Online Bachelor of Science in Design in Graphic Design
Arizona State University's online graphic design program is a Bachelor of Science in Design accredited by the National Association of Schools of Art and Design (NASAD), a distinction not all online graphic design programs hold. You'll learn design principles and apply them to professional projects across various mediums, including print and digital media. These skills extend well beyond the job title "graphic designer." Graduates go on to work in creative direction, art direction, interaction design and other visually driven fields.
Quick facts
Next start date: 01/11/2027
Total classes: 26
Weeks per class: 7.5
Total credit hours: 120
This program is also available in-person.
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Skills and software you'll use in this graphic design program
Will my diploma say 'online'?
No, Arizona State University’s diplomas don’t specify whether you earn your degree online or in person. All diplomas and transcripts simply say “Arizona State University.”
Online graphic design degree courses
Courses in this program move from foundational, hand-built projects to advanced, computer-based work using Adobe Creative Suite and SketchUp. You'll create publication designs, motion graphics and interface designs before completing a capstone course, where you'll research a social issue, design a campaign around it and present your work in an end-of-year exhibition.
Jobs you can get with a graphic design degree
A graphic design degree opens doors well beyond the "graphic designer" title. According to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, graphic designers earn a median annual salary of $62,960, with about 16,000 openings projected each year nationally. Related design paths can offer an even stronger outlook. Web and digital interface designers, for example, earn a median of $99,520, with much-faster-than-average projected growth through 2035. Career examples for graphic design graduates include:
Animator
Art Director
Art Professor
Graphic Artist
Graphic Designer
Industrial Designer
Library Media Specialist
Printing Press Technician
TV/Movie Set Designer
Major in graphic design with leaders in the industry
The Herberger Institute for Design and the Arts is home to world-class scholars, artists and designers who inspire students to shape the future. Research conducted by our faculty is grounded in the transformative power of art and its ability to change the world. Research areas include:
- Arts and design for social justice
- Arts, education and arts-integrated education
- Arts, entrepreneurship and cultural policy
- Community engagement and public policy
- Creative health collaborations
- Design, arts, science and engineering
- The study of creative work
How to apply
first-year student
You’re considered a first-year student for application purposes if you’ve never attended college or have fewer than 12 transferable credit hours.
Don't meet admission requirements?
You can still gain general admission to most online programs at ASU through Earned Admission. Through this pathway, you can demonstrate your ability to succeed at ASU by completing online courses with a 2.75 GPA or higher.
To begin, submit an application to ASU. An enrollment coach will reach out with more information if Earned Admission is right for you.
*Some programs may have higher admission requirements. You must meet all program requirements to be admitted.
The creative heart of Arizona State University
ASU’s Herberger Institute for Design and the Arts is the home to top-ranked creative programs from various disciplines, including art, design, dance, fashion, film, games, media arts and sciences, music and theatre. We train artists, designers and scholars to leverage their creativity and problem-solving abilities to advance culture, build community and transform society.
9,000+
students
650+
internationally recognized faculty members
130
programs in art, design, dance, fashion, film, games, media arts and sciences, music and theatre
Top 15
best graduate schools for fine arts, according to current U.S. News & World Report rankings
Tuition calculator
Use our calculator to estimate your full-time or part-time tuition fees for this program prior to any financial aid. Keep in mind that most of our students receive financial aid, which can reduce out-of-pocket costs. Learn more.
