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2023 Most Popular Graphic Communications Bachelor's Degree Schools in the Plains States Region

18 Colleges
$28,487 Avg Salary
$27,220 Avg Student Debt

Finding the Best Graphic Communications Bachelor's Degree 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.

To help you arm yourself with the information you need to make your decision, Course Advisor has developed this Most Popular Graphic Communications Bachelor's Degree Schools in the Plains States Region ranking. Our analysis looked at 18 schools in the Plains States Region to see which bachelor's degree programs were the most popular for students. To create this ranking we looked at how many students graduated from the Graphic Communications program at each school on the list.

The colleges and universities below are the most popular for graphic communication majors pursuing a bachelor's degree.

#1

Pittsburg State University

Pittsburg, KS

Our 2023 rankings named Pittsburg State University the most popular school in the Plains States Region for graphic communications students working on their bachelor’s degree. Pitt State is a moderately-sized public school located in the town of Pittsburg.

About 66% of the students majoring in graphic communication at the school are women while 34% are male.

Read full report on Graphic Communications at Pittsburg State University

#2

Kansas City Art Institute

Kansas City, MO

Out of the 18 schools in the Plains States Region that were part of this year’s ranking, Kansas City Art Institute landed the # 2 spot on the list. Kansas City Art Institute is a small private not-for-profit school located in the large city of Kansas City.

About 70% of the students majoring in graphic communication at the school are women while 30% are male.

Full Graphic Communications at Kansas City Art Institute Report

You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend Minneapolis College of Art and Design. It ranked #3 on our 2023 Most Popular Graphic Communications Bachelor’s Degree Schools in the Plains States Region list. MCAD is a small private not-for-profit school located in the city of Minneapolis.

About 72% of the students majoring in graphic communication at the school are women while 28% are male.

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#4

Webster University

Saint Louis, MO

The in-demand bachelor’s degree programs at Webster University helped the school earn the #4 place on this year’s ranking of the most popular graphic communications schools in the Plains States Region . Located in the suburb of Saint Louis, Webster is a private not-for-profit college with a moderately-sized student population.

About 67% of the students majoring in graphic communication at the school are women while 33% are male.

The average amount in student loans that graphic communication majors at Webster take out while working on their Bachelor's Degree is $22,305.

Full Graphic Communications at Webster University Report

The in-demand bachelor’s degree programs at University of Minnesota - Duluth helped the school earn the #5 place on this year’s ranking of the most popular graphic communications schools in the Plains States Region . Located in the city of Duluth, UMN Duluth is a public college with a medium-sized student population.

Women make up 64% of the graphic communication majors at the school.

For students who choose a 10-year repayment plan, the average monthly student loan payment is $195.

Full Graphic Communications at University of Minnesota - Duluth Report

#6

University of Northern Iowa

Cedar Falls, IA

University of Northern Iowa ranked #6 on this year’s Most Popular Graphic Communications Bachelor’s Degree Schools in the Plains States Region list. UNI is a moderately-sized public school located in the city of Cedar Falls.

Of the 11 students majoring in graphic communication at UNI, 45% are male and 55% are female.

Read full report on Graphic Communications at University of Northern Iowa

Institute of Production and Recording landed the #6 spot in the 2023 rankings for the most popular bachelor’s degree graphic communications programs. Institute of Production and Recording is a fairly small private for-profit school located in the large city of Minneapolis.

Women make up 18% of the graphic communication majors at the school.

Read full report on Graphic Communications at Institute of Production and Recording

Missouri Western State University came in at #8 in this year’s edition of the Most Popular Graphic Communications Bachelor’s Degree Schools in the Plains States Region ranking. Located in the small city of Saint Joseph, Missouri Western is a public college with a small student population.

Of the 10 students majoring in graphic communication at Missouri Western, 40% are male and 60% are female.

Full Graphic Communications at Missouri Western State University Report

#9

Drury University

Springfield, MO

Drury University did quite well in this year’s ranking of the most popular places for graphic communications students to get a bachelor’s degree. It came in at #9 on the list. Drury University is a small private not-for-profit school located in the city of Springfield.

About 33% of the students majoring in graphic communication at the school are women while 67% are male.

Read full report on Graphic Communications at Drury University

University of Northwestern - St Paul came in at #10 in this year’s edition of the Most Popular Graphic Communications Bachelor’s Degree Schools in the Plains States Region ranking. Located in the suburb of Saint Paul, Northwestern is a private not-for-profit college with a small student population.

Of the 8 students majoring in graphic communication at Northwestern, 13% are male and 88% are female.

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Best Graphic Communications Colleges by State

Explore the best graphic communications schools 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

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 18 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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