2023 Best Graphic Communications Schools in the Plains States Region
Finding the Best Graphic Communications School for You
Out of all the majors we analyze each year, graphic communications was ranked #124 in the country. In fact 7,518 degrees and certificates were handed out in 2020-2021.
There are lots of options to pick from today when trying to decide which program is right 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.
To help you arm yourself with the information you need to make your decision, Course Advisor has developed this Best Graphic Communications Schools in the Plains States Region ranking. This report analyzed 11 schools in the Plains States Region to see which ones offered the best programs for students.
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2023 Best Graphic Communications Schools in the Plains States Region
Check out the graphic communication programs at these schools if you want to get the best education that money can buy.
Top 10 Best Graphic Communications Schools
Our 2023 rankings named Southeast Technical College the best school in the Plains States Region for graphic communications students. Southeast Tech is a small public school located in the rural area of Sioux Falls.
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Out of the 11 schools in the Plains States Region that were part of this year’s ranking, Institute of Production and Recording landed the # 2 spot on the list. Institute of Production and Recording is a fairly small private for-profit school located in the city of Minneapolis.
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Out of the 11 schools in the Plains States Region that were part of this year’s ranking, Webster University landed the # 3 spot on the list. Located in the large suburb of Saint Louis, Webster is a private not-for-profit college with a medium-sized student population.
While working on their degree, graphic communication majors at Webster accumulate an average of around $24,406 in student debt.
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You’ll join some of the best and brightest minds around you if you attend University of Minnesota - Duluth. The school came in at #4 on this year’s Best Graphic Communications Schools in the Plains States Region list. Located in the city of Duluth, UMN Duluth is a public school with a medium-sized student population.
On average, graphic communication graduates from UMN Duluth take out $26,500 in student loans while working on their degree. For students who choose a 10-year repayment plan, the average monthly student loan payment is $195.
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A rank of #5 on this year’s list means University of Northern Iowa is a great place for graphic communications students. UNI is a medium-sized public school located in the small city of Cedar Falls.
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Kirkwood Community College came in at #6 in this year’s edition of the Best Graphic Communications Schools in the Plains States Region ranking. Kirkwood Community College is a fairly large public school located in the city of Cedar Rapids.
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Pittsburg State University landed the #7 spot in the 2023 rankings for the best graphic communications programs. Pitt State is a medium-sized public school located in the distant town of Pittsburg.
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Minneapolis College of Art and Design came in at #8 in this year’s edition of the Best Graphic Communications Schools in the Plains States Region ranking. MCAD is a small private not-for-profit school located in the city of Minneapolis.
Graphic Communication majors at MCAD take out an average of $27,000 in student loans while working on their egree.
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With a ranking of #9, Ozarks Technical Community College did quite well on this year’s best schools for graphic communications students. OTC is a large public school located in the medium-sized city of Springfield.
The average amount in student loans that graphic communication majors at OTC take out is $22,735.
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Western Iowa Tech Community College ranked #10 on this year’s Best Graphic Communications Schools in the Plains States Region list. Located in the city of Sioux City, Western Iowa Tech Community College is a public college with a medium-sized student population.
After completing their degree, graphic communication graduates from Western Iowa Tech Community College carry an average student debtload of $11,000.
Request InformationBest Graphic Communications Colleges by State
Explore the best graphic communications schools for a specific state in the Plains States region.
| State | Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|
| Missouri | 116 |
| Minnesota | 98 |
| Kansas | 109 |
| Iowa | 75 |
| North Dakota | 2 |
| South Dakota | 15 |
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Rankings in Majors Related to Graphic Communication
One of 3 majors within the area of study, graphic communications has other similar majors worth exploring.
Majors Similar 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.
More about our data sources and methodologies.