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2027 Best Value Graphic Communications Schools in Michigan

5 Colleges in the United States
$19,982 Avg Student Debt
$43,198 Avg Median Earnings (10yr)
2027 Best Value Graphic Communications Badge [Graphic Communications](/majors/communications-tech-support/graphic-communications/) is a field worth comparing on the balance of cost and outcomes. The schools below stand out for delivering a strong graphic communications education at a price that pays off.

College Factual analyzed 5 schools to build this 2027 ranking of the best value graphic communications schools.

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2027 Best Value Graphic Communications Schools in Michigan

Below are the schools that deliver the strongest value in graphic communications, balancing cost against outcomes.

Best Value Graphic Communications Schools

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Washtenaw Community College earned the #1 spot for value among graphic communications schools in Michigan. Set in the suburb of Ann Arbor, Washtenaw Community College is a very large public institution. Students from in state pay about $2,736 in tuition and fees, while out-of-state students pay about $6,504. Students borrow a median of $17,616 to complete the graphic communications program here. Soon after graduation, graphic communications degree recipients from Washtenaw Community College generally make around $45,332. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value.

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The strong cost-to-outcome balance at Kalamazoo Valley Community College earned it the #2 place for graphic communications. Kalamazoo Valley Community College is a moderately-sized public school located in the suburb of Kalamazoo. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $4,144, compared with $9,094 for out-of-state students. Graphic Communications graduates carry a median of $15,525 in student loans. Early-career graphic communications graduates make about $44,198. Set against $15,525 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff.

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Kellogg Community College
Battle Creek, MI

Kellogg Community College came in at #3 on our 2027 list of the best value graphic communications schools. Set in the city of Battle Creek, Kellogg Community College is a moderately-sized public institution. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $4,118, compared with $8,282 for out-of-state students. Typical student debt for graphic communications graduates is $20,432. Early-career graphic communications graduates make about $32,616. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value.

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Ferris State University
Big Rapids, MI

Ferris State University came in at #4 on our 2027 list of the best value graphic communications schools. Ferris State University is a large public school located in the town of Big Rapids. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $14,778. Graphic Communications graduates carry a median of $19,339 in student loans. Soon after graduation, graphic communications degree recipients from Ferris State University generally make around $30,059. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value. The acceptance rate is 91%.

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A rank of #5 makes College For Creative Studies one of the best values for graphic communications. Set in the city of Detroit, College For Creative Studies is a small private not-for-profit institution. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $53,350. Typical student debt for graphic communications graduates is $27,000. Soon after graduation, graphic communications degree recipients from College For Creative Studies generally make around $20,720. Set against $27,000 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff. The acceptance rate is 92%.

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Notes and References

This ranking is produced by College Factual (MF_RANKING_2025), 2027 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 · 5 schools evaluated.

*Averages shown above reflect the top 5 ranked schools only.

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