Top Online Design Schools: Accredited Design School Degrees & Degree Programs

Now is a Great Time to Enroll in an Online Design School

By visiting the unique online school page for one of the twenty-one design schools displayed below, you'll be able to obtain comprehensive info to help you make an informed decision about where to enroll. Kaplan University, the highest ranking school below, will train students to become interior designers, architecture designers, designers, graphic designers, etc. and give them an outstanding chance at finding employment, directly comparable to an on-campus school. At present, according to the US Bureau of Labor Statistics there are 46,010 people employed as interior designers alone in the US, and their average annual salary is $51,990. Floral designers make on average $24,940 per year and there are about 51,470 of them employed today.

Design Common Job Tasks

creating graphs and charts
finding the most effective way to get messages across in print and electronic media
developing material for internet web pages

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Total Programs	239
Subject Areas	335

Kaplan University

Kaplan University is an institution of higher learning dedicated to providing innovative undergraduate, graduate, and continuing professional education. Our programs foster student learning with opportunities to launch, enhance, or change careers in a diverse global society. The University is committed to general education, a student-centered service and support approach, and applied scholarship in a practical environment.

Design Programs at Kaplan University


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Total Programs	51
Subject Areas	254

Post University

Our mission is to provide students with the knowledge, personal skills and experiences required to become leaders in their chosen careers. We prepare students to become confident, competent, and competitive participants in the global market place. YOU: You are the driving force behind our mission. Everything we do is designed to help you meet your educational, personal and career objectives. We have carefully designed our programs to give you the leadership and practical skills you'll need to "hit the ground running" when you graduate.

Design Programs at Post University


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Total Programs	54
Subject Areas	271

American Intercontinental University

American InterContinental University's mission is to provide for the varying educational needs of a culturally diverse and geographically dispersed student body with the goal of preparing students academically, personally, and professionally for successful careers.

Design Programs at American Intercontinental University


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Total Programs	66
Subject Areas	109

Penn Foster Career School

The mission of Penn Foster Career School is to empower adult learners to advance or change their careers, learn a new skill or gain personal satisfaction. The school strives to fulfill this mission by providing breadth and depth of courseware, applicable technology and a wide array of flexible services aimed at the needs of the adult learner. Programs not only teach current marketplace skills, but also present liberal arts offerings and develop critical thinking, writing and mathematical abilities. The mission is supported by an admissions policy that allows students with appropriate prior education to enroll in programs without regard to... learn more »

Design Programs at Penn Foster Career School


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Total Programs	105
Subject Areas	341

Ashford University

The mission of Ashford University® is to provide accessible, affordable, innovative, high-quality learning opportunities and degree programs that meet the diverse needs of individuals pursuing integrity in their lives, professions, and communities.

Design Programs at Ashford University

BA/Instructional Design


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Total Programs	134
Subject Areas	325

University of Phoenix

University of Phoenix provides access to higher education opportunities that enable students to develop knowledge and skills necessary to achieve their professional goals, improve the productivity of their organizations and provide leadership and service to their communities. While widely available, not all programs are available in all locations or in both online and on-campus formats. Please check with a University Enrollment Representative. For program disclosure information, click here.

Design Programs at University of Phoenix

Associate's - Information Technology/Web Design


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Total Programs	131
Subject Areas	305

Capella University

The mission of Capella University is to extend access to high quality bachelor's, master's, doctoral, and certificate programs for adults who seek to maximize their personal and professional potential. This mission is fulfilled through innovative programs that are responsive to the needs of adult learners and involve active, engaging, challenging, and relevant learning experiences offered in a variety of delivery modes.

Design Programs at Capella University


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Total Programs	26
Subject Areas	57

Penn Foster College

The mission of Penn Foster College is to provide general, technical, and professional undergraduate education that is accessible and affordable and that will prepare its graduates to advance or change their careers, develop marketable skills, and gain an appetite for lifelong learning. The school regularly assesses fulfillment of its mission and achievement of institutional effectiveness through ongoing studies of student learning, measurement of student satisfaction, and evaluation of the career outcomes of graduates.

Design Programs at Penn Foster College


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Total Programs	53
Subject Areas	80

DeVry University

The mission of the DeVry and Keller Alumni Association is to foster lifelong mutually beneficial relationships among DeVry University, Keller Graduate School of Management and its alumni. Our goal is to serve and support our alumni through benefits, services and programs that address their professional, educational and social needs – and engage our diverse and unique alumni to advance the University’s purpose, vision and values. Lifetime membership in the Alumni Association is complimentary to all graduates of DeVry and Keller. While other universities and colleges demand a yearly membership fee, we strongly feel that the Association should be all-inclusive and... learn more »

Design Programs at DeVry University


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Total Programs	58
Subject Areas	30

Jones International University

We live in a world of incessant cultural and economic change, and the mission of JIU is to help students be successful in this environment. For this reason our education process includes specific skills required for particular disciplines, but also includes skills clustered around ethics, collaboration, communication and critical thinking. JIU is committed to fulfilling this mission by: * providing innovative and relevant curriculum delivered by accomplished, supportive faculty * offering readily available student-centered services * implementing state-of-the-practice, learning-centered technology and learning resources * engaging with constituents to create an exceptional educational experience

Design Programs at Jones International University

MEd in e-Learning Technology and Design


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Total Programs	11
Subject Areas	37

Westwood College

Westwood College is an institution of higher learning dedicated to providing quality, career-focused undergraduate and graduate programs that prepare students with the knowledge, skills, and credentials needed to launch, enhance, or change careers. The College offers broad access to education and serves a diverse, multicultural body of students in an environment that promotes pride, respect, and teamwork. The College's programs are designed to empower students to pursue their individual career goals. Westwood College is accredited by the Accrediting Council for Independent Colleges and Schools (ACICS).

Design Programs at Westwood College


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Total Programs	52
Subject Areas	57

Western Governors University

The primary mission of Western Governors University is to improve quality and expand access to postsecondary educational opportunities by providing a means for individuals to learn, independent of time or place, and to earn competency-based degrees and other credentials that are credible to both academic institutions and employers.

Design Programs at Western Governors University

M.Ed. Instructional Design


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Total Programs	14
Subject Areas	31

Full Sail University

Full Sail’s mission is to provide students with an innovative style of education – delivered by a staff of dedicated individuals – that addresses the career opportunities available in the ever-growing and constantly-evolving fields of entertainment media. We do this by developing unique curricula that combine elements of creativity, art, business and life skills, technical prowess, and academic achievement. Our education is delivered via immersive teaching methods, both in Full Sail’s real world production studios and classrooms, as well as through our online learning environment. Every one of our degree programs is designed to provide students with knowledge and real... learn more »

Design Programs at Full Sail University


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Total Programs	15
Subject Areas	17

Bryant and Stratton College

A college can open a new world of opportunity. At Bryant & Stratton College, we offer a world of choice for your new career with more than twenty unique Associate’s and Bachelor’s Degree programs. For more information a specific degree program, follow the links below.

Design Programs at Bryant and Stratton College

Associates - Interactive Media Design


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Total Programs	30
Subject Areas	241

Rasmussen College

Rasmussen College is dedicated to serving our communities by recognizing the diverse needs of individuals. We encourage personal and professional development through respect, appreciation and a commitment to general education, as a foundation for life-long learning. As an institution of higher learning, Rasmussen College is committed to preparing students to be active, productive and successful contributors to a global community.

Design Programs at Rasmussen College


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Total Programs	104
Subject Areas	58

CDI College

The CDI College of Business and Technology provides information technology education at their many campuses across Canada. CDI strives to produce graduates that are well equipped to pursue opportunities in challenging, technology-driven fields. CDI's curriculum development team consults regularly with employer advisory groups, businesses and government ministries to keep pace with technological innovations.

Design Programs at CDI College


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Total Programs	12
Subject Areas	18

International Academy of Design and Technology

We are the International Academy of Design and Technology, a career-oriented Academy located near Las Vegas. We are dedicated to providing academic excellence. If you're looking to prepare for an exciting and rewarding career in today's expanding design and technology fields, we can help you get there. Our design school in Las Vegas offers programs in Interior Design, Fashion Design, Game Production, Graphic Design, Audio Production and our newest program, Fashion Merchandising. The Academy is dedicated to educating individuals to be self-reliant, confident and prepared to perform successfully in today's workplace. Our programs are designed to provide students with the... learn more »

Design Programs at International Academy of Design and Technology


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Total Programs	12
Subject Areas	61

Herzing University

The mission of Herzing University is to provide high quality graduate and undergraduate degree and diploma programs that are designed to prepare a diverse student population to meet the needs of employers in technology, business, healthcare, graphic design, and public safety. The career-oriented degree programs contain a complementary and integrated general education curriculum established to stimulate students’ intellectual growth, to contribute to their personal development, and to enhance their potential for career advancement

Design Programs at Herzing University

Associate of Science in Graphic Design


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Total Programs	93
Subject Areas	66

Ashworth College

Ashworth College is committed to teaching specialized knowledge and skills to people of all ages and backgrounds in the most convenient way possible. Our programs of study are challenging yet easy to follow and accessible from anywhere. With Ashworth College, you'll gain the tools to move ahead in your career, qualify for a promotion, pursue an enjoyable hobby and be a success in the working world. Ashworth College puts you in control of your education with self-guided independent study that's flexible, affordable and fun. We offer an impressive variety of courses, superior quality instruction, personal guidance and accelerated study with... learn more »

Design Programs at Ashworth College


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Total Programs	96
Subject Areas	105

Grand Canyon University

Grand Canyon University, one of the leading Bible colleges in the USA, prepares learners to become global citizens, critical thinkers, effective communicators and responsible leaders by providing an academically challenging, values-based curriculum from the context of our Christian heritage. The curriculum at GCU is designed to prepare students with the skills and knowledge needed in the contemporary job market. Students are challenged to develop these tools and to push their intellectual limits in order to become successful in their careers. In addition, the curriculum fosters personal discovery so that students realize within themselves the elements of compassion and accountability. A... learn more »

Design Programs at Grand Canyon University

BA in Communications: Graphic Design


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Total Programs	335
Subject Areas	103

Walden University

Walden University provides a diverse community of career professionals with the opportunity to transform themselves as scholar-practitioners so that they can effect positive social change.

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