Clemson University's School of Packaging offers undergraduate and graduate degrees that arm students with a core curriculum; then they are required to choose a specialty, one of which is graphic design for packaging. As with all of the programs' specialties, students who specialize in graphic design for packaging are challenged to devise new packaging styles and greener methods. Courses include Packaging Design Fundamentals and Packaging Design & Development.
The Rochester Institute of Technology offers bachelor's and master's degrees in packaging science. Both programs cover packaging design and feature an industrial advisory board that offers real-world expertise on technical and professional matters in the industry. The college also offers an executive master's program designed for professionals with at least five years of experience in the field. For the bachelor's degree, coursework includes Engineering Design Graphics and Packaging For Marketing; for the master's degree, students take Advanced Packaging Design.
The University of Florida's department of agricultural and biological engineering offers a curriculum in packaging science that introduces students to the field with core classes in the sciences and engineering. Then the curriculum expands to offer students a comprehensive skill set, including graphic design as it applies to package engineering, printing and marketing. Design-specific courses include Package Decoration and Senior Design In Packaging.
The Pratt Institute of New York City offers a graduate degree in package design. The master's degree focuses on building the skills necessary for developing new packaging concepts. The curriculum covers every aspect of packaging design, from brand development to form, but emphasizes a graphic design core, with a focus on typography and digital design.