by our College Data Analytics TeamFor its 2024 ranking, College Factual looked at 6 schools in the Plains States Region to determine which ones were the best for graphic communications students pursuing a bachelor's degree. Combined, these schools handed out 214 bachelor's degrees in graphic communications to qualified students.
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The graphic communication bachelor's degree program you select can have a big impact on your future. Important measures of a quality graphic communication program can vary widely even among the top schools. To make it into this list, a school must excel in the following areas.
The overall quality of a bachelor's degree school is important to ensure a good education, not just how well they do in a particular major. To take this into account we include a school's overall Best Colleges ranking which itself looks at a host of various factors like degree completion, educational resources, student body caliber and post-graduation earnings for the school as a whole.
One measure we use to determine the quality of a school is to look at the average salary of bachelor's graduates during the early years of their career. That is, everyone wants their bachelor's degree to be worth something, and salaries are one measure of determining that.
The metrics below are just some of the other metrics that we use to determine our rankings.
Our full ranking methodology documents in more detail how we consider these factors to identify the best schools for graphic communications students working on their bachelor's degree.
Since the program you select can have a significant impact on your future, we've developed a number of rankings, including this Best Graphic Communications Bachelor's Degree Schools in the Plains States Region list, to help you choose the best school for you.
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The following list ranks the best colleges and universities for pursuing a bachelor's degree in graphic communications.
It is difficult to beat Webster University if you want to pursue a bachelor's degree in graphic communications. Webster is a medium-sized private not-for-profit university located in the suburb of Saint Louis.More information about a bachelor’s in graphic communications from Webster University
It's hard to beat University of Northern Iowa if you wish to pursue a bachelor's degree in graphic communications. UNI is a medium-sized public university located in the small city of Cedar Falls.
Bachelor's recipients from the graphic communications degree program at University of Northern Iowa get $3,964 above the standard college graduate with the same degree when they enter the workforce.
More information about a bachelor’s in graphic communications from University of Northern Iowa
It's hard to beat University of Minnesota - Duluth if you wish to pursue a bachelor's degree in graphic communications. Located in the small city of Duluth, UMN Duluth is a public university with a moderately-sized student population.
Those graphic communications students who get their bachelor's degree from University of Minnesota - Duluth make $7,079 more than the typical graphic communication student.
More information about a bachelor’s in graphic communications from University of Minnesota - Duluth
Minneapolis College of Art and Design is one of the finest schools in the country for getting a bachelor's degree in graphic communications. Located in the large city of Minneapolis, MCAD is a private not-for-profit college with a small student population.
Bachelor's graduates who receive their degree from the graphic communication program make an average of $20,090 for their early career.
More information about a bachelor’s in graphic communications from Minneapolis College of Art and Design
Pitt State is a medium-sized public university located in the town of Pittsburg.
Graphic Communications bachelor's degree recipients from Pittsburg State University receive an earnings boost of about $3,060 over the average earnings of graphic communications graduates.
More information about a bachelor’s in graphic communications from Pittsburg State University
Kansas City Art Institute is a fairly small private not-for-profit school located in the large city of Kansas City.
Bachelor's graduates who receive their degree from the graphic communication program make about $15,235 in their early career salary.
More information about a bachelor’s in graphic communications from Kansas City Art InstituteExplore the best graphic communications colleges for a specific state in the Plains States Region .
| State | Colleges | Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|---|
| Missouri | 228 | 84 |
| Minnesota | 215 | 69 |
| Iowa | 197 | 15 |
| Kansas | 184 | 44 |
| North Dakota | 149 | 2 |
Graphic Communications is one of 3 different types of Communications Technologies & Support programs to choose from.
| Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Animation, Interactive Technology, Video Graphics & Special Effects | 140 |
| Printing Management | 58 |
| General Graphic Communications | 16 |
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Audiovisual Communications | 56 |
| Other Communication Technology | 1 |
