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2026 Best Value Graphic Communications Schools in Virginia
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
Leading the list is George Mason University, our #1 best value for graphic communications in Virginia. Located in the suburb of Fairfax, George Mason University is a very large public university. Students from in state pay about $14,220 in tuition and fees, while out-of-state students pay about $38,688. Typical student debt for graphic communications graduates is $23,000. Soon after graduation, graphic communications degree recipients from George Mason University generally make around $29,192. Set against $23,000 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff. Roughly 88% of applicants are accepted.
Danville Community College is a great value for students pursuing a degree in graphic communications, landing the #2 spot this year. Set in the town of Danville, Danville Community College is a mid-sized public institution. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $4,992, while out-of-state students pay about $11,430. Students borrow a median of $9,494 to complete the graphic communications program here. Graphic Communications graduates of Danville Community College earn a median of $44,922 early in their careers. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value.
Regent University is a great value for students pursuing a degree in graphic communications, landing the #3 spot this year. Located in the city of Virginia Beach, Regent University is a large private not-for-profit university. In-state tuition and fees average $21,650. Typical student debt for graphic communications graduates is $26,000. Graphic Communications graduates of Regent University earn a median of $16,280 early in their careers. That is a strong return on a $26,000 median debt. Roughly 38% of applicants are accepted.
Notes and References
The ranking above is published by College Factual (MF_RANKING_2025), 2026 edition. The methodology weighs the cost of a degree against the earnings graduates go on to achieve, drawn primarily from the U.S. Department of Education (IPEDS and College Scorecard).
Ranking method: College Major Best Value · 6 schools evaluated.
*Averages shown above reflect the top 2 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/) is a field worth comparing on the balance of cost and outcomes. A high-value program keeps cost low while graduates go on to earn well.
