2023 Best Value Graphic Communications Associate Degree Schools in the Plains States Region
Identifying Quality Schools at More Affordable Prices
Finding the Best Graphic Communications Associate Degree 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.
The Best Value Graphic Communications Associate Degree Schools in the Plains States Region ranking is one of many tools that Course Advisor has developed to help you make your educational decision. This report analyzed 5 schools in the Plains States Region to see which ones offered the best value associate degree programs for graphic communication students. The goal was to highlight schools with more affordable prices than others offering similar quality experiences.
When determining this ranking, we place a high emphasis on the school's quality as well as its sticker price. Even though a college may be affordable, it may not offer value. More specifically, we discount our quality score by the published tuition and fees charged by a school. This gives the cost per unit of quality for each college. The value is determined by how much quality your dollar buys.
Our calculations use out-of-state tuition and fees in our nationwide and regional rankings. Average in-state tuition and fees are used for our statewide rankings.
Best Plains States Region Schools for Affordable Quality for an Associate in Graphic Communications
Our analysis found Southeast Technical College to be the best value school for graphic communications students who want to pursue a associate degree in the Plains States Region . Southeast Tech is a small public school located in the rural area of Sioux Falls.
The average tuition and fees for an out-of-state undergraduate student at Southeast Tech are $7,650 a year.
On top of its placing in our value ranking, Southeast Tech also did well on our Best Graphic Communications Associate Degree Schools in the Plains States Region list. It’s in the top 20% of all schools reviewed in this analysis.
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The excellent associate degree programs at Western Iowa Tech Community College helped the school earn the #2 place on this year’s ranking of the best value graphic communications schools in the Plains States Region . Located in the small city of Sioux City, Western Iowa Tech Community College is a public school with a moderately-sized student population.
Out-of-state tuition fees for undergraduate students at Western Iowa Tech Community College are $4,826 per year.
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Out of the 5 schools in the Plains States Region that were part of this year’s ranking, Kirkwood Community College landed the # 3 spot on the list. Kirkwood Community College is a large public school located in the midsize city of Cedar Rapids.
Out-of-state tuition fees for undergraduate students at Kirkwood Community College are $7,072 per year.
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You’ll join some of the best and brightest minds around you if you attend Ozarks Technical Community College. The school came in at #4 on this year’s Best Value Graphic Communications Associate Degree Schools in the Plains States Region list. OTC is a large public school located in the city of Springfield.
Out-of-state tuition fees for undergraduate students at OTC are $6,028 per year. The average amount in student loans that graphic communication majors at OTC take out while working on their Associate Degree is $23,223.
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You’ll join some of the best and brightest minds around you if you attend Institute of Production and Recording. The school came in at #5 on this year’s Best Value Graphic Communications Associate Degree Schools in the Plains States Region list. Institute of Production and Recording is a small private for-profit school located in the city of Minneapolis.
Institute of Production and Recording undergraduate students pay an average of $19,845 in tuition and fees each year.
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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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Graphic Communications Related Majors for 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 5 schools only.
- 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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