2023 Best Value Graphic Communications Schools in Colorado
Highlighting Quality Schools With More Affordable Pricing
Finding the Best Graphic Communications School for You
With 120 degrees and certificates handed out in 2020-2021, graphic communications is the #104 most popular major in Colorado.
It's not easy to decide which program to enroll in when you have so many options available. 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.
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 Colorado ranking. Our analysis looked at 2 schools in Colorado 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.
Best Colorado Schools for Affordable Quality in Graphic Communications
Our analysis found Front Range Community College to be the best value school for graphic communications students who want to pursue a degree in Colorado. FRCC is a fairly large public school located in the suburb of Westminster.
The average tuition and fees for an in-state undergraduate at FRCC are $4,032 a year. After completing their degree, graphic communication graduates from FRCC carry an average student debtload of $15,675.
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A rank of #2 on this year’s list means Rocky Mountain College of Art and Design is a great value for graphic communications students. RMCAD is a small private for-profit school located in the midsize city of Lakewood.
The average tuition and fees for an in-state undergraduate at RMCAD are $21,615 a year. After completing their degree, graphic communication graduates from RMCAD carry an average student debtload of $36,529.
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| State | Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|
| Utah | 62 |
| Idaho | 33 |
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Majors Related to Graphic Communication
Graphic Communications is one of 3 different types of programs to choose from.
Most Popular Related Majors
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Audiovisual Communications | 6,229 |
| Communications Technology | 915 |
| Other Communication Technology | 164 |
Notes and References
*These averages are for the top 2 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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