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Best Value Graphic Communications Schools in the Middle Atlantic Region

2023 Best Value Graphic Communications Schools in the Middle Atlantic Region

Identifying Quality Schools at More Affordable Prices

10 Colleges
$23,526 Avg Tuition & Fees*
$26,516 Avg Salary

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. 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 Schools in the Middle Atlantic Region ranking is one of many tools that Course Advisor has developed to help you make your educational decision. This report analyzed 10 schools in the Middle Atlantic 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.

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.

Top 10 Best Graphic Communications Schools

Our 2023 rankings named Thaddeus Stevens College of Technology the best value school in the Middle Atlantic Region for graphic communications students. Located in the city of Lancaster, Thaddeus Stevens College of Technology is a public school with a small student population.

The average tuition and fees for an out-of-state undergraduate student at Thaddeus Stevens College of Technology are $8,450 a year. After completing their degree, graphic communication graduates from Thaddeus Stevens College of Technology carry an average student debtload of $11,899.

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$8,050 Average Tuition & Fees

Out of the 10 schools in the Middle Atlantic Region that were part of this year’s ranking, Borough of Manhattan Community College landed the # 2 spot on the list. Located in the city of New York, BMCC is a public college with a large student population.

BMCC undergraduate students pay an average of $8,050 in tuition and fees each year.

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$7,992 Average Tuition & Fees

You’ll join some of the best and brightest minds around you if you attend Middlesex County College. The school came in at #3 on this year’s Best Value Graphic Communications Schools in the Middle Atlantic Region list. Middlesex County College is a moderately-sized public school located in the suburb of Edison.

Middlesex County College undergraduate students pay an average of $7,992 in tuition and fees each year.

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The excellent programs at University of Maryland Global Campus helped the school earn the #4 place on this year’s ranking of the best graphic communications schools in the Middle Atlantic Region . UMGC is a fairly large public school located in the large suburb of Adelphi.

The average tuition and fees for an out-of-state undergraduate student at UMGC are $12,336 a year. Graphic Communication majors at UMGC take out an average of $25,250 in student loans while working on their egree.

UMGC also claimed a spot on our Best Graphic Communications Schools in the Middle Atlantic Region list. It’s in the top 15% of all schools in this category.

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#5

Buffalo State

Buffalo, NY
$18,396 Average Tuition & Fees

Out of the 10 schools in the Middle Atlantic Region that were part of this year’s ranking, Buffalo State landed the # 5 spot on the list. Buffalo State is a medium-sized public school located in the large city of Buffalo.

The average tuition and fees for an out-of-state undergraduate student at Buffalo State are $18,396 a year.

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With a ranking of #6, New Jersey Institute of Technology did quite well on this year’s best value schools for graphic communications students. NJIT is a large public school located in the large city of Newark.

NJIT undergraduate students pay an average of $34,034 in tuition and fees each year.

NJIT also claimed a spot on our Best Graphic Communications Schools in the Middle Atlantic Region list. It’s in the top 20% of all schools in this category.

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Rochester Institute of Technology ranked #7 on this year’s Best Value Graphic Communications Schools in the Middle Atlantic Region list. Located in the large suburb of Rochester, RIT is a private not-for-profit college with a large student population.

Out-of-state tuition fees for undergraduate students at RIT are $50,951 per year. After completing their degree, graphic communication graduates from RIT carry an average student debtload of $27,000.

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Alfred State College

Alfred, NY
$15,937 Average Tuition & Fees

With a ranking of #8, Alfred State College did quite well on this year’s best value schools for graphic communications students. Alfred State is a small public school located in the town of Alfred.

The average tuition and fees for an out-of-state undergraduate student at Alfred State are $15,937 a year. After completing their degree, graphic communication graduates from Alfred State carry an average student debtload of $27,000.

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#9

Pratt Institute - Main

Brooklyn, NY
$55,590 Average Tuition & Fees

With a ranking of #9, Pratt Institute - Main did quite well on this year’s best value schools for graphic communications students. Pratt Institute is a medium-sized private not-for-profit school located in the large city of Brooklyn.

Out-of-state tuition fees for undergraduate students at Pratt Institute are $55,590 per year. On average, graphic communication graduates from Pratt Institute take out $26,550 in student loans while working on their degree. For students who choose a 10-year repayment plan, the average monthly student loan payment is $1,190.

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School of Visual Arts

New York, NY
$45,000 Average Tuition & Fees

School of Visual Arts did quite well in this year’s ranking of the best value schools for graphic communications students. It came in at #10 on the list. SVA is a small private for-profit school located in the city of New York.

Out-of-state tuition fees for undergraduate students at SVA are $45,000 per year. Graphic Communication majors at SVA take out an average of $27,000 in student loans while working on their egree. When it comes time to repay the loan, graduates who are on a 10-year repayment plan pay an average monthly payment of $819.

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Best Graphic Communications Colleges by State

Explore the best graphic communications colleges for a specific state in the Middle Atlantic region.

State Degrees Awarded
Pennsylvania 108
New York 435
Maryland 126
New Jersey 131
District of Columbia 0
Delaware 11

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 10 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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