2023 Best Value Graphic Communications Schools in the Plains States Region
Identifying Quality Schools at More Affordable Prices
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. 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.
The Best Value Graphic Communications Schools in the Plains States 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 Plains States Region 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.
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.
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2023 Best Value Graphic Communications Schools in the Plains States Region
The colleges and universities below are the best value schools for graphic communication majors pursuing a .
Top 10 Best Graphic Communications Schools
Our analysis found Southeast Technical College to be the best value school for graphic communications students who want to pursue a degree in the Plains States Region . Southeast Tech is a small public school located in the rural area of Sioux Falls.
Out-of-state tuition fees for undergraduate students at Southeast Tech are $7,650 per year.
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Out of the 11 schools in the Plains States Region that were part of this year’s ranking, Western Iowa Tech Community College landed the # 2 spot on the list. Located in the small city of Sioux City, Western Iowa Tech Community College is a public college with a medium-sized student population.
The average tuition and fees for an out-of-state undergraduate student at Western Iowa Tech Community College are $4,826 a year. After completing their degree, graphic communication graduates from Western Iowa Tech Community College carry an average student debtload of $11,000.
Out of the 11 schools in the Plains States Region that were part of this year’s ranking, Kirkwood Community College landed the # 3 spot on the list. Kirkwood Community College is a large public school located in the medium-sized city of Cedar Rapids.
The average tuition and fees for an out-of-state undergraduate student at Kirkwood Community College are $7,072 a year.
You’ll join some of the best and brightest minds around you if you attend Ozarks Technical Community College. The school came in at #4 on this year’s Best Value Graphic Communications Schools in the Plains States Region list. OTC is a fairly large public school located in the city of Springfield.
OTC undergraduate students pay an average of $6,028 in tuition and fees each year. The average amount in student loans that graphic communication majors at OTC take out is $22,735.
Read full report on Graphic Communications at Ozarks Technical Community College
You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend Institute of Production and Recording. It ranked #5 on our 2023 Best Value Graphic Communications Schools in the Plains States Region list. Institute of Production and Recording is a fairly small private for-profit school located in the city of Minneapolis.
The average tuition and fees for an out-of-state undergraduate student at Institute of Production and Recording are $19,845 a year.
University of Minnesota - Duluth came in at #6 in this year’s edition of the Best Value Graphic Communications Schools in the Plains States Region ranking. Located in the city of Duluth, UMN Duluth is a public school with a medium-sized student population.
Out-of-state tuition fees for undergraduate students at UMN Duluth are $19,148 per year. On average, graphic communication graduates from UMN Duluth take out $26,500 in student loans while working on their degree. For students who choose a 10-year repayment plan, the average monthly student loan payment is $195.
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University of Northern Iowa did quite well in this year’s ranking of the best value schools for graphic communications students. It came in at #7 on the list. UNI is a moderately-sized public school located in the small city of Cedar Falls.
UNI undergraduate students pay an average of $19,753 in tuition and fees each year.
As a testament to the quality of education it offers, UNI also is in the top 10% of our Best Graphic Communications Schools in the Plains States Region ranking.
Pittsburg State University landed the #8 spot in the 2023 rankings for the best value graphic communications programs. Pitt State is a moderately-sized public school located in the town of Pittsburg.
The average tuition and fees for an out-of-state undergraduate student at Pitt State are $19,088 a year.
Read full report on Graphic Communications at Pittsburg State University
Webster University landed the #9 spot in the 2023 rankings for the best value graphic communications programs. Located in the suburb of Saint Louis, Webster is a private not-for-profit college with a medium-sized student population.
The average tuition and fees for an out-of-state undergraduate student at Webster are $28,700 a year. While working on their degree, graphic communication majors at Webster accumulate an average of around $24,406 in student debt.
Read full report on Graphic Communications at Webster University
Minneapolis College of Art and Design landed the #10 spot in the 2023 rankings for the best value graphic communications programs. MCAD is a fairly small private not-for-profit school located in the large city of Minneapolis.
The average tuition and fees for an out-of-state undergraduate student at MCAD are $41,794 a year. Graphic Communication majors at MCAD take out an average of $27,000 in student loans while working on their egree.
Best Graphic Communications Colleges by State
Explore the best graphic communications colleges for a specific state in the Plains States region.
| State | Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|
| Missouri | 116 |
| Minnesota | 98 |
| Kansas | 109 |
| Iowa | 75 |
| North Dakota | 2 |
| South Dakota | 15 |
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Graphic Communications Related Majors for Graphic Communication
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 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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