by our College Data Analytics Team
It’s not easy to decide which college to attend when there so many options available for students. One of our goals at College Factual is to give you as much information as we can - such as our “Most Well Attended Graphic Communication Major in the Plains States Region” ranking - to help you make that decision.
Graphic Communications is the 122nd most popular major in the country with 7,518 degrees awarded in 2020-2021. In 2019-2020, graphic communications graduates who were awarded their degree in 2017-2019, earned an average of $28,311 and had an average of $25,483 in loans still to pay off.
Across the Plains States region, there were 479 graphic communications graduates with average earnings and debt of $27,977 and $21,757 respectively.
This year’s “Most Well Attended Graphic Communication Major in the Plains States Region” ranking looked at 42 colleges that offer degrees in a bachelor’s in graphic communications. To top this list, a school must have a successful graphic communications program that graduates more students in the field than other colleges that offer the same major.
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Since the program you select can have a significant impact on your future, we’ve developed a number of rankings, including this “Most Well Attended Graphic Communication Major in the Plains States Region” list, to help you choose the best school for you.
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The colleges and universities below are the best for plains states region graphic communication students.
Out of the 42 schools in the Most Well Attended Graphic Communication Major in the Plains States Region that were part of this year’s ranking, Pittsburg State University landed the #1 spot on the list. Pitt State is a medium-sized school located in Pittsburg, Kansas that handed out 44 ’s graphic communication degrees in 2020-2021.
Out of the 42 schools in the Most Well Attended Graphic Communication Major in the Plains States Region that were part of this year’s ranking, Kansas City Art Institute landed the #2 spot on the list. Kansas City Art Institute is a small private not-for-profit school situated in Kansas City, Missouri. It awarded 40 ’s graphic communication degrees in 2020-2021.
The undergraduate student-to-faculty ratio of 9 to 1 is a sign that students will have more opportunities to engage with their professors one-on-one.
Read full report on Graphic Communications at Kansas City Art Institute
You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend Minneapolis College of Art and Design. It ranked #3 on our 2023 Most Well Attended Graphic Communication Major in the Plains States Region list. Minneapolis College of Art and Design is a small school located in Minneapolis, Minnesota that handed out 36 ’s graphic communication degrees in 2020-2021.
With a undergrad student-to-faculty ratio of 9 to 1, it’s easy to see that the school is committed to helping their undergraduates succeed. The undergrad student loan default rate at the school is 1.3%, which is quite low when compared to the national default rate of 10.1%.
Read more about Graphic Communications at Minneapolis College of Art and Design
You’ll join some of the best and brightest minds around if you attend Ozarks Technical Community College. The school came in at #4 for the Most Well Attended Graphic Communication Major in the Plains States Region. OTC is a public institution located in Springfield, Missouri. The school has a fairly large population, and it awarded 25 ’s degrees in 2020-2021.
You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend Webster University. It ranked #4 on our 2023 Most Well Attended Graphic Communication Major in the Plains States Region list. Webster University is a private not-for-profit institution located in Saint Louis, Missouri. The school has a medium-sized population, and it awarded 27 ’s degrees in 2020-2021.
The school has an impressive undergrad student loan default rate. It’s only 3.9%, which is much lower than the national rate of 10.1%.
Butler Community College ranked #6 on this year’s Most Well Attended Graphic Communication Major in the Plains States Region list. Butler Community College is located in El Dorado, Kansas and, has a medium-sized student population. In 2020-2021, this school awarded 26 ’s graphic communication degrees to qualified students.
Johnson County Community College did quite well in the 2023 Most Well Attended Graphic Communication Major in the Plains States Region ranking, coming in at #7. Located in Overland Park, Kansas, this fairly large public school handed out 19 diplomas to qualified ’s graphic communication students in 2020-2021.
Read more about Graphic Communications at Johnson County Community College
Institute of Production and Recording did quite well in the 2023 Most Well Attended Graphic Communication Major in the Plains States Region ranking, coming in at #7. Minneapolis, Minnesota is the setting for this small institution of higher learning. The private for-profit school handed out ’s graphic communication degrees to 19 students in 2020-2021.
With a undergrad student-to-faculty ratio of 10 to 1, it’s easy to see that the school is committed to helping their undergraduates succeed.
Full Institute of Production and Recording Graphic Communications Report
Southeast Technical College came in at #9 in this year’s edition of the Most Well Attended Graphic Communication Major in the Plains States Region ranking. Located in Sioux Falls, South Dakota, this small public school awarded 15 degrees to qualified ’s graphic communication students in 2020-2021.
The undergrad student loan default rate at the school is 4.9%, which is quite low when compared to the national default rate of 10.1%.
Southeastern Community College came in at #10 in this year’s edition of the Most Well Attended Graphic Communication Major in the Plains States Region ranking. Southeastern Community College is a small school located in West Burlington, Iowa that handed out 14 ’s graphic communication degrees in 2020-2021.
Full Southeastern Community College Graphic Communications Report
University of Minnesota - Duluth landed the #10 spot on the 2023 Most Well Attended Graphic Communication Major in the Plains States Region ranking. Duluth, Minnesota is the setting for this medium-sized institution of higher learning. The public school handed out ’s graphic communication degrees to 14 students in 2020-2021.
The undergrad student loan default rate at the school is 2.6%, which is quite low when compared to the national default rate of 10.1%.
Kirkwood Community College did quite well in the 2023 Most Well Attended Graphic Communication Major in the Plains States Region ranking, coming in at #12. Located in Cedar Rapids, Iowa, this fairly large public school handed out 13 diplomas to qualified ’s graphic communication students in 2020-2021.
Read more about Graphic Communications at Kirkwood Community College
South Central College landed the #13 spot on the 2023 Most Well Attended Graphic Communication Major in the Plains States Region ranking. South Central College is a public institution located in North Mankato, Minnesota. The school has a small population, and it awarded 13 ’s degrees in 2020-2021.
University of Northern Iowa ranked #14 on this year’s Most Well Attended Graphic Communication Major in the Plains States Region list. University of Northern Iowa is a medium-sized school located in Cedar Falls, Iowa that handed out 11 ’s graphic communication degrees in 2020-2021.
The low undergrad student loan default rate of 2.8% is a good sign that students have an easier time paying off their loans than they might at other schools. For comparison, the national default rate is 10.1%. The school has an excellent freshman retention rate of 86%, which means students like the school well enough to return for a second year.
Read more about Graphic Communications at University of Northern Iowa
Des Moines Area Community College landed the #14 spot on the 2023 Most Well Attended Graphic Communication Major in the Plains States Region ranking. DMACC is a public institution located in Ankeny, Iowa. The school has a large population, and it awarded 16 ’s degrees in 2020-2021.
Read more about Graphic Communications at Des Moines Area Community College
Missouri Western State University did quite well in the 2023 Most Well Attended Graphic Communication Major in the Plains States Region ranking, coming in at #16. Located in Saint Joseph, Missouri, this small public school handed out 10 diplomas to qualified ’s graphic communication students in 2020-2021.
Full Missouri Western State University Graphic Communications Report
With a ranking of #17, Drury University did quite well on the 2023 Most Well Attended Graphic Communication Major in the Plains States Region list. Drury University is a small private not-for-profit school situated in Springfield, Missouri. It awarded 9 ’s graphic communication degrees in 2020-2021.
University of Northwestern - St Paul ranked #18 on this year’s Most Well Attended Graphic Communication Major in the Plains States Region list. University of Northwestern - St Paul is a small private not-for-profit school situated in Saint Paul, Minnesota. It awarded 8 ’s graphic communication degrees in 2020-2021.
The school has an impressive undergrad student loan default rate. It’s only 2.4%, which is much lower than the national rate of 10.1%.
Read full report on Graphic Communications at University of Northwestern - St Paul
With a ranking of #19, Western Iowa Tech Community College did quite well on the 2023 Most Well Attended Graphic Communication Major in the Plains States Region list. Sioux City, Iowa is the setting for this medium-sized institution of higher learning. The public school handed out ’s graphic communication degrees to 19 students in 2020-2021.
Full Western Iowa Tech Community College Graphic Communications Report
With a ranking of #19, Century College did quite well on the 2023 Most Well Attended Graphic Communication Major in the Plains States Region list. This medium-sized school is located in White Bear Lake, Minnesota, and it awarded 9 ’s graphic communication degrees in 2020-2021.
Read full report on Graphic Communications at Century College
Flint Hills Technical College ranked #19 on this year’s Most Well Attended Graphic Communication Major in the Plains States Region list. Flint Hills Technical College is a small public school situated in Emporia, Kansas. It awarded 16 ’s graphic communication degrees in 2020-2021.
The undergrad student loan default rate at the school is 2.3%, which is quite low when compared to the national default rate of 10.1%.
Read more about Graphic Communications at Flint Hills Technical College
Iowa Central Community College landed the #22 spot on the 2023 Most Well Attended Graphic Communication Major in the Plains States Region ranking. This medium-sized school is located in Fort Dodge, Iowa, and it awarded 7 ’s graphic communication degrees in 2020-2021.
Full Iowa Central Community College Graphic Communications Report
With a ranking of #23, Mineral Area College did quite well on the 2023 Most Well Attended Graphic Communication Major in the Plains States Region list. Mineral Area College is located in Park Hills, Missouri and, has a small student population. In 2020-2021, this school awarded 5 ’s graphic communication degrees to qualified students.
Northwest Kansas Technical College ranked #24 on this year’s Most Well Attended Graphic Communication Major in the Plains States Region list. Northwest Kansas Technical College is a small public school situated in Goodland, Kansas. It awarded 9 ’s graphic communication degrees in 2020-2021.
With a ranking of #24, Northeast Iowa Community College did quite well on the 2023 Most Well Attended Graphic Communication Major in the Plains States Region list. NICC is a small public school situated in Calmar, Iowa. It awarded 4 ’s graphic communication degrees in 2020-2021.
Read more about Graphic Communications at Northeast Iowa Community College
Labette Community College ranked #24 on this year’s Most Well Attended Graphic Communication Major in the Plains States Region list. This small school is located in Parsons, Kansas, and it awarded 6 ’s graphic communication degrees in 2020-2021.
Read more about Graphic Communications at Labette Community College
Hutchinson Community College came in at #24 in this year’s edition of the Most Well Attended Graphic Communication Major in the Plains States Region ranking. Hutchinson Community College is a public institution located in Hutchinson, Kansas. The school has a medium-sized population, and it awarded 4 ’s degrees in 2020-2021.
The school has an impressive undergrad student loan default rate. It’s only 4.6%, which is much lower than the national rate of 10.1%.
Full Hutchinson Community College Graphic Communications Report
Kansas City Kansas Community College ranked #24 on this year’s Most Well Attended Graphic Communication Major in the Plains States Region list. Kansas City, Kansas is the setting for this small institution of higher learning. The public school handed out ’s graphic communication degrees to 4 students in 2020-2021.
Full Kansas City Kansas Community College Graphic Communications Report
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