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2027 Best Value Visual Communications Schools in Indiana

5 Colleges in the United States
$19,255 Avg Student Debt
$65,033 Avg Median Earnings (10yr)
2027 Best Value Visual Communications Badge [Visual Communications](/majors/visual-and-performing-arts/design-and-applied-arts/visual-communications/) is a field worth comparing on the balance of cost and outcomes. The schools below stand out for delivering a strong visual communications education at a price that pays off.

College Factual analyzed 5 schools to build this 2027 ranking of the best value visual communications schools.

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2027 Best Value Visual Communications Schools in Indiana

If you want to know which schools deliver the best value for the visual communications degrees they offer, see the list below.

Best Value Visual Communications Schools

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Purdue University Main Campus
West Lafayette, IN

Purdue University Main Campus tops our 2027 list of the best value visual communications schools in Indiana. Purdue University Main Campus is a very large public school located in the city of West Lafayette. Students from in state pay about $9,992 in tuition and fees, while out-of-state students pay about $28,794. Visual Communications graduates carry a median of $20,250 in student loans. Soon after graduation, visual communications degree recipients from Purdue University Main Campus generally make around $44,602. Set against $20,250 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff. The acceptance rate is 50%.

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Ivy Tech Community College
Indianapolis, IN

Ivy Tech Community College is a great value for students pursuing a degree in visual communications, landing the #2 spot this year. Ivy Tech Community College is a very large public school located in the city of Indianapolis. In-state tuition and fees average $5,154, with out-of-state students paying around $9,935. Students borrow a median of $12,710 to complete the visual communications program here. Soon after graduation, visual communications degree recipients from Ivy Tech Community College generally make around $26,602. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value.

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Ball State University is a great value for students pursuing a degree in visual communications, landing the #3 spot this year. Set in the city of Muncie, Ball State University is a very large public institution. In-state tuition and fees average $11,082, while out-of-state students pay about $29,630. Visual Communications graduates carry a median of $22,000 in student loans. Early-career visual communications graduates make about $36,864. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value. Ball State University admits about 86% of applicants.

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Indiana University Bloomington came in at #4 on our 2027 list of the best value visual communications schools. Indiana University Bloomington is a very large public school located in the city of Bloomington. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $12,144, while out-of-state students pay about $41,891. Visual Communications graduates carry a median of $21,064 in student loans. Visual Communications graduates of Indiana University Bloomington earn a median of $26,421 early in their careers. Set against $21,064 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff. The acceptance rate is 78%.

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University Of Notre Dame is a great value for students pursuing a degree in visual communications, landing the #5 spot this year. University Of Notre Dame is a large private not-for-profit school located in the suburb of Notre Dame. In-state tuition and fees average $65,025. Students borrow a median of $20,250 to complete the visual communications program here. Soon after graduation, visual communications degree recipients from University Of Notre Dame generally make around $46,825. Set against $20,250 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff. Roughly 11% of applicants are accepted.

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Notes and References

This list is compiled by College Factual (MF_RANKING_2025), 2027 edition. The methodology weighs the cost of a degree against the earnings graduates go on to achieve, drawn primarily from the U.S. Department of Education (IPEDS and College Scorecard).

Ranking method: College Major Best Value · 5 schools evaluated.

*Averages shown above reflect the top 5 ranked schools only.

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