Graphic Design Certificate

Develop your creative and technical skills while learning industry-standard design software

Program Fast Facts

  • Start date: September 5, 2024
  • Live online classes meet Thursdays
    7:30 – 8:30 p.m. CST
    +4 hours/week of self-paced study
  • Online
  • 7 months
  • 2,999 Priority Tuition
    (expires 8/22/24)
    $3,249 Standard Tuition

Tuition and Financial Aid

Tuition and Fees

 Priority Tuition Rate (expires 8/22/24)  $2,999
 Standard Tuition Rate  $3,249

Textbooks and Adobe® Creative Cloud® subscription are not included in the cost of the course and can be purchased online or at a bookstore of your choice. You will receive the book list by email before the first class begins.

Financing Options

Continuing Education Loan

Students may qualify for a Smart Option Student Loan, offered by Sallie Mae.

Your Sallie Mae Loan application must be completed and approved 14 days before the first day of the program. Loan amount cannot exceed 125% the cost of tuition.

Payment Plans

Payment plans are available for this program, so that you don’t have pay in full at the time of registration.


Select the “Payment Plan” option on the program application questionnaire to get started.
Payment plan requests must be submitted and approved no less than 14 days before the first day of class.

Employer Funding

Many employers offer tuition reimbursement. Ask your supervisor or HR representative if this benefit is available to you.

SMU CAPE certificate programs are eligible for tuition benefits through Guild.
If your company participates, visit sponsorship.guildeducation.com and enter the school name as "Southern Methodist University" to find this certificate program.

Veterans Discount

Active military, spouses, and veterans receive a special 10% tuition discount on all SMU CAPE programs and courses.