Graphic Communications degree programs prepare students for a range of careers in the field. The schools below stand out for the quality of their graphic communications programs.
College Factual analyzed 413 schools to build this 2026 ranking of the best graphic communications schools.
Lake Washington Institute Of Technology is one of the finest schools in the country for getting a degree in graphic communications. Lake Washington Institute Of Technology is a mid-sized public school located in the suburb of Kirkland. Lake Washington Institute Of Technology awarded about 31 graphic communications degrees in the most recent data year. Students who receive their graphic communications degree from Lake Washington Institute Of Technology earn around $60,000 in the first couple years of their career. Students borrow a median of $19,695 to complete this degree.
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A rank of #2 makes Southeast Technical Institute one of the top schools for graphic communications. This mid-sized public university is located in the city of Sioux Falls. About 22 graphic communications degrees were awarded at Southeast Technical Institute in the most recent year. Students who receive their graphic communications degree from Southeast Technical Institute earn around $48,654 in the first couple years of their career. Typical student debt for the program is $18,442.
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College Of Dupage is a great choice for students pursuing a degree in graphic communications, landing the #3 spot this year. Set in the suburb of Glen Ellyn, College Of Dupage is a very large public institution. About 20 graphic communications degrees were awarded at College Of Dupage in the most recent year. Students who receive their graphic communications degree from College Of Dupage earn around $43,025 in the first couple years of their career. Typical student debt for the program is $12,492.
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Santa Rosa Junior College came in at #4 on our 2026 list of the best graphic communications schools. Set in the city of Santa Rosa, Santa Rosa Junior College is a very large public institution. There were roughly 16 graphic communications students who graduated with this degree at Santa Rosa Junior College in the most recent data year. Students who receive their graphic communications degree from Santa Rosa Junior College earn around $80,047 in the first couple years of their career. Santa Rosa Junior College graduates carry a median of $14,692 in student loans.
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Diablo Valley College came in at #5 on our 2026 list of the best graphic communications schools. Located in the suburb of Pleasant Hill, Diablo Valley College is a very large public university. There were roughly 12 graphic communications students who graduated with this degree at Diablo Valley College in the most recent data year. Graduates of the graphic communications program make about $27,813 in their early career. Diablo Valley College graduates carry a median of $9,205 in student loans.
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Thaddeus Stevens College Of Technology came in at #6 for graphic communications this year. This small public university is located in the city of Lancaster. About 11 graphic communications degrees were awarded at Thaddeus Stevens College Of Technology in the most recent year. Soon after graduation, graphic communications degree recipients from Thaddeus Stevens College Of Technology generally make around $26,870. Thaddeus Stevens College Of Technology graduates carry a median of $8,625 in student loans.
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Milwaukee Area Technical College placed #7 among the best graphic communications schools. This very large public university is located in the city of Milwaukee. Milwaukee Area Technical College awarded about 23 graphic communications degrees in the most recent data year. Students who receive their graphic communications degree from Milwaukee Area Technical College earn around $38,325 in the first couple years of their career. Students borrow a median of $18,296 to complete this degree.
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Ferris State University earned the #8 position for graphic communications this year. Ferris State University is a large public school located in the town of Big Rapids. Roughly 56% of students complete a degree within six years here. There were roughly 28 graphic communications students who graduated with this degree at Ferris State University in the most recent data year. Soon after graduation, graphic communications degree recipients from Ferris State University generally make around $30,059. Students borrow a median of $11,678 to complete this degree.
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Middlesex County College came in at #9 for graphic communications this year. This large public university is located in the suburb of Edison. Middlesex County College awarded about 65 graphic communications degrees in the most recent data year. Graduates of the graphic communications program make about $20,483 in their early career. Middlesex County College graduates carry a median of $8,525 in student loans.
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El Centro College landed the #10 spot for graphic communications this year. This very large public university is located in the city of Dallas. El Centro College awarded about 54 graphic communications degrees in the most recent data year. Soon after graduation, graphic communications degree recipients from El Centro College generally make around $41,295. El Centro College graduates carry a median of $14,557 in student loans.
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Salt Lake Community College placed #11 among the best graphic communications schools. Set in the suburb of Salt Lake City, Salt Lake Community College is a very large public institution. There were roughly 61 graphic communications students who graduated with this degree at Salt Lake Community College in the most recent data year. Graphic Communications graduates of Salt Lake Community College earn a median of $23,932 early in their careers. Salt Lake Community College graduates carry a median of $11,375 in student loans.
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Mt San Antonio College placed #12 among the best graphic communications schools. Located in the suburb of Walnut, Mt San Antonio College is a very large public university. Mt San Antonio College awarded about 29 graphic communications degrees in the most recent data year. Soon after graduation, graphic communications degree recipients from Mt San Antonio College generally make around $44,391. Mt San Antonio College graduates carry a median of $9,384 in student loans.
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Johnson County Community College landed the #13 spot for graphic communications this year. Located in the city of Overland Park, Johnson County Community College is a very large public university. About 13 graphic communications degrees were awarded at Johnson County Community College in the most recent year. Graphic Communications graduates of Johnson County Community College earn a median of $46,473 early in their careers. Typical student debt for the program is $13,532.
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Cuny Borough Of Manhattan Community College landed the #14 spot for graphic communications this year. Located in the city of New York, Cuny Borough Of Manhattan Community College is a very large public university. There were roughly 84 graphic communications students who graduated with this degree at Cuny Borough Of Manhattan Community College in the most recent data year. Soon after graduation, graphic communications degree recipients from Cuny Borough Of Manhattan Community College generally make around $23,319. Cuny Borough Of Manhattan Community College graduates carry a median of $8,794 in student loans.
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Northeast Wisconsin Technical College placed #15 among the best graphic communications schools. This large public university is located in the city of Green Bay. There were roughly 60 graphic communications students who graduated with this degree at Northeast Wisconsin Technical College in the most recent data year. Graduates of the graphic communications program make about $42,016 in their early career. Typical student debt for the program is $14,997.
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Orange Coast College placed #16 among the best graphic communications schools. Orange Coast College is a very large public school located in the city of Costa Mesa. There were roughly 16 graphic communications students who graduated with this degree at Orange Coast College in the most recent data year. Soon after graduation, graphic communications degree recipients from Orange Coast College generally make around $46,306. Typical student debt for the program is $8,978.
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Kapiolani Community College placed #17 among the best graphic communications schools. This moderately-sized public university is located in the city of Honolulu. There were roughly 12 graphic communications students who graduated with this degree at Kapiolani Community College in the most recent data year. Students who receive their graphic communications degree from Kapiolani Community College earn around $48,210 in the first couple years of their career. Kapiolani Community College graduates carry a median of $14,738 in student loans.
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Lake Land College earned the #18 position for graphic communications this year. Lake Land College is a moderately-sized public school located in the rural area of Mattoon. Lake Land College awarded about 13 graphic communications degrees in the most recent data year. Students who receive their graphic communications degree from Lake Land College earn around $30,294 in the first couple years of their career. Students borrow a median of $7,769 to complete this degree.
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Santa Monica College placed #19 among the best graphic communications schools. Santa Monica College is a very large public school located in the city of Santa Monica. Roughly 81% of students complete a degree within six years here. There were roughly 28 graphic communications students who graduated with this degree at Santa Monica College in the most recent data year.
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College Of The Canyons landed the #20 spot for graphic communications this year. College Of The Canyons is a very large public school located in the suburb of Santa Clarita. About 27 graphic communications degrees were awarded at College Of The Canyons in the most recent year. Soon after graduation, graphic communications degree recipients from College Of The Canyons generally make around $51,913. Typical student debt for the program is $9,776.
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Joliet Junior College earned the #21 position for graphic communications this year. Joliet Junior College is a very large public school located in the suburb of Joliet. About 16 graphic communications degrees were awarded at Joliet Junior College in the most recent year. Students who receive their graphic communications degree from Joliet Junior College earn around $40,118 in the first couple years of their career. Typical student debt for the program is $11,995.
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College Of San Mateo ranked #22 on our 2026 list of the best graphic communications schools. Set in the city of San Mateo, College Of San Mateo is a large public institution. There were roughly 11 graphic communications students who graduated with this degree at College Of San Mateo in the most recent data year. Students borrow a median of $12,831 to complete this degree.
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Columbus State Community College landed the #23 spot for graphic communications this year. Located in the city of Columbus, Columbus State Community College is a very large public university. There were roughly 59 graphic communications students who graduated with this degree at Columbus State Community College in the most recent data year. Columbus State Community College graduates carry a median of $9,041 in student loans.
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Miami Dade College placed #24 among the best graphic communications schools. Located in the city of Miami, Miami Dade College is a very large public university. Miami Dade College awarded about 42 graphic communications degrees in the most recent data year. Graduates of the graphic communications program make about $12,448 in their early career. Students borrow a median of $11,967 to complete this degree.
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South Central College ranked #25 on our 2026 list of the best graphic communications schools. This mid-sized public university is located in the suburb of North Mankato. South Central College awarded about 12 graphic communications degrees in the most recent data year. Students who receive their graphic communications degree from South Central College earn around $46,447 in the first couple years of their career. Typical student debt for the program is $13,139.
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Rest of the Top 50 Graphic Communications Schools
These schools rounded out the top of this year’s graphic communications ranking:
This list is compiled by College Factual (MF_RANKING_2025), 2026 edition. The methodology weighs graduation rate, post-graduation earnings, cost, and program quality, drawn primarily from the U.S. Department of Education (IPEDS and College Scorecard).
Ranking method: College Major Top Ranked · 413 schools evaluated.
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).
