2023 Best Value Graphic Communications Schools in Missouri
Identifying Quality Schools at More Affordable Prices
Finding the Best Graphic Communications School for You
In 2020-2021, 116 degrees and certificates were awarded to graphic communications students who went to a Missouri college or university. This makes it the #108 most popular major in the state.
With all the programs available today, it can be tough to choose which one is the best 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.
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 Missouri ranking. This report analyzed 3 schools in Missouri 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.
Our ranking of value is based on the quality of a program as defined in our per sticker price dollar. 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.
In our regional and nationwide rankings, out-of-state tution and fees are used in our calculations. Average in-state tuition and fees are used for our statewide rankings.
Best Missouri Schools for Affordable Quality in Graphic Communications
Our 2023 rankings named Ozarks Technical Community College the best value school in Missouri for graphic communications students. OTC is a large public school located in the medium-sized city of Springfield.
In-state tuition fees for undergraduate students at OTC are $4,924 per year. On average, graphic communication graduates from OTC take out $22,735 in student loans while working on their degree.
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Out of the 3 schools in Missouri that were part of this year’s ranking, Webster University landed the # 2 spot on the list. Located in the large suburb of Saint Louis, Webster is a private not-for-profit school with a medium-sized student population.
The average tuition and fees for an in-state undergraduate at Webster are $28,700 a year. After completing their degree, graphic communication graduates from Webster carry an average student debtload of $24,406.
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The excellent programs at Kansas City Art Institute helped the school earn the #3 place on this year’s ranking of the best graphic communications schools in Missouri. Kansas City Art Institute is a fairly small private not-for-profit school located in the city of Kansas City.
Kansas City Art Institute undergraduate students pay an average of $40,575 in in-state tuition and fees each year. The average amount in student loans that graphic communication majors at Kansas City Art Institute take out is $27,000.
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| State | Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|
| 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.
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 3 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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