoc instead of Sheboygan?

Manitowoc, WI is 24.6 miles from Sheboygan 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 Sheboygan an affordable place to study graphic design?

Sheboygan’s median household income of $62,953 (Census ACS 2023) is one input. Online programs let students stay in Sheboygan while attending lower-cost out-of-state schools, and Wisconsin 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 Sheboygan

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

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.