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 schools below stand out for delivering a strong graphic communications education at a price that pays off.
For its 2027 best-value ranking, College Factual looked at 3 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 Salt Lake Community College, our #1 best value for graphic communications in Utah. Set in the suburb of Salt Lake City, Salt Lake Community College is a very large public institution. In-state tuition and fees average $4,426, with out-of-state students paying around $14,244. Typical student debt for graphic communications graduates is $11,375. Early-career graphic communications graduates make about $23,932. That is a strong return on a $11,375 median debt.
Brigham Young University Provo came in at #2 on our 2027 list of the best value graphic communications schools. Set in the city of Provo, Brigham Young University Provo is a very large private not-for-profit institution. In-state tuition and fees average $6,688. Students borrow a median of $12,184 to complete the graphic communications program here. Early-career graphic communications graduates make about $38,725. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value. Roughly 68% of applicants are accepted.
The strong cost-to-outcome balance at Dixie State College Of Utah earned it the #3 place for graphic communications. Dixie State College Of Utah is a large public school located in the city of Saint George. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $6,306, with out-of-state students paying around $18,246. Typical student debt for graphic communications graduates is $18,666. Soon after graduation, graphic communications degree recipients from Dixie State College Of Utah generally make around $42,266. That is a strong return on a $18,666 median debt.
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 · 3 schools evaluated.
*Averages shown above reflect the top 3 ranked schools only.
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