2023 Best Value Graphic Communications Schools in the Far Western US Region
Highlighting Quality Schools With More Affordable Pricing
Finding the Best Graphic Communications 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.
To help you arm yourself with the information you need to make your decision, Course Advisor has developed this Best Value Graphic Communications Schools in the Far Western US Region ranking. This report analyzed 11 schools in the Far Western US Region to see which ones offered the best value programs for graphic communication students. The goal was to highlight schools with more affordable prices than others offering similar quality experiences.
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 Schools
Our analysis found California Polytechnic State University - San Luis Obispo to be the best value school for graphic communications students who want to pursue a degree in the Far Western US Region . Cal Poly San Luis Obispo is a fairly large public school located in the small suburb of San Luis Obispo.
Cal Poly San Luis Obispo undergraduate students pay an average of $28,105 in tuition and fees each year. On average, graphic communication graduates from Cal Poly San Luis Obispo take out $17,922 in student loans while working on their degree. The average monthly payment of a loan this size is about $266, assuming that the borrower is on a 10-year repayment plan.
On top of its placing in our value ranking, Cal Poly San Luis Obispo also did well on our Best Graphic Communications Schools in the Far Western US Region list. It’s in the top 5% of all schools reviewed in this analysis.
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A rank of #2 on this year’s list means Art Center College of Design is a great value for graphic communications students. Located in the midsize city of Pasadena, Art Center College of Design is a private not-for-profit school with a small student population.
Out-of-state tuition fees for undergraduate students at Art Center College of Design are $48,044 per year.
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The excellent programs at Cogswell College helped the school earn the #3 place on this year’s ranking of the best graphic communications schools in the Far Western US Region . Cogswell is a fairly small private for-profit school located in the city of San Jose.
Cogswell undergraduate students pay an average of $21,784 in tuition and fees each year. Graphic Communication majors at Cogswell take out an average of $31,000 in student loans while working on their egree. This translates to an average monthly loan payment of $629, based on a 10-year repayment plan.
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You’ll join some of the best and brightest minds around you if you attend Academy of Art University. The school came in at #4 on this year’s Best Value Graphic Communications Schools in the Far Western US Region list. Located in the large city of San Francisco, Academy of Art University is a private for-profit school with a moderately-sized student population.
Academy of Art University undergraduate students pay an average of $25,424 in tuition and fees each year. While working on their degree, graphic communication majors at Academy of Art University accumulate an average of around $31,250 in student debt. 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 SAE Expression College. It ranked #5 on our 2023 Best Value Graphic Communications Schools in the Far Western US Region list. Located in the suburb of Emeryville, SAE Expression College is a private for-profit school with a small student population.
The average tuition and fees for an out-of-state undergraduate student at SAE Expression College are $25,672 a year. On average, graphic communication graduates from SAE Expression College take out $34,006 in student loans while working on their degree.
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With a ranking of #6, DigiPen Institute of Technology did quite well on this year’s best value schools for graphic communications students. Located in the small city of Redmond, Digipen is a private for-profit school with a small student population.
Digipen undergraduate students pay an average of $34,900 in tuition and fees each year. On average, graphic communication graduates from Digipen take out $27,000 in student loans while working on their degree. Assuming that a graduate chooses a 10-year repayment plan, the average monthly loan payment is $966.
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University of Hawaii at Manoa came in at #7 in this year’s edition of the Best Value Graphic Communications Schools in the Far Western US Region ranking. UH Manoa is a large public school located in the large city of Honolulu.
The average tuition and fees for an out-of-state undergraduate student at UH Manoa are $34,218 a year. While working on their degree, graphic communication majors at UH Manoa accumulate an average of around $16,500 in student debt.
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Laguna College of Art and Design landed the #8 spot in the 2023 rankings for the best value graphic communications programs. Located in the rural area of Laguna Beach, LCAD is a private not-for-profit college with a fairly small student population.
LCAD undergraduate students pay an average of $33,600 in tuition and fees each year. While working on their degree, graphic communication majors at LCAD accumulate an average of around $27,000 in student debt.
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California College of the Arts came in at #9 in this year’s edition of the Best Value Graphic Communications Schools in the Far Western US Region ranking. Located in the city of San Francisco, California College of the Arts is a private not-for-profit school with a small student population.
California College of the Arts undergraduate students pay an average of $52,312 in tuition and fees each year. The average amount in student loans that graphic communication majors at California College of the Arts take out is $26,899. 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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Los Angeles Film School landed the #10 spot in the 2023 rankings for the best value graphic communications programs. Located in the large city of Hollywood, LA Film School is a private for-profit school with a medium-sized student population.
On average, graphic communication graduates from LA Film School take out $29,645 in student loans while working on their degree.
Request InformationBest Graphic Communications Colleges by State
Explore the best graphic communications colleges 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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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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