2027 Best Graphic Communications Schools in Texas
Graphic Communications is a field worth a close look when choosing where to study. While the number of schools offering the program varies, there are still top-quality ones to be found.
College Factual analyzed 9 schools to build this 2027 ranking of the best graphic communications schools.
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Best Schools for Graphic Communications in Texas
Below are the schools that deliver the strongest overall graphic communications education in Texas.
Top Schools in Graphic Communications
Southern Methodist University tops our 2027 ranking of the best graphic communications schools. Located in the suburb of Dallas, Southern Methodist University is a large private not-for-profit university. The six-year graduation rate is 84%. There were roughly 76 graphic communications students who graduated with this degree at Southern Methodist University in the most recent data year. Graphic Communications graduates of Southern Methodist University earn a median of $70,632 early in their careers. Students borrow a median of $20,712 to complete this degree.
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Saint Edwards University came in at #2 on our 2027 list of the best graphic communications schools. Located in the city of Austin, Saint Edwards University is a mid-sized private not-for-profit university. Saint Edwards University graduates 63% of students within six years. About 10 graphic communications degrees were awarded at Saint Edwards University in the most recent year. Soon after graduation, graphic communications degree recipients from Saint Edwards University generally make around $44,054. Saint Edwards University graduates carry a median of $25,059 in student loans.
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A rank of #3 makes El Centro College one of the top schools for graphic communications. This very large public university is located in the city of Dallas. About 92 graphic communications degrees were awarded at El Centro College in the most recent year. Soon after graduation, graphic communications degree recipients from El Centro College generally make around $41,295. El Centro College graduates carry a median of $14,557 in student loans.
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A rank of #4 makes Lee College one of the top schools for graphic communications. Set in the city of Baytown, Lee College is a large public institution. About 20 graphic communications degrees were awarded at Lee College in the most recent year. Soon after graduation, graphic communications degree recipients from Lee College generally make around $53,448. Typical student debt for the program is $10,941.
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Houston Community College came in at #5 on our 2027 list of the best graphic communications schools. Located in the city of Houston, Houston Community College is a very large public university. Houston Community College awarded about 173 graphic communications degrees in the most recent data year. Graduates of the graphic communications program make about $16,155 in their early career. Students borrow a median of $19,223 to complete this degree.
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Central Texas College ranked #6 on our 2027 list of the best graphic communications schools. Set in the suburb of Killeen, Central Texas College is a large public institution. Central Texas College awarded about 41 graphic communications degrees in the most recent data year. Soon after graduation, graphic communications degree recipients from Central Texas College generally make around $53,086. Central Texas College graduates carry a median of $11,290 in student loans.
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Tarrant County College District ranked #7 on our 2027 list of the best graphic communications schools. This very large public university is located in the city of Fort Worth. There were roughly 48 graphic communications students who graduated with this degree at Tarrant County College District in the most recent data year. Graphic Communications graduates of Tarrant County College District earn a median of $45,158 early in their careers. Typical student debt for the program is $15,148.
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Sam Houston State University ranked #8 on our 2027 list of the best graphic communications schools. Set in the town of Huntsville, Sam Houston State University is a very large public institution. Roughly 55% of students complete a degree within six years here. About 71 graphic communications degrees were awarded at Sam Houston State University in the most recent year. Graphic Communications graduates of Sam Houston State University earn a median of $46,365 early in their careers. Sam Houston State University graduates carry a median of $28,342 in student loans.
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Northwest Vista College placed #9 among the best graphic communications schools. Located in the city of San Antonio, Northwest Vista College is a very large public university. Northwest Vista College awarded about 126 graphic communications degrees in the most recent data year. Soon after graduation, graphic communications degree recipients from Northwest Vista College generally make around $29,349. Typical student debt for the program is $9,189.
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Notes and References
This list is compiled by College Factual (MF_RANKING_2025), 2027 edition. Schools are scored on a blend of student outcomes (graduation rate, post-graduation earnings), affordability, and program focus, drawn primarily from the U.S. Department of Education (IPEDS and College Scorecard).
Ranking method: College Major Top Ranked · 9 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.
