2023 Best Value Graphic Communications Bachelor's Degree Schools in the Great Lakes Region
Highlighting Quality Schools With More Affordable Pricing
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. With more and more schools offering online options, you could even register for a great program on the other side of the country. On top of that, there are a considerable number of trade schools that offer fast-track entry to many fields.
The Best Value Graphic Communications Bachelor's Degree Schools in the Great Lakes Region ranking is one of many tools that Course Advisor has developed to help you make your educational decision. Our analysis looked at 11 schools in the Great Lakes Region to see which bachelor's degree programs offered the best value experiences for graphic communication students with the aim of identifying those quality schools that are more affordable than some of their counterparts.
This ranking is not just a list of inexpensive schools. We also consider each school's quality, since we believe a low-quality school may not be a 'bargain' at any price. Specifically, our score for quality is discounted by the published tuition and fees charged by the given college. This gives the cost per unit of quality for each college. The more quality your dollar buys, the better the value.
For nationwide and regional rankings, we use out-of-state tuition and fees in our calculations. For statewide rankings, we use average in-state tuition and fees.
Top 10 Best Graphic Communications Bachelor's Degree Schools
Our 2023 rankings named University of Wisconsin - Stout the best value school in the Great Lakes Region for graphic communications students working on their bachelor’s degree. Located in the town of Menomonie, UW - Stout is a public school with a medium-sized student population.
The average tuition and fees for an out-of-state undergraduate student at UW - Stout are $17,820 a year.
On top of its placing in our value ranking, UW - Stout also did well on our Best Graphic Communications Bachelor’s Degree Schools in the Great Lakes Region list. It’s in the top 10% of all schools reviewed in this analysis.
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You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend Ferris State University. It ranked #2 on our 2023 Best Value Graphic Communications Bachelor’s Degree Schools in the Great Lakes Region list. Located in the town of Big Rapids, Ferris is a public college with a fairly large student population.
The average tuition and fees for an out-of-state undergraduate student at Ferris are $13,188 a year. Graphic Communication majors at Ferris take out an average of $28,112 in student loans while working on their Bachelor's Degree.
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A rank of #3 on this year’s list means Western Illinois University is a great value for graphic communications students working on their bachelor’s degree. WIU is a moderately-sized public school located in the town of Macomb.
Out-of-state tuition fees for undergraduate students at WIU are $13,297 per year.
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Out of the 11 schools in the Great Lakes Region that were part of this year’s ranking, Illinois State University landed the # 4 spot on the list. Located in the medium-sized suburb of Normal, Illinois State is a public college with a fairly large student population.
Out-of-state tuition fees for undergraduate students at Illinois State are $24,172 per year.
On top of its placing in our value ranking, Illinois State also did well on our Best Graphic Communications Bachelor’s Degree Schools in the Great Lakes Region list. It’s in the top 15% of all schools reviewed in this analysis.
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You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend Bowling Green State University - Main Campus. It ranked #5 on our 2023 Best Value Graphic Communications Bachelor’s Degree Schools in the Great Lakes Region list. Located in the town of Bowling Green, BGSU is a public school with a large student population.
Out-of-state tuition fees for undergraduate students at BGSU are $21,050 per year. Assuming that a graduate chooses a 10-year repayment plan, the average monthly loan payment is $285.
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Carroll University did quite well in this year’s ranking of the best places for graphic communications students to get a bachelor’s degree. It came in at #6 on the list. Located in the small city of Waukesha, Carroll U is a private not-for-profit school with a small student population.
Out-of-state tuition fees for undergraduate students at Carroll U are $35,140 per year.
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Huntington University did quite well in this year’s ranking of the best places for graphic communications students to get a bachelor’s degree. It came in at #7 on the list. Huntington is a small private not-for-profit school located in the distant town of Huntington.
The average tuition and fees for an out-of-state undergraduate student at Huntington are $28,192 a year.
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Columbia College Chicago ranked #8 on this year’s Best Value Graphic Communications Bachelor’s Degree Schools in the Great Lakes Region list. Columbia is a moderately-sized private not-for-profit school located in the large city of Chicago.
The average tuition and fees for an out-of-state undergraduate student at Columbia are $27,786 a year. After completing their Bachelor's Degree, graphic communication graduates from Columbia carry an average student debtload of $26,100. Assuming that a graduate chooses a 10-year repayment plan, the average monthly loan payment is $603.
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College for Creative Studies came in at #9 in this year’s edition of the Best Value Graphic Communications Bachelor’s Degree Schools in the Great Lakes Region ranking. CCS is a small private not-for-profit school located in the city of Detroit.
The average tuition and fees for an out-of-state undergraduate student at CCS are $47,585 a year. After completing their Bachelor's Degree, graphic communication graduates from CCS carry an average student debtload of $28,697. Assuming that a graduate chooses a 10-year repayment plan, the average monthly loan payment is $693.
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Columbus College of Art and Design landed the #9 spot in the 2023 rankings for the best value bachelor’s degree graphic communications programs. CCAD is a small private not-for-profit school located in the large city of Columbus.
Out-of-state tuition fees for undergraduate students at CCAD are $37,370 per year. For students who choose a 10-year repayment plan, the average monthly student loan payment is $600.
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Request InformationBest Graphic Communications Colleges by State
Explore the best graphic communications schools for a specific state in the Great Lakes region.
| State | Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|
| Michigan | 190 |
| Ohio | 201 |
| Illinois | 345 |
| Indiana | 18 |
| Wisconsin | 102 |
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Majors Related to Graphic Communication
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.
- 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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