2026 Most Popular Online Graphic Communications Schools
There are 12 schools that offer a degree in Graphic Communications mostly online. Learn more about the most popular online schools below:
Finding the Most Popular Online Graphic Communications School for You
There are lots of options to pick from today when trying to decide which Graphic Communications program is right for you. You’re no longer limited to schools in your local area, since online programs are becoming more prevalent.
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. Our analysis looked at 12 schools in the United States offering mostly-online programs for Graphic Communications students. To create this ranking we looked at how many students graduated from schools with mostly-online programs.
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2026 Most Popular Online Graphic Communications Schools in the United States
The colleges and universities below are the most popular for Graphic Communications majors pursuing an online degree.
Top 12 Most Popular Online Graphic Communications Schools
Our 2026 rankings named Academy of Art University the most popular online school in the U.S. for Graphic Communications majors. Academy of Art University is a private for-profit school located in San Francisco, CA. About 100% of degrees in Graphic Communications here are earned online. During the most recent year for which we have data, 167 people earned their degree in Graphic Communications from this school. Women make up 59% of the Graphic Communications students at the school. Early-career graduates of the school earn a median salary of $29,577. Read full report on Graphic Communications at Academy of Art University
Columbus State Community College comes in at #2 on our 2026 list of the most popular online colleges for Graphic Communications majors. Located in Columbus, OH, this is a public institution. About 100% of degrees in Graphic Communications here are earned online. During the most recent year for which we have data, 111 people earned their degree in Graphic Communications from this school. Women make up 67% of the Graphic Communications students at the school. The median salary of the school’s graduates early in their careers is $40,669. Full Graphic Communications at Columbus State Community College Report
CUNY Borough of Manhattan Community College landed the #3 spot in the 2026 edition of our Most Popular Online Graphic Communications Schools ranking. Located in New York, NY, this is a public institution. About 100% of degrees in Graphic Communications here are earned online. During the most recent year for which we have data, 84 people earned their degree in Graphic Communications from this school. About 44% of the students earning this degree here are women. The median salary of the school’s graduates early in their careers is $25,604. Full Graphic Communications at CUNY Borough of Manhattan Community College Report
University of Maryland Global Campus landed the #4 spot in the 2026 edition of our Most Popular Online Graphic Communications Schools ranking. University of Maryland Global Campus is a public school located in Adelphi, MD. About 100% of degrees in Graphic Communications here are earned online. During the most recent year for which we have data, 77 people earned their degree in Graphic Communications from this school. About 71% of the students earning this degree here are women. Early-career graduates of the school earn a median salary of $66,817. Read More…
Rocky Mountain College of Art and Design comes in at #5 on our 2026 list of the most popular online colleges for Graphic Communications majors. Rocky Mountain College of Art and Design is a private for-profit school located in Lakewood, CO. About 100% of degrees in Graphic Communications here are earned online. During the most recent year for which we have data, 46 people earned their degree in Graphic Communications from this school. About 70% of the students earning this degree here are women. The median salary of the school’s graduates early in their careers is $30,506. Read full report on Graphic Communications at Rocky Mountain College of Art and Design
Somerset Community College landed the #6 spot in the 2026 edition of our Most Popular Online Graphic Communications Schools ranking. Located in Somerset, KY, this is a public institution. About 67% of degrees in Graphic Communications here are earned online. During the most recent year for which we have data, 37 people earned their degree in Graphic Communications from this school. About 57% of the students earning this degree here are women. The median salary of the school’s graduates early in their careers is $33,829. Read More…
Canada College landed the #7 spot in the 2026 edition of our Most Popular Online Graphic Communications Schools ranking. Located in Redwood City, CA, this is a public institution. About 100% of degrees in Graphic Communications here are earned online. During the most recent year for which we have data, 20 people earned their degree in Graphic Communications from this school. Women make up 45% of the Graphic Communications students at the school. The median salary of the school’s graduates early in their careers is $85,021. Full Graphic Communications at Canada College Report
Digital Media Institute comes in at #8 on our 2026 list of the most popular online colleges for Graphic Communications majors. Located in Shreveport, LA, this is a private nonprofit institution. Roughly 100% of this program’s degrees are awarded to online students. During the most recent year for which we have data, 20 people earned their degree in Graphic Communications from this school. Women make up 25% of the Graphic Communications students at the school. The median salary of the school’s graduates early in their careers is $20,080. Read full report on Graphic Communications at Digital Media Institute
Laurus College comes in at #9 on our 2026 list of the most popular online colleges for Graphic Communications majors. Located in San Luis Obispo, CA, this is a private for-profit institution. Roughly 100% of this program’s degrees are awarded to online students. During the most recent year for which we have data, 13 people earned their degree in Graphic Communications from this school. Women make up 15% of the Graphic Communications students at the school. Early-career graduates of the school earn a median salary of $33,024. Read full report on Graphic Communications at Laurus College
Southwestern Oregon Community College landed the #10 spot in the 2026 edition of our Most Popular Online Graphic Communications Schools ranking. Located in Coos Bay, OR, this is a public institution. About 100% of degrees in Graphic Communications here are earned online. During the most recent year for which we have data, 13 people earned their degree in Graphic Communications from this school. Women make up 85% of the Graphic Communications students at the school. Early-career graduates of the school earn a median salary of $35,476. Read full report on Graphic Communications at Southwestern Oregon Community College
Sessions College for Professional Design landed the #11 spot in the 2026 edition of our Most Popular Online Graphic Communications Schools ranking. Sessions College for Professional Design is a private for-profit school located in Tempe, AZ. About 100% of degrees in Graphic Communications here are earned online. This school awarded 12 degrees in Graphic Communications in the most recent reporting year. Women make up 42% of the Graphic Communications students at the school. Early-career graduates of the school earn a median salary of $28,773. Full Graphic Communications at Sessions College for Professional Design Report
MediaTech Institute-Dallas comes in at #12 on our 2026 list of the most popular online colleges for Graphic Communications majors. Located in Dallas, TX, this is a private for-profit institution. Roughly 100% of this program’s degrees are awarded to online students. This school awarded 10 degrees in Graphic Communications in the most recent reporting year. Women make up 40% of the Graphic Communications students at the school. The median salary of the school’s graduates early in their careers is $22,310. Read full report on Graphic Communications at MediaTech Institute-Dallas
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More Graphic Communications Rankings
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Majors Related to Graphic Communications
Graphic Communications Concentrations
| Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Animation & Special Effects | 6,026 |
| Prepress/Desktop Publishing | 1,171 |
| General Graphic Communications | 551 |
| Graphic & Printing Operations | 314 |
| Other Graphic Communications | 157 |
| Printing Management | 59 |
| Printing Press Operator | 12 |
| Platemaker/Imager | 8 |
Most Popular Related Majors
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Audiovisual Communications | 7,169 |
| Communications Technology | 1,043 |
| Other Communication Technology | 166 |
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*The average salary above is for the top 12 schools only.
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