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Bachelor of Fine Arts Graphic Design
Hone Your Natural Talent with a Degree in Graphic Design Online
Every day, you are bombarded with images that attempt to change your point of view. The internet and every traditional media have adapted to a visual communication style that demands increasingly more interactive advertisements, websites, and videos to connect with customers and audiences around the world. Whether you are a professional seeking to branch out with new skills, or you are entering the communications field for the first time, Liberty’s online Bachelor of Fine Arts – Graphic Design can help equip you with skills in visual communication skills.
Liberty University’s online bachelor’s in graphic design can teach you to strategically use visual elements to communicate messages and appeal to the emotions of your viewers. As a Christian university, Liberty’s mission is to Train Champions for Christ, and we aim to fulfill our mission by equipping the next generation of visual communication experts with these powerful tools, rooted in biblical ethics and values. Our goal is to help you use your artistic talents to positively influence your community while making an impact for Christ.
What Will You Study in Our Graphic Design Classes Online?
- Graphic design tools that can help you learn to create effective digital art
- Principles of visual communication that shape how people reach their audiences
- The history of art and how the influences of the past affect today’s visual designs
In the Bachelor of Science in Digital Design – Graphic Design, you can master foundational design concepts such as typography, vector illustration, digital imaging, and 2D/3D design using industry‑standard software like Adobe Creative Suite. You can deepen your artistic and visual communication skills through both theoretical coursework and hands‑on projects, including practicums and internships that can enhance your professional portfolio.
Potential Careers with a Degree in Graphic Design Online
- Art director
- Copy editor
- Corporate team builder
- Multimedia artist or animator
- Publication editor
- Web developer
Benefits of Liberty’s Graphic Design Online Degree
As a leader in distance education since 1985, we understand what it takes to create a flexible and affordable education for busy people. Since we have been investing in distance and online learning for decades, our experience has taught us how to streamline our degree options so you can focus on what really matters to you. While many schools offer online degrees, we believe Liberty stands out.
Here’s what sets us apart:
- Our online programs are backed by our brick-and-mortar campus – ranked as Niche.com’s #2 Best College Campus in America for 2026 – and that commitment to excellence extends to our online students as well. Earning your online BFA from a nonprofit university with this kind of recognition can help set you apart from others in your field.
- Most of our online tuition rates rank in the top 35% for affordability for 2025 when compared to our leading online competitors.
- To continue our mission of providing affordable education, electronic textbooks are provided for all undergraduate courses at no additional cost to you. As a full-time student, this could save you an estimated $800-2,000 per year on textbooks!
- Strengthen your visual storytelling skills through immersive, hands-on coursework in typography, vector graphics, digital imaging, 3D design, and interactive media.
- Build a professional portfolio and gain real-world experience through practicums, internships, and portfolio exhibitions that can help you prepare to pursue creative careers.
- Learn from industry-experienced faculty and receive constructive feedback as you create purpose-driven, market-ready designs rooted in visual communication best practices.
Military Benefits for the Graphic Design Online Degree
Service is important to us, so whether you’re currently serving in the Armed Forces, have served, or are married to someone who serves, we’re here to serve you. Liberty’s military benefits are available to:
- Active duty service members of the U.S. Armed Forces
- Reserve/National Guard
- Veterans/retirees
- Spouses of service members and veterans/retirees
- Current Department of Defense employees
We are proud to support you in your pursuit of a flexible and affordable online education by offering you the following benefits:
- Tuition discounts – $250 per credit hour for undergraduate courses
- Additional discount for veterans who serve in a civilian capacity as a First Responder (less than $565 per course)
- 8-week courses, 8 different start dates each year, and no set login times (may exclude certain courses such as practicums, internships, or field experiences)
- Potential college credit for military training
Credit Hours
Class Type
Online, 8-week courses
Transfer Credits
Transfer in up to 75% of the degree total
Next Start Date
Oct 20, 2025
Accreditation
Liberty University is accredited by SACSCOC
Bachelor of Fine Arts Graphic Design
- 100% online programs at the associate, bachelor’s, master’s, and doctoral level.*
- Earn credit for prior learning.
- Transfer in up to 75% of a bachelor’s degree.
- Transfer in up to 50% of a master’s degree.
* excludes licensure, certification, and some doctoral programs
Your goals on your time
We are committed to helping you achieve your goals and complete your degree as quickly as possible. One of our admissions counselors is ready to assist you with starting the process.
Contact Us: (800) 424-9595
Why Choose Liberty University?
Prepare for a Career
Go from merely surviving in your current job to thriving in the career of your dreams.
Enjoy Flexible Courses
Complete assignments at your own pace, at a time convenient to you within each week.
Access Academic Support
Access our electronic and print resources through the Jerry Falwell Library, writing resources, study aids, and IT support.
Grow in Your Faith
Each of our programs is grounded in biblical principles, and our professors consider teaching to be more than a job – it’s their calling.
Liberty’s online courses give you the ability to choose when and where you study.
Financing Options
Financial Aid
87% of all Liberty students in an online program are awarded financial aid.
Tuition Discounts
Available for military service members, including active duty, reserve, veterans, and their spouses, as well as emergency response personnel.
Corporate Tuition Assistance
Deferred – If your company reimburses you for the cost of your education, you submit your grades to your employer who pays you, and then you pay for your classes.
Other Payment Options are Available
Contact one of our admissions counselors for more information by calling (800) 424-9595.
An Accredited Private Education Made for You
As a nonprofit university, we have been pioneering distance education since 1985 and offer a unique and proven approach to online education.
Along with our advanced accreditations, we also have been recognized by the following organizations for our excellence in education.
Our online programs are backed by our brick-and-mortar campus – ranked as Niche.com’s #2 Best College Campus in America for 2026 – and that commitment to excellence extends to our online students as well.