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2024 Best Graphic Communications Schools in the Southeast Region

7 Colleges in the Southeast Region
1,525 Graphic Communication Degrees Awarded
$23,570 Avg Early-Career Salary
Graphic Communications is above average in terms of popularity with it being the #122 most popular degree program in the country. This means you won't have too much trouble finding schools that offer the degree.

In 2024, College Factual analyzed 7 schools in order to identify the top ones for its Best Graphic Communications Schools in the Southeast Region ranking. When you put them all together, these colleges and universities awarded 1,525 degrees in graphic communications during the 2020-2021 academic year.

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Choosing a Great Graphic Communications School

Best Graphic Communications Schools in the Southeast Region Your choice of graphic communications school matters, so we have put together these rankings to help you make your decision. For our Best Overall Graphic Communications School rankings, we roll up the results of our degree-level rankings, weighted by the number of degrees awarded at that level.

In order to find the schools that are the best fit for you, you may want to filter to one of the degree levels below.

Pick Your Graphic Communications Degree Level

Bachelor's Degrees in Graphic Communication
Master's Degrees in Graphic Communication

The graphic communication school you choose to invest your time and money in matters. To help you make the decision that is right for you, we've developed a number of major-specific rankings, including this list of the Best Graphic Communications Schools in the Southeast Region. You can also filter this list by location to find schools closer to you.

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More information on how we come up with our rankings can be found here: College Factual's Data Methodology.

Best Schools for Graphic Communications in the Southeast Region

If you aren't interested in a particular degree level and want to know which schools are the overall best at delivering an education for the graphic communication degrees they offer, see the list below.

Top Southeast Region Schools in Graphic Communication

1
Master's Degree Highest Degree Type
494 Graphic Communication Degrees Awarded
10.1% Growth in Graduates

It's hard to beat Savannah College of Art and Design if you want to pursue a degree in graphic communications. Located in the medium-sized city of Savannah, SCAD is a private not-for-profit college with a fairly large student population.

There were about 494 graphic communications students who graduated with this degree at SCAD in the most recent data year. Students who graduate with their degree from the graphic communication program report average early career wages of $24,646.

More information about a degree in graphic communications from Savannah College of Art and Design

2
Bachelor's Degree Highest Degree Type
117 Graphic Communication Degrees Awarded
3.4% Growth in Graduates

It is difficult to beat Ringling College of Art and Design if you wish to pursue a degree in graphic communications. Located in the small city of Sarasota, Ringling College is a private not-for-profit college with a small student population.

There were about 117 graphic communications students who graduated with this degree at Ringling College in the most recent year we have data available. Graphic Communications degree recipients from Ringling College of Art and Design receive an earnings boost of about $20,958 over the typical income of graphic communications graduates.

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3
Master's Degree Highest Degree Type
97 Graphic Communication Degrees Awarded
39.2% Growth in Graduates

Any student who is interested in graphic communications has to take a look at George Mason University. Located in the large suburb of Fairfax, GMU is a public university with a very large student population. A Best Colleges rank of #117 out of 2,217 colleges nationwide means GMU is a great university overall.

There were roughly 97 graphic communications students who graduated with this degree at GMU in the most recent year we have data available. Degree recipients from the graphic communications degree program at George Mason University get $2,904 above the standard graduate with the same degree when they enter the workforce.

More information about a degree in graphic communications from George Mason University

4
Bachelor's Degree Highest Degree Type
6th Most Popular In FL
5.9% Growth in Graduates

Every student who is interested in graphic communications has to take a look at AI Miami International University of Art and Design. International Fine Arts College is a fairly small private for-profit university located in the large city of Miami.

There were about 17 graphic communications students who graduated with this degree at International Fine Arts College in the most recent year we have data available.

More information about a degree in graphic communications from AI Miami International University of Art and Design

4
Bachelor's Degree Highest Degree Type
56 Graphic Communication Degrees Awarded
21.4% Growth in Graduates

It is hard to beat East Tennessee State University if you want to pursue a degree in graphic communications. ETSU is a large public university located in the small city of Johnson City. This university ranks 11th out of 45 colleges for overall quality in the state of Tennessee.

There were about 56 graphic communications students who graduated with this degree at ETSU in the most recent year we have data available. Students who graduate with their degree from the graphic communication program report average early career wages of $19,656.

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5
Bachelor's Degree Highest Degree Type
39 Graphic Communication Degrees Awarded
$26,863 Median Starting Salary

Located in the large suburb of Fort Pierce, Indian River State College is a public college with a large student population. This college ranks 36th out of 77 schools for overall quality in the state of Florida.

There were roughly 39 graphic communications students who graduated with this degree at Indian River State College in the most recent data year. Graphic Communications degree recipients from Indian River State College receive an earnings boost of approximately $3,293 above the typical income of graphic communications graduates.

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Regent University
Virginia Beach, VA

Located in the large city of Virginia Beach, Regent is a private not-for-profit university with a large student population. A Best Colleges rank of #818 out of 2,217 schools nationwide means Regent is a great university overall.

There were approximately 27 graphic communications students who graduated with this degree at Regent in the most recent year we have data available. Students who receive their degree from the graphic communication program earn about $15,565 in the first couple years of their career.

More information about a degree in graphic communications from Regent University

7
Bachelor's Degree Highest Degree Type
$20,857 Median Starting Salary

Fairmont State is a small public university located in the town of Fairmont. This university ranks 14th out of 28 schools for overall quality in the state of West Virginia.

There were about 11 graphic communications students who graduated with this degree at Fairmont State in the most recent year we have data available. Graduates who receive their degree from the graphic communication program make an average of $20,857 in their early career salary.

More information about a degree in graphic communications from Fairmont State University

Best Graphic Communications Colleges by State

Explore the best graphic communications schools for a specific state in the Southeast Region .

State Colleges Degrees Awarded
Georgia 287 495
Florida 282 302
North Carolina 279 45
Virginia 274 131
Tennessee 269 65
Kentucky 244 31
Arkansas 234 2
Alabama 233 15
West Virginia 207 41

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Graphic Communications is one of 3 different types of Communications Technologies & Support programs to choose from.

Graphic Communication Concentrations

Major Annual Graduates
Animation, Interactive Technology, Video Graphics & Special Effects 1,280
Prepress/Desktop Publishing & Digital Imaging Design 99
General Graphic Communications 98
Graphic & Printing Equipment Operator, General Production 22
Other Graphic Communications 13
Printing Press Operator 11
Platemaker/Imager 2

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Related Major Annual Graduates
Audiovisual Communications 1,841
Communications Technology 693
Other Communication Technology 8

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