by our College Data Analytics Team
[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.
College Factual analyzed 5 schools to build this 2027 ranking of the best value graphic communications schools.
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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.
For return on investment in graphic communications, no school beat Washburn Institute Of Technology this year. Located in the city of Topeka, Washburn Institute Of Technology is a small public university. In-state tuition and fees average $8,880. Typical student debt for graphic communications graduates is $11,362. Early-career graphic communications graduates make about $39,749. Set against $11,362 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff.
Johnson County Community College is a great value for students pursuing a degree in graphic communications, landing the #2 spot this year. Set in the city of Overland Park, Johnson County Community College is a very large public institution. Students from in state pay about $2,424 in tuition and fees, compared with $5,688 for out-of-state students. Students borrow a median of $13,532 to complete the graphic communications program here. Graphic Communications graduates of Johnson County Community College earn a median of $46,473 early in their careers. That is a strong return on a $13,532 median debt.
The strong cost-to-outcome balance at Butler Community College earned it the #3 place for graphic communications. Set in the town of El Dorado, Butler Community College is a moderately-sized public institution. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $3,541, compared with $6,271 for out-of-state students. Graphic Communications graduates carry a median of $16,670 in student loans. Graphic Communications graduates of Butler Community College earn a median of $39,404 early in their careers. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value.
The strong cost-to-outcome balance at Pittsburg State University earned it the #4 place for graphic communications. Pittsburg State University is a moderately-sized public school located in the town of Pittsburg. Students from in state pay about $8,400 in tuition and fees, with out-of-state students paying around $19,744. Students borrow a median of $25,500 to complete the graphic communications program here. Soon after graduation, graphic communications degree recipients from Pittsburg State University generally make around $30,270. That is a strong return on a $25,500 median debt. Roughly 89% of applicants are accepted.
A rank of #5 makes Kansas City Kansas Community College one of the best values for graphic communications. Set in the city of Kansas City, Kansas City Kansas Community College is a moderately-sized public institution. Students from in state pay about $2,996 in tuition and fees, with out-of-state students paying around $6,482. Typical student debt for graphic communications graduates is $13,129. Graphic Communications graduates of Kansas City Kansas Community College earn a median of $43,216 early in their careers. That is a strong return on a $13,129 median debt.
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 · 5 schools evaluated.
*Averages shown above reflect the top 5 ranked schools only.
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