Palm Beach State College offers an Associate of Science and an Associate of Applied Science degree in Graphic Design – Classic Portfolio. There are two certificate programs Web Design and Animation. After completion of their educational goal, students are encouraged to continue their education at a four-year institution or pursue work in the industry.

In the Classic Portfolio program students are trained in design fundamentals, typography, color design, software and conceptualization to use their skills in problem-solving. Each student develops a portfolio of visual design from coursework in all areas of the Graphic Design curriculum. The Classic Portfolio is developed in preparation for entering a 4-year design institution, as well as providing potential work as a freelance designer in corporate communications, package design, and advertising and in the printing industry.

In the Web Design or Animation - one-year certificate program, students prepare a portfolio of web design, short animations, and multimedia. Design fundamentals, color design and typography are important courses in developing a web designer's sense of visual structure. In these certificates students add to the preparation to enter a 4-year institution to continue their studies or develop a portfolio to enter the job market in web design commerce.