Many secondary schools offer courses in 3-D Visualization & Animation, Advertising Design, Audio Visual Technology, Desktop Publishing, Graphic Communications, Mass Media, Media Technology, Printing, and Web Design. A number of those secondary programs are PrintED accredited, aligning their curriculums with defined industry standards.

Graphic communications post-secondary education is provided at academies, universities, colleges, institutes of technology, and certain other collegiate-level institutions, such as vocational schools, trade schools, and career colleges awarding academic degrees or professional certifications.

Eight of the more than 125 Baccalaureate Degree Graphic Communications Programs in the United States have been accredited by the Accrediting Council for Collegiate Graphic Communications (ACCGC).

Scholarships are available for those who want to pursue higher education resulting in a graphic communications-related career.

Education is primarily a state and local responsibility in the United States. It is states and communities, as well as public and private organizations of all kinds, that establish schools and colleges, develop curricula, and determine requirements for enrollment and graduation. Contact your State Department of Education for specific information.

SkillsUSA is a partnership of students, teachers and industry working together to ensure America has a skilled work force. SkillsUSA is a national nonprofit organization serving teachers and high school and college students who are preparing for careers in trade, technical and skilled service occupations, including graphic communications.