Find Schools

Study Area & Zipcode

Best Value Graphic Communications Schools in New York

Find Schools Near

2023 Best Value Graphic Communications Schools in New York

Highlighting Quality Schools With More Affordable Pricing

6 Colleges
$25,811 Avg Tuition & Fees*
$25,461 Avg Salary

Finding the Best Graphic Communications School for You

In 2020-2021, 435 degrees and certificates were awarded to graphic communications students who went to a New York college or university. This makes it the #117 most popular major in the state.

It's not easy to decide which program to enroll in when you have so many options available. 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.

Along with in-depth profiles of schools and the programs they offer, Course Advisor has created the Best Value Graphic Communications Schools in New York to help you in your search for the best school for you. Our analysis looked at 6 schools in New York to see which 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.

Our ranking of value is based on the quality of a program as defined in our per sticker price dollar. 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.

In our regional and nationwide rankings, out-of-state tution and fees are used in our calculations. For statewide rankings, we use average in-state tuition and fees.

2023 Best Value Graphic Communications Schools in New York

Check out the graphic communication programs at these schools if you want to get the best value for your educational dollar.

Best New York Schools for Affordable Quality in Graphic Communications

$5,170 Average Tuition & Fees

Our analysis found Borough of Manhattan Community College to be the best value school for graphic communications students who want to pursue a degree in New York. BMCC is a large public school located in the city of New York.

The average tuition and fees for an in-state undergraduate at BMCC are $5,170 a year.

Read full report on Graphic Communications at Borough of Manhattan Community College

#2

Buffalo State

Buffalo, NY
$8,486 Average Tuition & Fees

You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend Buffalo State. It ranked #2 on our 2023 Best Value Graphic Communications Schools in New York list. Located in the city of Buffalo, Buffalo State is a public college with a moderately-sized student population.

Buffalo State undergraduate students pay an average of $8,486 in in-state tuition and fees each year.

Read full report on Graphic Communications at Buffalo State

#3

Alfred State College

Alfred, NY
$8,857 Average Tuition & Fees

A rank of #3 on this year’s list means Alfred State College is a great value for graphic communications students. Located in the remote town of Alfred, Alfred State is a public school with a small student population.

Alfred State undergraduate students pay an average of $8,857 in in-state tuition and fees each year. While working on their degree, graphic communication majors at Alfred State accumulate an average of around $27,000 in student debt.

Full Graphic Communications at Alfred State College Report

$50,951 Average Tuition & Fees

You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend Rochester Institute of Technology. It ranked #4 on our 2023 Best Value Graphic Communications Schools in New York list. RIT is a fairly large private not-for-profit school located in the suburb of Rochester.

In-state tuition fees for undergraduate students at RIT are $50,951 per year. While working on their degree, graphic communication majors at RIT accumulate an average of around $27,000 in student debt.

As a testament to the quality of education it offers, RIT also is in the top 15% of our Best Graphic Communications Schools in New York ranking.

Full Graphic Communications at Rochester Institute of Technology Report

#5

Pratt Institute - Main

Brooklyn, NY
$55,590 Average Tuition & Fees

The excellent programs at Pratt Institute - Main helped the school earn the #5 place on this year’s ranking of the best graphic communications schools in New York. Located in the city of Brooklyn, Pratt Institute is a private not-for-profit college with a medium-sized student population.

The average tuition and fees for an in-state undergraduate at Pratt Institute are $55,590 a year. The average amount in student loans that graphic communication majors at Pratt Institute take out is $26,550. Assuming that a graduate chooses a 10-year repayment plan, the average monthly loan payment is $1,190.

Read full report on Graphic Communications at Pratt Institute - Main

#6

School of Visual Arts

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

School of Visual Arts ranked #6 on this year’s Best Value Graphic Communications Schools in New York list. Located in the city of New York, SVA is a private for-profit school with a small student population.

The average tuition and fees for an in-state undergraduate at SVA are $45,000 a year. On average, graphic communication graduates from SVA take out $27,000 in student loans while working on their degree. For students who choose a 10-year repayment plan, the average monthly student loan payment is $819.

Full Graphic Communications at School of Visual Arts Report

Best Value Graphic Communications Colleges in the Middle Atlantic Region

Explore all the Best Value Graphic Communications Colleges in the Middle Atlantic Area or other specific states within that region.

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

Graphic Communications is one of 3 different types of programs to choose from.

Related Major Annual Graduates
Audiovisual Communications 6,229
Communications Technology 915
Other Communication Technology 164

Notes and References

*These averages are for the top 6 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.

More about our data sources and methodologies.

Featured Schools

Find Schools Near You

Our free school finder matches students with accredited colleges across the U.S.