2027 Best Value Graphic Communications Schools in Tennessee
[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.
For its 2027 best-value ranking, College Factual looked at 2 schools to find the best return on investment for graphic communications students.
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2027 Best Value Graphic Communications Schools in Tennessee
Below are the schools that deliver the strongest value in graphic communications, balancing cost against outcomes.
Best Value Graphic Communications Schools
For return on investment in graphic communications, no school beat Middle Tennessee State University this year. Middle Tennessee State University is a very large public school located in the city of Murfreesboro. In-state tuition and fees average $10,266, while out-of-state students pay about $31,574. Typical student debt for graphic communications graduates is $22,077. Graphic Communications graduates of Middle Tennessee State University earn a median of $43,575 early in their careers. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value. Roughly 69% of applicants are accepted.
East Tennessee State University came in at #2 on our 2027 list of the best value graphic communications schools. Set in the city of Johnson City, East Tennessee State University is a large public institution. In-state tuition and fees average $10,216, compared with $13,726 for out-of-state students. Graphic Communications graduates carry a median of $24,217 in student loans. Graphic Communications graduates of East Tennessee State University earn a median of $20,802 early in their careers. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value. The acceptance rate is 86%.
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Notes and References
The ranking above is published 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 · 2 schools evaluated.
*Averages shown above reflect the top 2 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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