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2026 Best Value Graphic Communications Schools in Pennsylvania
If you want to know which schools deliver the best value for the graphic communications degrees they offer, see the list below.
Best Value Graphic Communications Schools
For return on investment in graphic communications, no school beat Thaddeus Stevens College Of Technology this year. Located in the city of Lancaster, Thaddeus Stevens College Of Technology is a small public university. In-state tuition and fees average $9,050. Graphic Communications graduates carry a median of $8,625 in student loans. Soon after graduation, graphic communications degree recipients from Thaddeus Stevens College Of Technology generally make around $26,870. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value. The acceptance rate is 71%.
Point Park University came in at #2 on our 2026 list of the best value graphic communications schools. Located in the city of Pittsburgh, Point Park University is a mid-sized private not-for-profit university. In-state tuition and fees average $39,570. Students borrow a median of $28,323 to complete the graphic communications program here. Graphic Communications graduates of Point Park University earn a median of $40,759 early in their careers. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value. Roughly 97% of applicants are accepted.
Drexel University came in at #3 on our 2026 list of the best value graphic communications schools. Set in the city of Philadelphia, Drexel University is a very large private not-for-profit institution. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $62,412. Graphic Communications graduates carry a median of $28,838 in student loans. Early-career graphic communications graduates make about $31,790. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value. Drexel University admits about 79% of applicants.
Notes and References
This list is compiled by College Factual (MF_RANKING_2025), 2026 edition. Schools are scored on the balance of cost (tuition and student debt) against student outcomes (post-graduation earnings) — a measure of return on investment, drawn primarily from the U.S. Department of Education (IPEDS and College Scorecard).
Ranking method: College Major Best Value · 10 schools evaluated.
*Averages shown above reflect the top 1 ranked 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 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).
More about our data sources and methodologies.
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[Graphic Communications](/majors/communications-tech-support/graphic-communications/) programs reward a close look at where your money goes furthest. The best values balance affordable tuition against strong post-graduation earnings.
