GDUSA again taps PCA&D as a top graphic design school
Tuesday, May 27th, 2025

Congratulations to the Graphic Design Department at Pennsylvania College of Art & Design, which again has been named a top school in the nation for graphic design studies. The honor, from GDUSA, is shaped by gathering objective factors and insights from GDUSA’s relationships with designers, educators, hiring managers, and recruiters.
“The Graphic Design Department is thrilled and honored to once again be named one of the top Graphic Design schools by GDUSA,” said Department Chair Maria Hostetter. “Our exceptionally talented design faculty continue to cultivate the next generation of creatives and problem solvers.
“Their dedication to the Graphic Design industry and our students drives PCA&D’s excellence in education.”
According to GDUSA, the selected institutions “don’t just teach design; they nurture talent, expand minds, and prepare the next generation of creatives for impactful careers in the real world. Our list is diverse, featuring long-established art and design schools, renowned university departments, and innovative online or hybrid programs catering to undergraduate, graduate, and continuing education students.”
The New York-based GDUSA is a ource of news and information for graphic designers and the broader creative community.
Top photo: Maria Hostetter, Department Chair