2027 Best Value Graphic Communications Master’s Degree Schools
[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 2027 ranking, College Factual evaluated 15 schools on the balance of cost and outcomes for graphic communications students.
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2027 Best Value Graphic Communications Schools in the United States
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 Cuny Hunter College the best value for a degree in graphic communications in the United States. Located in the city of New York, Cuny Hunter College is a very large public university. Students from in state pay about $7,382 in tuition and fees, compared with $15,332 for out-of-state students. Graphic Communications graduates carry a median of $11,091 in student loans. Graphic Communications graduates of Cuny Hunter College earn a median of $51,372 early in their careers. Set against $11,091 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff. Roughly 54% of applicants are accepted.
Arizona State University came in at #2 on our 2027 list of the best value graphic communications schools. Located in the city of Tempe, Arizona State University is a very large public university. In-state tuition and fees average $12,223, while out-of-state students pay about $33,139. Graphic Communications graduates carry a median of $18,964 in student loans. Soon after graduation, graphic communications degree recipients from Arizona State University generally make around $29,305. That is a strong return on a $18,964 median debt. The acceptance rate is 90%.
The strong cost-to-outcome balance at Atlantic College earned it the #3 place for graphic communications. Located in the city of Guaynabo, Atlantic College is a small private not-for-profit university. In-state tuition and fees average $8,280. Graphic Communications graduates carry a median of $5,440 in student loans. Early-career graphic communications graduates make about $15,397. That is a strong return on a $5,440 median debt.
Fairleigh Dickinson University College At Florham came in at #4 on our 2027 list of the best value graphic communications schools. Fairleigh Dickinson University College At Florham is a mid-sized private not-for-profit school located in the suburb of Madison. In-state tuition and fees average $37,468. Students borrow a median of $24,701 to complete the graphic communications program here. Graphic Communications graduates of Fairleigh Dickinson University College At Florham earn a median of $53,216 early in their careers. Set against $24,701 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff. Fairleigh Dickinson University College At Florham admits about 95% of applicants.
Clark University came in at #5 on our 2027 list of the best value graphic communications schools. Clark University is a mid-sized private not-for-profit school located in the city of Worcester. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $58,467. Typical student debt for graphic communications graduates is $26,153. Soon after graduation, graphic communications degree recipients from Clark University generally make around $43,257. That is a strong return on a $26,153 median debt. Clark University admits about 40% of applicants.
Northeastern University earned the #6 position for value in graphic communications this year. Located in the city of Boston, Northeastern University is a very large private not-for-profit university. In-state tuition and fees average $66,162. Graphic Communications graduates carry a median of $25,611 in student loans. Early-career graphic communications graduates make about $74,800. Set against $25,611 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff. The acceptance rate is 5%.
University Of Southern California placed #7 among the best values for graphic communications. University Of Southern California is a very large private not-for-profit school located in the city of Los Angeles. In-state tuition and fees average $71,647. Typical student debt for graphic communications graduates is $15,625. Early-career graphic communications graduates make about $75,677. Set against $15,625 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff. The acceptance rate is 10%.
Depaul University earned the #8 position for value in graphic communications this year. Set in the city of Chicago, Depaul University is a very large private not-for-profit institution. Students from in state pay about $45,405 in tuition and fees. Graphic Communications graduates carry a median of $25,864 in student loans. Early-career graphic communications graduates make about $35,334. That is a strong return on a $25,864 median debt. The acceptance rate is 76%.
New York University landed the #9 spot for graphic communications value this year. Set in the city of New York, New York University is a very large private not-for-profit institution. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $62,796. Students borrow a median of $21,897 to complete the graphic communications program here. Early-career graphic communications graduates make about $64,516. Set against $21,897 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff. New York University admits about 9% of applicants.
Southern Methodist University came in at #10 for value in graphic communications this year. Located in the suburb of Dallas, Southern Methodist University is a large private not-for-profit university. Students from in state pay about $67,040 in tuition and fees. Typical student debt for graphic communications graduates is $20,712. Graphic Communications graduates of Southern Methodist University earn a median of $70,632 early in their careers. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value. Roughly 63% of applicants are accepted.
Academy Of Art University came in at #11 for value in graphic communications this year. Located in the city of San Francisco, Academy Of Art University is a moderately-sized private for-profit university. In-state tuition and fees average $30,736. Graphic Communications graduates carry a median of $36,717 in student loans. Graphic Communications graduates of Academy Of Art University earn a median of $27,481 early in their careers. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value.
New York Film Academy placed #12 among the best values for graphic communications. Set in the city of Burbank, New York Film Academy is a small private for-profit institution. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $37,122. Students borrow a median of $18,400 to complete the graphic communications program here. Early-career graphic communications graduates make about $15,090. That is a strong return on a $18,400 median debt.
Southern California Institute Of Architecture ranked #13 on our 2027 list of the best value graphic communications schools. Southern California Institute Of Architecture is a small private not-for-profit school located in the city of Los Angeles. Students from in state pay about $56,162 in tuition and fees. Graduates go on to earn a median of $71,909 ten years after entry. The acceptance rate is 77%.
Savannah College Of Art And Design landed the #14 spot for graphic communications value this year. Located in the city of Savannah, Savannah College Of Art And Design is a very large private not-for-profit university. Students from in state pay about $41,630 in tuition and fees. Typical student debt for graphic communications graduates is $26,748. Graphic Communications graduates of Savannah College Of Art And Design earn a median of $41,411 early in their careers. Set against $26,748 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff. Savannah College Of Art And Design admits about 83% of applicants.
Pratt Institute Main ranked #15 on our 2027 list of the best value graphic communications schools. Pratt Institute Main is a moderately-sized private not-for-profit school located in the city of Brooklyn. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $61,845. Graphic Communications graduates carry a median of $26,724 in student loans. Graphic Communications graduates of Pratt Institute Main earn a median of $20,048 early in their careers. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value. Pratt Institute Main admits about 73% of applicants.
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Notes and References
This ranking is produced by College Factual (MF_RANKING_2025), 2027 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 · 15 schools evaluated.
*Averages shown above reflect the top 15 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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