Illinois Graphic Arts and Design Schools
This page lists some of the educational opportunities available to residents of Illinois. This brief list contains popular regional and national graphic arts and graphic design schools as well as instate public and private universities, colleges and schools.



International Academy of Design & Technology - Chicago
No matter what you want to achieve in your career, the International Academy of Design & Technology in Chicago can help. The Academy offers diverse and comprehensive degree programs in numerous Design disciplines as well as Technology and E-commerce. Earn your degree in as little as 18 months and take advantage of extensive job placement resources.

Westwood College - Chicago-DuPage
Your future in technology starts right here. The Chicago-DuPage campus of Westwood College is committed to student success. Our staff will get to know you personally, and they'll give you the support you need to establish and achieve your goals. Programs in Computer Network Engineering and Graphic Design & Multimedia can be earned in as little as 17 months. Extensive job placement assistance is available.

Westwood College - Chicago-O'Hare
The Chicago-O’Hare campus of Westwood College is committed to student success. Our staff will get to know you personally, and they'll give you the support you need to establish and achieve your goals. Programs in Computer Programming and Software Technology, CAD / Architectural Drafting, Computer Network Engineering and Graphic Design & Multimedia can be completed in as little as 17 months. An IT Professional Certificate Program is also offered. Extensive job placement assistance is available.

Westwood College - Chicago-River Oaks
Your future in technology starts right here. The River Oaks, Chicago campus of Westwood College is committed to student success. Our staff will get to know you personally, and they'll give you the support you need to establish and achieve your goals. Programs in Computer Programming and Software Technology, CAD / Architectural Drafting, Computer Network Engineering and Graphic Design & Multimedia can be completed in as little as 17 months. Extensive job placement assistance is available.

The Illinois Institute of Art - Chicago
At The Art Institutes, you'll receive hands-on training from industry professionals, plus you'll build your portfolio. In design, you will create the interesting visuals that have an impact in our everyday lives. Get prepared to study graphic design at The Art Institutes and launch your creative career with The Art Institutes advantage.

The Illinois Institute of Art - Schaumburg
Get prepared for an exciting design career. At The Art Institutes, you'll receive hands-on training from industry professionals, plus you'll build your portfolio. Do you have that discerning eye that notices type treatments on commercials, or perhaps become envious over a great-looking chair? Launch your creative career with The Art Institutes advantage.












The instate schools listed below may not actually have graphic design curriculum, but we have included them here to illustrate the other potential educational opportunities available in this state.




Augustana College
639 38th Street
Rock Island, Il 61201
(309)794-7000
Augustana College

Aurora University
347 S Gladstone Ave
Aurora, Il 60506
(630)892-6431
Aurora University

Bradley University
1501 W Bradley Avenue
Peoria, Il 61625
(309)676-7611
Bradley University

Carl Sandburg College
2400 Tom L. Wilson Boulevard
Galesburg, Il 61401
(309)344-2518
Carl Sandburg College

Chicago State University
95th St at King Dr
Chicago, Il 60628
(312)995-2000
Chicago State University

College Of Dupage
425 22nd Street
Glen Ellyn, Il 60137
(630)942-2800
College Of Dupage

Columbia College Chicago
600 S Michigan
Chicago, Il 60605
(312)663-1600
Columbia College Chicago

Depaul University
1 East Jackson
Chicago, Il 60604
(312)362-8000
Depaul University

Eastern Illinois University
600 Lincoln Avenue
Charleston, Illinois 61920
(217)581-5000
Eastern Illinois University

Elmhurst College
190 Prospect Ave
Elmhurst, Il 60126
(630)279-4100
Elmhurst College

Governors State University
1 University Parkway
University Park, Il 60466
(708)534-5000
Governors State University

Illinois Central College
One College Dr
East Peoria, Il 61635
(309)694-5011
Illinois Central College

Illinois State University
North And School Street
Normal, Il 61790
(309)438-2111
Illinois State University

Lewis University
500 S. Independence Blvd.
Romeoville, Il 60446
(815)838-0500
Lewis University

Millikin University
1184 West Main Street
Decatur, Il 62522
(217)424-6211
Millikin University

Morton College
3801 S Central Ave
Cicero, Il 60804
(708)656-8000
Morton College

North Central College
30 N Brainard St
Naperville, Il 60540
(630)637-5100
North Central College

Northeastern Illinois University
5500 N St Louis Avenue
Chicago, Il 60625
(773)583-4050
Northeastern Illinois University

Northern Illinois University
Dekalb, Il 60115
(815)753-1157
Northern Illinois University

Northwestern University
633 Clark Street
Evanston, Il 60208
(312)491-3741
Northwestern University

Parkland College
2400 W Bradley Ave
Champaign, Il 61821
(217)351-2200
Parkland College

Prairie State College
202 Halsted St
Chicago Heights, Il 60411
(708)709-3500
Prairie State College

Roosevelt University
430 S Michigan Avenue
Chicago, Il 60605
(312)341-3500
Roosevelt University

Saint Xavier University
3700 West 103rd St
Chicago, Il 60655
(773)298-3000
Saint Xavier University

Southern Illinois University-Carbondale
Faner Hall 2179
Carbondale, Il 62901
(618)453-2121
Southern Illinois University-Carbondale

Southern Illinois University-Edwardsville
IL State Route 157
Edwardsville, Il 62026
(618)650-2000
Southern Illinois University-Edwardsville

Southwestern Illinois College
2500 Carlyle Avenue
Belleville, Il 62221
(618)235-2700
Southwestern Illinois College

Trinity International University
2065 Half Day Road
Deerfield, Il 60015
(847)945-8800
Trinity International University

University Of Chicago
5801 S Ellis Avenue
Chicago, Il 60637
(773)702-1234
University Of Chicago

University Of Illinois At Chicago
601 S Morgan
Chicago, Il 60607
(312)996-3000
University Of Illinois At Chicago

University Of Illinois At Springfield
Shepherd Road
Springfield, IL 62794
(217)206-6600
University Of Illinois At Springfield

University Of Illinois At Urbana-Champaign
601 East John Street
Champaign, Il 61820
(217)333-1000
University Of Illinois At Urbana-Champaign

Western Illinois University
1 University Circle
Macomb, Il 61455
(309)295-1414
Western Illinois University

Wheaton College
501 East College Ave
Wheaton, Il 60187
(630)752-5000
Wheaton College