2027 Best Graphic Communications Associate’s Degree Schools
Graphic Communications programs are offered at a focused set of schools across the country. While the number of schools offering the program varies, there are still top-quality ones to be found.
College Factual analyzed 71 schools to build this 2027 ranking of the best graphic communications schools.
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Best Schools for Graphic Communications in the United States
Below are the best graphic communications schools at the associate’s degree level, ranked by the quality of the education they deliver.
Top Schools in Graphic Communications
No school ranked higher than Ferris State University this year for graphic communications. Set in the town of Big Rapids, Ferris State University is a large public institution. The six-year graduation rate is 56%. Ferris State University awarded about 19 graphic communications degrees in the most recent data year. Graduates of the graphic communications program make about $30,059 in their early career. Typical student debt for the program is $11,678.
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Students looking for a strong graphic communications program will find one at College Of Dupage, which ranked #2. Set in the suburb of Glen Ellyn, College Of Dupage is a very large public institution. College Of Dupage awarded about 22 graphic communications degrees in the most recent data year. Graphic Communications graduates of College Of Dupage earn a median of $43,025 early in their careers. Students borrow a median of $12,492 to complete this degree.
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A rank of #3 makes Thaddeus Stevens College Of Technology one of the top schools for graphic communications. Thaddeus Stevens College Of Technology is a small public school located in the city of Lancaster. About 17 graphic communications degrees were awarded at Thaddeus Stevens College Of Technology in the most recent year. Graduates of the graphic communications program make about $26,870 in their early career. Thaddeus Stevens College Of Technology graduates carry a median of $8,625 in student loans.
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Diablo Valley College came in at #4 on our 2027 list of the best graphic communications schools. Set in the suburb of Pleasant Hill, Diablo Valley College is a very large public institution. Diablo Valley College awarded about 22 graphic communications degrees in the most recent data year. Graphic Communications graduates of Diablo Valley College earn a median of $27,813 early in their careers. Diablo Valley College graduates carry a median of $9,205 in student loans.
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Columbus State Community College is one of the finest schools in the country for a degree in graphic communications, ranking #5. This very large public university is located in the city of Columbus. Columbus State Community College awarded about 33 graphic communications degrees in the most recent data year. Students borrow a median of $9,041 to complete this degree.
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Salt Lake Community College earned the #6 position for graphic communications this year. This very large public university is located in the suburb of Salt Lake City. About 66 graphic communications degrees were awarded at Salt Lake Community College in the most recent year. Graphic Communications graduates of Salt Lake Community College earn a median of $23,932 early in their careers. Students borrow a median of $11,375 to complete this degree.
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Santa Rosa Junior College came in at #7 for graphic communications this year. This very large public university is located in the city of Santa Rosa. There were roughly 16 graphic communications students who graduated with this degree at Santa Rosa Junior College in the most recent data year. Graphic Communications graduates of Santa Rosa Junior College earn a median of $80,047 early in their careers. Santa Rosa Junior College graduates carry a median of $14,692 in student loans.
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El Centro College came in at #8 for graphic communications this year. Located in the city of Dallas, El Centro College is a very large public university. There were roughly 60 graphic communications students who graduated with this degree at El Centro College in the most recent data year. Graphic Communications graduates of El Centro College earn a median of $41,295 early in their careers. Students borrow a median of $14,557 to complete this degree.
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Middlesex County College earned the #9 position for graphic communications this year. Set in the suburb of Edison, Middlesex County College is a large public institution. There were roughly 67 graphic communications students who graduated with this degree at Middlesex County College in the most recent data year. Graphic Communications graduates of Middlesex County College earn a median of $20,483 early in their careers. Students borrow a median of $8,525 to complete this degree.
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Milwaukee Area Technical College earned the #10 position for graphic communications this year. This very large public university is located in the city of Milwaukee. About 17 graphic communications degrees were awarded at Milwaukee Area Technical College in the most recent year. Graphic Communications graduates of Milwaukee Area Technical College earn a median of $38,325 early in their careers. Students borrow a median of $18,296 to complete this degree.
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Northeast Wisconsin Technical College landed the #11 spot for graphic communications this year. Northeast Wisconsin Technical College is a large public school located in the city of Green Bay. Northeast Wisconsin Technical College awarded about 57 graphic communications degrees in the most recent data year. Graduates of the graphic communications program make about $42,016 in their early career. Students borrow a median of $14,997 to complete this degree.
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Southeast Technical Institute earned the #12 position for graphic communications this year. Set in the city of Sioux Falls, Southeast Technical Institute is a mid-sized public institution. There were roughly 13 graphic communications students who graduated with this degree at Southeast Technical Institute in the most recent data year. Graphic Communications graduates of Southeast Technical Institute earn a median of $48,654 early in their careers. Students borrow a median of $18,442 to complete this degree.
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Lake Washington Institute Of Technology came in at #13 for graphic communications this year. Located in the suburb of Kirkland, Lake Washington Institute Of Technology is a mid-sized public university. Lake Washington Institute Of Technology awarded about 27 graphic communications degrees in the most recent data year. Students who receive their graphic communications degree from Lake Washington Institute Of Technology earn around $60,000 in the first couple years of their career. Lake Washington Institute Of Technology graduates carry a median of $19,695 in student loans.
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Johnson County Community College ranked #14 on our 2027 list of the best graphic communications schools. Set in the city of Overland Park, Johnson County Community College is a very large public institution. Johnson County Community College awarded about 15 graphic communications degrees in the most recent data year. Soon after graduation, graphic communications degree recipients from Johnson County Community College generally make around $46,473. Typical student debt for the program is $13,532.
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De Anza College placed #15 among the best graphic communications schools. Set in the city of Cupertino, De Anza College is a very large public institution. There were roughly 15 graphic communications students who graduated with this degree at De Anza College in the most recent data year. De Anza College graduates carry a median of $7,271 in student loans.
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Mt San Antonio College placed #16 among the best graphic communications schools. Mt San Antonio College is a very large public school located in the suburb of Walnut. About 26 graphic communications degrees were awarded at Mt San Antonio College in the most recent year. Students who receive their graphic communications degree from Mt San Antonio College earn around $44,391 in the first couple years of their career. Students borrow a median of $9,384 to complete this degree.
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College Of San Mateo landed the #17 spot for graphic communications this year. Located in the city of San Mateo, College Of San Mateo is a large public university. About 15 graphic communications degrees were awarded at College Of San Mateo in the most recent year. College Of San Mateo graduates carry a median of $12,831 in student loans.
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Joliet Junior College earned the #18 position for graphic communications this year. Set in the suburb of Joliet, Joliet Junior College is a very large public institution. Joliet Junior College awarded about 16 graphic communications degrees in the most recent data year. Graduates of the graphic communications program make about $40,118 in their early career. Typical student debt for the program is $11,995.
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Santa Monica College landed the #19 spot for graphic communications this year. Located in the city of Santa Monica, Santa Monica College is a very large public university. Santa Monica College graduates 81% of students within six years. About 30 graphic communications degrees were awarded at Santa Monica College in the most recent year.
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Pasadena City College came in at #20 for graphic communications this year. Pasadena City College is a very large public school located in the city of Pasadena. There were roughly 30 graphic communications students who graduated with this degree at Pasadena City College in the most recent data year. Soon after graduation, graphic communications degree recipients from Pasadena City College generally make around $38,841. Students borrow a median of $9,191 to complete this degree.
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Cuny Borough Of Manhattan Community College ranked #21 on our 2027 list of the best graphic communications schools. Located in the city of New York, Cuny Borough Of Manhattan Community College is a very large public university. Cuny Borough Of Manhattan Community College awarded about 86 graphic communications degrees in the most recent data year. Students who receive their graphic communications degree from Cuny Borough Of Manhattan Community College earn around $23,319 in the first couple years of their career. Cuny Borough Of Manhattan Community College graduates carry a median of $8,794 in student loans.
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Miami Dade College landed the #22 spot for graphic communications this year. Set in the city of Miami, Miami Dade College is a very large public institution. About 57 graphic communications degrees were awarded at Miami Dade College in the most recent year. Graduates of the graphic communications program make about $12,448 in their early career. Typical student debt for the program is $11,967.
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College Of The Canyons ranked #23 on our 2027 list of the best graphic communications schools. Located in the suburb of Santa Clarita, College Of The Canyons is a very large public university. About 27 graphic communications degrees were awarded at College Of The Canyons in the most recent year. Graphic Communications graduates of College Of The Canyons earn a median of $51,913 early in their careers. Typical student debt for the program is $9,776.
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Bergen Community College came in at #24 for graphic communications this year. Bergen Community College is a large public school located in the suburb of Paramus. Bergen Community College awarded about 16 graphic communications degrees in the most recent data year. Graduates of the graphic communications program make about $51,280 in their early career. Students borrow a median of $17,720 to complete this degree.
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Camden County College landed the #25 spot for graphic communications this year. This large public university is located in the suburb of Blackwood. Camden County College awarded about 26 graphic communications degrees in the most recent data year. Graphic Communications graduates of Camden County College earn a median of $39,549 early in their careers. Students borrow a median of $12,999 to complete this degree.
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Rest of the Top 50 Graphic Communications Schools
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Notes and References
This ranking is produced by College Factual (MF_RANKING_2025), 2027 edition. The methodology weighs graduation rate, post-graduation earnings, cost, and program quality, drawn primarily from the U.S. Department of Education (IPEDS and College Scorecard).
Ranking method: College Major Top Ranked · 71 schools evaluated.
- 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).
More about our data sources and methodologies.
