by our College Data Analytics Team
[Graphic Communications](/majors/communications-tech-support/graphic-communications/) programs reward a close look at where your money goes furthest. The best values balance affordable tuition against strong post-graduation earnings.
For its 2027 best-value ranking, College Factual looked at 9 schools to find the best return on investment for graphic communications students.
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If you want to know which schools deliver the best value for the graphic communications degrees they offer, see the list below.
Leading the list is Middlesex County College, our #1 best value for graphic communications in New Jersey. Set in the suburb of Edison, Middlesex County College is a large public institution. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $4,764, compared with $7,356 for out-of-state students. Typical student debt for graphic communications graduates is $8,525. Early-career graphic communications graduates make about $20,483. Set against $8,525 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff.
Camden County College came in at #2 on our 2027 list of the best value graphic communications schools. Camden County College is a large public school located in the suburb of Blackwood. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $4,320, with out-of-state students paying around $4,416. Graphic Communications graduates carry a median of $12,999 in student loans. Graphic Communications graduates of Camden County College earn a median of $39,549 early in their careers. That is a strong return on a $12,999 median debt.
Passaic County Community College is a great value for students pursuing a degree in graphic communications, landing the #3 spot this year. Passaic County Community College is a moderately-sized public school located in the suburb of Paterson. Students from in state pay about $6,300 in tuition and fees, while out-of-state students pay about $10,560. Students borrow a median of $9,581 to complete the graphic communications program here. Early-career graphic communications graduates make about $28,957. That is a strong return on a $9,581 median debt.
The strong cost-to-outcome balance at Bergen Community College earned it the #4 place for graphic communications. Set in the suburb of Paramus, Bergen Community College is a large public institution. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $4,913, with out-of-state students paying around $9,294. Students borrow a median of $17,720 to complete the graphic communications program here. Graphic Communications graduates of Bergen Community College earn a median of $51,280 early in their careers. That is a strong return on a $17,720 median debt.
Students looking for strong value in graphic communications will find it at Brookdale Community College, which ranked #5. Brookdale Community College is a large public school located in the suburb of Lincroft. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $6,270, while out-of-state students pay about $10,140. Students borrow a median of $12,651 to complete the graphic communications program here. Early-career graphic communications graduates make about $37,374. Set against $12,651 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff.
Montclair State University landed the #6 spot for graphic communications value this year. Montclair State University is a very large public school located in the suburb of Montclair. In-state tuition and fees average $15,912, compared with $26,022 for out-of-state students. Students borrow a median of $25,286 to complete the graphic communications program here. Early-career graphic communications graduates make about $44,369. Set against $25,286 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff. The acceptance rate is 88%.
New Jersey Institute Of Technology landed the #7 spot for graphic communications value this year. Located in the city of Newark, New Jersey Institute Of Technology is a large public university. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $19,974, while out-of-state students pay about $37,664. Graphic Communications graduates carry a median of $25,875 in student loans. Early-career graphic communications graduates make about $39,134. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value. Roughly 65% of applicants are accepted.
William Paterson University Of New Jersey landed the #8 spot for graphic communications value this year. Set in the suburb of Wayne, William Paterson University Of New Jersey is a large public institution. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $15,704, compared with $25,344 for out-of-state students. Graphic Communications graduates carry a median of $25,644 in student loans. Graphic Communications graduates of William Paterson University Of New Jersey earn a median of $46,981 early in their careers. That is a strong return on a $25,644 median debt. The acceptance rate is 90%.
Fairleigh Dickinson University College At Florham placed #9 among the best values for graphic communications. Located in the suburb of Madison, Fairleigh Dickinson University College At Florham is a mid-sized private not-for-profit university. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $37,468. Students borrow a median of $24,701 to complete the graphic communications program here. Soon after graduation, graphic communications degree recipients from Fairleigh Dickinson University College At Florham generally make around $53,216. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value. Fairleigh Dickinson University College At Florham admits about 95% of applicants.
This list is compiled 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 · 9 schools evaluated.
*Averages shown above reflect the top 9 ranked schools only.
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