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2023 Most Popular Graphic Communications Schools in the Plains States Region

50 Colleges
$27,977 Avg Salary
$21,757 Avg Student Debt

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.

To help you arm yourself with the information you need to make your decision, Course Advisor has developed this Most Popular Graphic Communications Schools in the Plains States Region ranking. This report analyzed 50 schools in the Plains States Region to see which ones were the most popular programs for students. To create this ranking we looked at how many students graduated from the Graphic Communications program at each school on the list.

Check out the graphic communication programs at these schools if you want to attend one of the most popular in the Plains States Region .

#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. Pitt State is a moderately-sized public school located in the town of Pittsburg.

Read full report on Graphic Communications at Pittsburg State University

#2

Kansas City Art Institute

Kansas City, MO

You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend Kansas City Art Institute. It ranked #2 on our 2023 Most Popular Graphic Communications Schools in the Plains States Region list. Kansas City Art Institute is a small private not-for-profit school located in the large city of Kansas City.

While working on their degree, graphic communication majors at Kansas City Art Institute accumulate an average of around $27,000 in student debt.

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You’ll join some of the best and brightest minds around you if you attend Minneapolis College of Art and Design. The school came in at #3 on this year’s Most Popular Graphic Communications Schools in the Plains States Region list. MCAD is a fairly small private not-for-profit school located in the city of Minneapolis.

The average amount in student loans that graphic communication majors at MCAD take out is $27,000.

Full Graphic Communications at Minneapolis College of Art and Design Report

#4

Webster University

Saint Louis, MO

You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend Webster University. It ranked #4 on our 2023 Most Popular Graphic Communications Schools in the Plains States Region list. Located in the suburb of Saint Louis, Webster is a private not-for-profit college with a moderately-sized student population.

Graphic Communication majors at Webster take out an average of $24,406 in student loans while working on their egree.

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#5

Butler Community College

El Dorado, KS

You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend Butler Community College. It ranked #5 on our 2023 Most Popular Graphic Communications Schools in the Plains States Region list. Located in the distant town of El Dorado, Butler CC is a public college with a moderately-sized student population.

Full Graphic Communications at Butler Community College Report

Ozarks Technical Community College landed the #6 spot in the 2023 rankings for the most popular graphic communications programs. OTC is a fairly large public school located in the city of Springfield.

On average, graphic communication graduates from OTC take out $22,735 in student loans while working on their degree.

Read full report on Graphic Communications at Ozarks Technical Community College

Western Iowa Tech Community College came in at #7 in this year’s edition of the Most Popular Graphic Communications Schools in the Plains States Region ranking. Located in the city of Sioux City, Western Iowa Tech Community College is a public school with a medium-sized student population.

Graphic Communication majors at Western Iowa Tech Community College take out an average of $11,000 in student loans while working on their egree.

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Institute of Production and Recording ranked #7 on this year’s Most Popular 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 large city of Minneapolis.

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

#7

Johnson County Community College

Overland Park, KS

With a ranking of #7, Johnson County Community College did quite well on this year’s most popular schools for graphic communications students. JCCC is a large public school located in the city of Overland Park.

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With a ranking of #10, Flint Hills Technical College did quite well on this year’s most popular schools for graphic communications students. Located in the remote town of Emporia, Flint Hills Technical College is a public college with a small student population.

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Additional Noteworthy Schools

Here are some additional popular schools for Graphic Communications students in the Plains States Region that almost earned our Most Popular Graphic Communications Schools in the Plains States Region award.

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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 25 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.

More about our data sources and methodologies.

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