by our College Data Analytics Team
[Graphic Communications](/majors/communications-tech-support/graphic-communications/) degree programs vary widely in price and payoff across the country. A high-value program keeps cost low while graduates go on to earn well.
College Factual analyzed 7 schools to build this 2026 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.
Leading the list is South Central College, our #1 best value for graphic communications in Minnesota. South Central College is a mid-sized public school located in the suburb of North Mankato. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $6,146. Typical student debt for graphic communications graduates is $13,139. Early-career graphic communications graduates make about $46,447. That is a strong return on a $13,139 median debt.
A rank of #2 makes Minnesota State University Moorhead one of the best values for graphic communications. Minnesota State University Moorhead is a moderately-sized public school located in the suburb of Moorhead. Students from in state pay about $10,428 in tuition and fees. Typical student debt for graphic communications graduates is $24,447. Graphic Communications graduates of Minnesota State University Moorhead earn a median of $50,892 early in their careers. Set against $24,447 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff. The acceptance rate is 59%.
University Of Minnesota Duluth is a great value for students pursuing a degree in graphic communications, landing the #3 spot this year. Located in the city of Duluth, University Of Minnesota Duluth is a large public university. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $14,608, compared with $20,134 for out-of-state students. Graphic Communications graduates carry a median of $24,500 in student loans. Early-career graphic communications graduates make about $36,557. Set against $24,500 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff. Roughly 89% of applicants are accepted.
Students looking for strong value in graphic communications will find it at Minneapolis College Of Art And Design, which ranked #4. Located in the city of Minneapolis, Minneapolis College Of Art And Design is a small private not-for-profit university. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $45,484. Typical student debt for graphic communications graduates is $27,000. Graphic Communications graduates of Minneapolis College Of Art And Design earn a median of $24,427 early in their careers. Set against $27,000 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff. Roughly 48% of applicants are accepted.
This list is compiled by College Factual (MF_RANKING_2025), 2026 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 · 7 schools evaluated.
*Averages shown above reflect the top 2 ranked schools only.
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