2027 Best Value Graphic Communications Schools in Virginia

[Graphic Communications](/majors/communications-tech-support/graphic-communications/) programs reward a close look at where your money goes furthest. A high-value program keeps cost low while graduates go on to earn well.
College Factual analyzed 2 schools to build this 2027 ranking of the best value graphic communications schools.
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2027 Best Value Graphic Communications Schools in Virginia
Below are the schools that deliver the strongest value in graphic communications, balancing cost against outcomes.
Best Value Graphic Communications Schools
George Mason University tops our 2027 list of the best value graphic communications schools in Virginia. Located in the suburb of Fairfax, George Mason University is a very large public university. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $14,220, compared with $38,688 for out-of-state students. Typical student debt for graphic communications graduates is $23,000. Graphic Communications graduates of George Mason University earn a median of $29,192 early in their careers. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value. The acceptance rate is 88%.
A rank of #2 makes Regent University one of the best values for graphic communications. Located in the city of Virginia Beach, Regent University is a large private not-for-profit university. Students from in state pay about $21,650 in tuition and fees. Graphic Communications graduates carry a median of $26,000 in student loans. Soon after graduation, graphic communications degree recipients from Regent University generally make around $16,280. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value. Regent University admits about 38% of applicants.
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Notes and References
This list is compiled 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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