2026 Best Value Graphic Communications Schools in Kansas
[Graphic Communications](/majors/communications-tech-support/graphic-communications/) programs reward a close look at where your money goes furthest. The schools below stand out for delivering a strong graphic communications education at a price that pays off.
To produce this 2026 ranking, College Factual evaluated 12 schools on the balance of cost and outcomes for graphic communications students.
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2026 Best Value Graphic Communications Schools in Kansas
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
Our analysis ranked Johnson County Community College the best value for a degree in graphic communications in Kansas. Set in the city of Overland Park, Johnson County Community College is a very large public institution. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $2,424, while out-of-state students pay about $5,688. Typical student debt for graphic communications graduates is $13,532. Graphic Communications graduates of Johnson County Community College earn a median of $46,473 early in their careers. Set against $13,532 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff.
The strong cost-to-outcome balance at Flint Hills Technical College earned it the #2 place for graphic communications. Flint Hills Technical College is a mid-sized public school located in the town of Emporia. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $6,944. Graphic Communications graduates carry a median of $14,690 in student loans. Early-career graphic communications graduates make about $40,435. Set against $14,690 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff.
Pittsburg State University is a great value for students pursuing a degree in graphic communications, landing the #3 spot this year. Set in the town of Pittsburg, Pittsburg State University is a moderately-sized public institution. Students from in state pay about $8,400 in tuition and fees, with out-of-state students paying around $19,744. Graphic Communications graduates carry a median of $25,500 in student loans. Graphic Communications graduates of Pittsburg State University earn a median of $30,270 early in their careers. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value. Pittsburg State University admits about 89% of applicants.
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Notes and References
This ranking is produced 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 · 12 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).
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