2027 Best Value Graphic Communications Schools in Missouri
[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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2027 Best Value Graphic Communications Schools in Missouri
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 Ozarks Technical Community College this year. Set in the city of Springfield, Ozarks Technical Community College is a large public institution. In-state tuition and fees average $4,256, while out-of-state students pay about $7,040. Typical student debt for graphic communications graduates is $19,500. Soon after graduation, graphic communications degree recipients from Ozarks Technical Community College generally make around $26,436. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value.
Webster University came in at #2 on our 2027 list of the best value graphic communications schools. Webster University is a moderately-sized private not-for-profit school located in the suburb of Saint Louis. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $31,750. Students borrow a median of $25,939 to complete the graphic communications program here. Graphic Communications graduates of Webster University earn a median of $17,593 early in their careers. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value. The acceptance rate is 86%.
A rank of #3 makes Kansas City Art Institute one of the best values for graphic communications. Located in the city of Kansas City, Kansas City Art Institute is a small private not-for-profit university. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $44,550. Students borrow a median of $27,000 to complete the graphic communications program here. Graphic Communications graduates of Kansas City Art Institute earn a median of $17,852 early in their careers. That is a strong return on a $27,000 median debt. Kansas City Art Institute admits about 55% of applicants.
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Notes and References
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.
- 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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