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2023 Best Graphic Communications Schools

10 Colleges
$28,311 Avg Salary
$25,483 Avg Student Debt

Finding the Best Graphic Communications School for You

Graphic Communications is the #176 most popular major in the country with 460 degrees and certificates awarded in 2020-2021.

There are lots of options to pick from today when trying to decide which program is right for you. With more and more schools offering online options, you could even register for a great program on the other side of the country. On top of that, there are a considerable number of trade schools that offer fast-track entry to many fields.

To assist you in seeing some of the education options that are available to you, Grad Degree Search has created its Best Graphic Communications Schools ranking. Our analysis looked at 10 schools in the United States to see which programs offered the best educational experiences for students.

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2023 Best Graphic Communications Schools in the United States

Check out the graphic communication programs at these schools if you want to get the best education that money can buy.

Top 10 Best Graphic Communications Schools

#1

DePaul University

Chicago, IL

Our analysis found DePaul University to be the best school for graphic communications students who want to pursue a degree in the United States. Located in the large city of Chicago, DePaul is a private not-for-profit school with a fairly large student population.

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A rank of #2 on this year’s list means Southern Methodist University is a great place for graphic communications students. Located in the large suburb of Dallas, SMU is a private not-for-profit school with a large student population.

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The excellent programs at Arizona State University - Tempe helped the school earn the #3 place on this year’s ranking of the best graphic communications schools in the United States. Located in the midsize city of Tempe, ASU - Tempe is a public school with a fairly large student population.

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#4

Academy of Art University

San Francisco, CA

The excellent programs at Academy of Art University helped the school earn the #4 place on this year’s ranking of the best graphic communications schools in the United States. Academy of Art University is a moderately-sized private for-profit school located in the city of San Francisco.

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#5

George Mason University

Fairfax, VA

You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend George Mason University. It ranked #5 on our 2023 Best Graphic Communications Schools list. GMU is a fairly large public school located in the large suburb of Fairfax.

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With a ranking of #6, DigiPen Institute of Technology did quite well on this year’s best schools for graphic communications students. Digipen is a small private for-profit school located in the small city of Redmond.

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Savannah College of Art and Design ranked #7 on this year’s Best Graphic Communications Schools list. Located in the midsize city of Savannah, SCAD is a private not-for-profit college with a large student population.

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#8

Pratt Institute - Main

Brooklyn, NY

Pratt Institute - Main came in at #8 in this year’s edition of the Best Graphic Communications Schools ranking. Pratt Institute is a medium-sized private not-for-profit school located in the city of Brooklyn.

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#9

California College of the Arts

San Francisco, CA

California College of the Arts landed the #9 spot in the 2023 rankings for the best graphic communications programs. California College of the Arts is a small private not-for-profit school located in the large city of San Francisco.

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Atlantic University College landed the #10 spot in the 2023 rankings for the best graphic communications programs. Atlantic University College is a small private not-for-profit school located in the city of Guaynabo.

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One of 3 majors within the area of study, graphic communications has other similar majors worth exploring.

Majors Similar to Graphic Communication

Related Major Annual Graduates
Audiovisual Communications 89
Communications Technology 21
Other Communication Technology 15

Notes and References

*These averages are for the top 10 schools only.

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