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2024 Best General Graphic Communications Schools

8 Colleges in the United States
585 Graphic Communication Degrees Awarded
General Graphic Communications is about average in terms of popularity for degree programs. That is, it ranks #653 out of the 1506 majors across the country that we analyze each year. As such, the degree program isn't offered at every college in the United States, but there are schools that do have a program in the field that are top-notch when it comes to quality.

For its 2024 ranking, College Factual looked at 8 schools in the United States to determine which ones were the best for general graphic communications students pursuing a degree. When you put them all together, these colleges and universities awarded 585 degrees in general graphic communications during the 2020-2021 academic year.

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Choosing a Great General Graphic Communications School

Best General Graphic Communications Schools The graphic communication program you select can have a big impact on your future. That's why we developed our collection of Best Schools for General Graphic Communications rankings. For our Best Overall General Graphic Communications School rankings, we roll up the results of our degree-level rankings, weighted by the number of degrees awarded at that level.

In order to find the schools that are the best fit for you, you may want to filter to one of the degree levels below.

General Graphic Communications Rankings by Degree Level

Associate Degrees in Graphic Communication
Bachelor's Degrees in Graphic Communication
Master's Degrees in Graphic Communication

Since picking the right college can be one of the most important decisions of your life, we've developed the Best General Graphic Communications Schools ranking, along with many other major-related rankings, to help you make that decision. You can also filter this list by location to find schools closer to you.

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More information on how we come up with our rankings can be found here: College Factual's Data Methodology.

Best Schools for General Graphic Communications in the United States

If you aren't interested in a particular degree level and want to know which schools are the overall best at delivering an education for the graphic communication degrees they offer, see the list below.

Top Schools in Graphic Communication

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DePaul University
Chicago, IL
Master's Degree Highest Degree Type
1st Most Popular In IL
8.7% Growth in Graduates

Any student pursuing a degree in general graphic communications needs to check out DePaul University. DePaul is a fairly large private not-for-profit university located in the large city of Chicago. A Best Colleges rank of #203 out of 2,217 schools nationwide means DePaul is a great university overall.

There were roughly 23 general graphic communications students who graduated with this degree at DePaul in the most recent year we have data available.

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Bachelor's Degree Highest Degree Type
1st Most Popular In CA
94 Graphic Communication Degrees Awarded

California Polytechnic State University - San Luis Obispo is a great choice for students pursuing a degree in general graphic communications. Cal Poly San Luis Obispo is a very large public university located in the small suburb of San Luis Obispo. A Best Colleges rank of #95 out of 2,217 schools nationwide means Cal Poly San Luis Obispo is a great university overall.

There were approximately 94 general graphic communications students who graduated with this degree at Cal Poly San Luis Obispo in the most recent year we have data available.

More information about a degree in general graphic communications from California Polytechnic State University - San Luis Obispo

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Ferris State University
Big Rapids, MI
Associate Degree Highest Degree Type
1st Most Popular In MI

Ferris State University is a good decision for students pursuing a degree in general graphic communications. Located in the town of Big Rapids, Ferris is a public university with a fairly large student population. This university ranks 16th out of 57 schools for overall quality in the state of Michigan.

There were about 4 general graphic communications students who graduated with this degree at Ferris in the most recent year we have data available.

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Carroll University
Waukesha, WI
Bachelor's Degree Highest Degree Type
1st Most Popular In WI
52.6% Growth in Graduates

It is difficult to beat Carroll University if you wish to pursue a degree in general graphic communications. Located in the city of Waukesha, Carroll U is a private not-for-profit university with a small student population. This university ranks 20th out of 46 schools for overall quality in the state of Wisconsin.

There were approximately 19 general graphic communications students who graduated with this degree at Carroll U in the most recent year we have data available.

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Bachelor's Degree Highest Degree Type
1st Most Popular In IA

UNI is a moderately-sized public university located in the city of Cedar Falls. A Best Colleges rank of #199 out of 2,217 schools nationwide means UNI is a great university overall.

There were approximately 11 general graphic communications students who graduated with this degree at UNI in the most recent year we have data available.

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Bachelor's Degree Highest Degree Type
1st Most Popular In MD
63 Graphic Communication Degrees Awarded

Located in the suburb of Adelphi, UMGC is a public university with a very large student population. A Best Colleges rank of #150 out of 2,217 schools nationwide means UMGC is a great university overall.

There were approximately 63 general graphic communications students who graduated with this degree at UMGC in the most recent data year.

More information about a degree in general graphic communications from University of Maryland Global Campus

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Bachelor's Degree Highest Degree Type
2nd Most Popular In IL
15.4% Growth in Graduates

Illinois State is a very large public university located in the midsize suburb of Normal. This university ranks 8th out of 85 colleges for overall quality in the state of Illinois.

There were about 13 general graphic communications students who graduated with this degree at Illinois State in the most recent year we have data available.

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Associate Degree Highest Degree Type
1st Most Popular In MO

Located in the midsize city of Springfield, OTC is a public college with a large student population. This college ranks 28th out of 48 colleges for overall quality in the state of Missouri.

There were roughly 25 general graphic communications students who graduated with this degree at OTC in the most recent year we have data available.

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Buffalo State
Buffalo, NY
Bachelor's Degree Highest Degree Type
1st Most Popular In NY

Buffalo State is a moderately-sized public school located in the city of Buffalo. This school ranks 109th out of 142 schools for overall quality in the state of New York.

There were about 13 general graphic communications students who graduated with this degree at Buffalo State in the most recent data year.

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General Graphic Communications by Region

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Rocky Mountains
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Southwest
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General Graphic Communications is one of 8 different types of Graphic Communications programs to choose from.

Related Major Annual Graduates
Animation, Interactive Technology, Video Graphics & Special Effects 5,362
Prepress/Desktop Publishing & Digital Imaging Design 922
Graphic & Printing Equipment Operator, General Production 419
Other Graphic Communications 151
Printing Management 62
Printing Press Operator 11
Platemaker/Imager 6

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