2023 Best Graphic Communications Bachelor's Degree Schools in the Far Western US Region
Finding the Best Graphic Communications Bachelor's Degree School for You
Graphic Communications is the #124 most popular major in the country with 7,518 degrees and certificates awarded in 2020-2021.
There are so many programs in today's world that it can tough to figure out which one is the right one for you. As online education oppotunities continue to grow, you're not restricted to just schools in your local area anymore. Even some of the 'big name' schools are offering online courses. Also, there are a number of trade schools with offerings that you might find attractive.
Along with in-depth profiles of schools and the programs they offer, Course Advisor has created the Best Graphic Communications Bachelor's Degree Schools in the Far Western US Region to help you in your search for the best school for you. This report analyzed 11 schools in the Far Western US Region to see which ones offered the best bachelor's degree programs for students. The factors used to develop this ranking include those related to how in-demand the school is, the overall quality of the school, and post-graduation wages, and more.
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2023 Best Graphic Communications Bachelor’s Degree Schools in the Far Western US Region
Check out the graphic communication bachelor's degree programs at these schools if you want to get the best education that money can buy.
Top 10 Best Graphic Communications Bachelor's Degree Schools
Our 2023 rankings named Art Center College of Design the best school in the Far Western US Region for graphic communications students working on their bachelor’s degree. Located in the city of Pasadena, Art Center College of Design is a private not-for-profit school with a small student population.
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You’ll join some of the best and brightest minds around you if you attend California Polytechnic State University - San Luis Obispo. The school came in at #2 on this year’s Best Graphic Communications Bachelor’s Degree Schools in the Far Western US Region list. Cal Poly San Luis Obispo is a very large public school located in the suburb of San Luis Obispo.
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You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend Academy of Art University. It ranked #3 on our 2023 Best Graphic Communications Bachelor’s Degree Schools in the Far Western US Region list. Located in the city of San Francisco, Academy of Art University is a private for-profit school with a moderately-sized student population.
After completing their Bachelor's Degree, graphic communication graduates from Academy of Art University carry an average student debtload of $36,725. For students who choose a 10-year repayment plan, the average monthly student loan payment is $1,111.
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You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend Cogswell College. It ranked #4 on our 2023 Best Graphic Communications Bachelor’s Degree Schools in the Far Western US Region list. Cogswell is a small private for-profit school located in the city of San Jose.
This translates to an average monthly loan payment of $629, based on a 10-year repayment plan.
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A rank of #5 on this year’s list means DigiPen Institute of Technology is a great place for graphic communications students working on their bachelor’s degree. Located in the city of Redmond, Digipen is a private for-profit college with a small student population.
On average, graphic communication graduates from Digipen take out $26,629 in student loans while working on their Bachelor's Degree. Assuming that a graduate chooses a 10-year repayment plan, the average monthly loan payment is $966.
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Laurus College came in at #6 in this year’s edition of the Best Graphic Communications Bachelor’s Degree Schools in the Far Western US Region ranking. Located in the small city of San Luis Obispo, Laurus College is a private for-profit school with a small student population.
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University of Hawaii at Manoa ranked #7 on this year’s Best Graphic Communications Bachelor’s Degree Schools in the Far Western US Region list. UH Manoa is a large public school located in the large city of Honolulu.
After completing their Bachelor's Degree, graphic communication graduates from UH Manoa carry an average student debtload of $18,375.
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SAE Expression College landed the #8 spot in the 2023 rankings for the best bachelor’s degree graphic communications programs. Located in the suburb of Emeryville, SAE Expression College is a private for-profit college with a fairly small student population.
On average, graphic communication graduates from SAE Expression College take out $35,619 in student loans while working on their Bachelor's Degree.
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Laguna College of Art and Design ranked #9 on this year’s Best Graphic Communications Bachelor’s Degree Schools in the Far Western US Region list. Located in the rural area of Laguna Beach, LCAD is a private not-for-profit college with a fairly small student population.
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California College of the Arts came in at #10 in this year’s edition of the Best Graphic Communications Bachelor’s Degree Schools in the Far Western US Region ranking. Located in the large city of San Francisco, California College of the Arts is a private not-for-profit college with a small student population.
When it comes time to repay the loan, graduates who are on a 10-year repayment plan pay an average monthly payment of $292.
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Explore the best graphic communications schools for a specific state in the Far Western US region.
| State | Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|
| California | 1,036 |
| Washington | 150 |
| Oregon | 16 |
| Nevada | 0 |
| Hawaii | 113 |
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Graphic Communications Related Rankings by Major
Graphic Communications is one of 3 different types of programs to choose from.
Most Popular Majors Related to Graphic Communication
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Audiovisual Communications | 6,229 |
| Communications Technology | 915 |
| Other Communication Technology | 164 |
Notes and References
*These averages are for the top 11 schools only.
- Read more about our ranking methodology.
- The Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS) from the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), a branch of the U.S. Department of Education (DOE) serves as the core of the rest of our data about colleges.
- Some other college data, including much of the graduate earnings data, comes from the U.S. Department of Education’s (College Scorecard).
- Credit for the banner image above goes to Auburn University College of Architecture, Design and Construction.
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