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2023 Most Popular Online Graphic Communications Schools

22 Colleges
$28,311 Avg Salary
$25,483 Avg Student Debt

Graphic Communications is the #124 most popular major in the country with 7,518 degrees and certificates awarded in 2020-2021.

Today's students have lots of options to pick from when considering higher education opportunities. 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.

To help you arm yourself with the information you need to make your decision, Course Advisor has developed this Most Popular Online Graphic Communications Schools ranking. This report analyzed 22 schools in the United States to see which ones were the most popular online programs for students. To create this ranking we looked at how many students graduated from schools with online programs.

The following schools top our list of the Most Popular Online Graphic Communications Colleges.

#1

Academy of Art University

San Francisco, CA

Our 2023 rankings named Academy of Art University the most popular online school in the United States for graphic communications students. Located in the large city of San Francisco, Academy of Art University is a private for-profit school with a medium-sized student population.

While working on their degree, graphic communication majors at Academy of Art University accumulate an average of around $31,250 in student debt. For students who choose a 10-year repayment plan, the average monthly student loan payment is $1,111.

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#2

George Mason University

Fairfax, VA

You’ll join some of the best and brightest minds around you if you attend George Mason University. The school came in at #2 on this year’s Most Popular Online Graphic Communications Schools list. Located in the suburb of Fairfax, GMU is a public school with a very large student population.

The average amount in student loans that graphic communication majors at GMU take out is $23,250.

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The excellent online programs at University of Maryland Global Campus helped the school earn the #3 place on this year’s ranking of the best graphic communications schools in the United States. Located in the suburb of Adelphi, UMGC is a public college with a very large student population.

On average, graphic communication graduates from UMGC take out $25,250 in student loans while working on their degree.

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The excellent online programs at Columbus State Community College helped the school earn the #3 place on this year’s ranking of the best graphic communications schools in the United States. Located in the large city of Columbus, Columbus State is a public school with a fairly large student population.

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The excellent online programs at Somerset Community College helped the school earn the #5 place on this year’s ranking of the best graphic communications schools in the United States. Located in the remote town of Somerset, SCC is a public college with a moderately-sized student population.

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Rocky Mountain College of Art and Design landed the #6 spot in the 2023 rankings for the best graphic communications programs. RMCAD is a small private for-profit school located in the midsize city of Lakewood.

While working on their degree, graphic communication majors at RMCAD accumulate an average of around $36,529 in student debt.

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#7

College of San Mateo

San Mateo, CA

College of San Mateo did quite well in this year’s ranking of the best schools for graphic communications students. It came in at #7 on the list. CSM is a moderately-sized public school located in the medium-sized city of San Mateo.

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Southwestern Oregon Community College ranked #8 on this year’s Most Popular Online Graphic Communications Schools list. SWOCC is a small public school located in the remote town of Coos Bay.

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Hazard Community and Technical College ranked #9 on this year’s Most Popular Online Graphic Communications Schools list. Hazard Community and Technical College is a small public school located in the remote town of Hazard.

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Digital Media Institute at InterTech landed the #9 spot in the 2023 rankings for the best graphic communications programs. Digital Media Institute at InterTech is a fairly small private not-for-profit school located in the medium-sized city of Shreveport.

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

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 22 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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