by our College Data Analytics Team
[Graphic Design](/majors/visual-and-performing-arts/design-and-applied-arts/graphic-design/) degree programs vary widely in price and payoff across the country. The schools below stand out for delivering a strong graphic design education at a price that pays off.
To produce this 2026 ranking, College Factual evaluated 6 schools on the balance of cost and outcomes for graphic design students.
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Below are the schools that deliver the strongest value in graphic design, balancing cost against outcomes.
Our analysis ranked Manchester Community College Nh the best value for a degree in graphic design in New Hampshire. Set in the city of Manchester, Manchester Community College Nh is a moderately-sized public institution. In-state tuition and fees average $7,090, while out-of-state students pay about $15,340. Ten years after enrolling, students earn a median of $49,063.
The strong cost-to-outcome balance at New England College earned it the #2 place for graphic design. Located in the rural area of Henniker, New England College is a mid-sized private not-for-profit university. Students from in state pay about $27,474 in tuition and fees. Students borrow a median of $35,038 to complete the graphic design program here. Soon after graduation, graphic design degree recipients from New England College generally make around $68,950. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value. The acceptance rate is 92%.
Southern New Hampshire University is a great value for students pursuing a degree in graphic design, landing the #3 spot this year. Located in the suburb of Manchester, Southern New Hampshire University is a very large private not-for-profit university. Students from in state pay about $17,200 in tuition and fees. Graphic Design graduates carry a median of $33,260 in student loans. Soon after graduation, graphic design degree recipients from Southern New Hampshire University generally make around $35,878. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value. The acceptance rate is 100%.
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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 1 ranked schools only.
More about our data sources and methodologies.