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2025 Best Graphic Communications Schools in the Southeast Region

10 Colleges in the Southeast Region
1,547 Graphic Communication Degrees Awarded
$27,929 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.

For its 2025 ranking, College Factual looked at 10 schools in the Southeast Region to determine which ones were the best for graphic communications students pursuing a degree. Combined, these schools handed out 1,547 degrees in graphic communications to qualified students.

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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

Associate Degrees in Graphic Communication
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.

10 Top Southeast Region Schools in Graphic Communication

1
Bachelor's Degree Highest Degree Type
118 Graphic Communication Degrees Awarded
0.8% Growth in Graduates

It is hard 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 approximately 118 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 get an earnings boost of approximately $16,119 over the average income of graphic communications graduates.

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

2
Master's Degree Highest Degree Type
669 Graphic Communication Degrees Awarded
26.2% Growth in Graduates

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

There were approximately 669 graphic communications students who graduated with this degree at SCAD in the most recent data year. Soon after graduation, graphic communication degree recipients usually earn around $25,201 at the beginning of their careers.

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3
Master's Degree Highest Degree Type
54 Graphic Communication Degrees Awarded
$29,192 Median Starting Salary

Any student who is interested in graphic communications has to check out George Mason University. Located in the suburb of Fairfax, GMU is a public university with a fairly large student population. A Best Colleges rank of #92 out of 2,152 schools nationwide means GMU is a great university overall.

There were about 54 graphic communications students who graduated with this degree at GMU in the most recent data year. Students who graduate with their degree from the graphic communication program report average early career income of $29,192.

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

4
Associate Degree Highest Degree Type
49 Graphic Communication Degrees Awarded
$12,448 Median Starting Salary

It is hard to beat Miami Dade College if you want to pursue a degree in graphic communications. MDC is a fairly large public college located in the city of Miami. A Best Colleges rank of #355 out of 2,152 schools nationwide means MDC is a great college overall.

There were roughly 49 graphic communications students who graduated with this degree at MDC in the most recent year we have data available. After graduation, graphic communication degree recipients usually earn around $12,448 at the beginning of their careers.

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5
Associate Degree Highest Degree Type
1st Most Popular In NC
38 Graphic Communication Degrees Awarded

Located in the large city of Winston-Salem, Forsyth Tech is a public college with a moderately-sized student population. This college ranks 32nd out of 93 schools for overall quality in the state of North Carolina.

There were approximately 38 graphic communications students who graduated with this degree at Forsyth Tech in the most recent year we have data available.

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6
Bachelor's Degree Highest Degree Type
$30,795 Median Starting Salary

FSCJ is a fairly large public college located in the large city of Jacksonville. A Best Colleges rank of #360 out of 2,152 schools nationwide means FSCJ is a great college overall.

There were approximately 22 graphic communications students who graduated with this degree at FSCJ in the most recent data year. Degree recipients from the graphic communications major at Florida State College at Jacksonville earn $2,866 above the average college graduate with the same degree shortly after graduation.

More information about a degree in graphic communications from Florida State College at Jacksonville

7
Bachelor's Degree Highest Degree Type
53 Graphic Communication Degrees Awarded
$20,802 Median Starting Salary

ETSU is a large public university located in the small city of Johnson City. This university ranks 11th out of 41 colleges for overall quality in the state of Tennessee.

There were roughly 53 graphic communications students who graduated with this degree at ETSU in the most recent data year. Students who graduate with their degree from the graphic communication program state that they receive average early career earnings of $20,802.

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8
Bachelor's Degree Highest Degree Type
$28,874 Median Starting Salary

Located in the large suburb of Fort Pierce, Indian River State College is a public college with a large student population. A Best Colleges rank of #639 out of 2,152 colleges nationwide means Indian River State College is a great college overall.

There were about 26 graphic communications students who graduated with this degree at Indian River State College in the most recent year we have data available. Students who receive their degree from the graphic communication program make around $28,874 for their early career.

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9
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Regent University
Virginia Beach, VA
Bachelor's Degree Highest Degree Type
$16,280 Median Starting Salary

Located in the large city of Virginia Beach, Regent is a private not-for-profit university with a large student population. This university ranks 21st out of 57 schools for overall quality in the state of Virginia.

There were about 20 graphic communications students who graduated with this degree at Regent in the most recent year we have data available. Soon after graduating, graphic communication degree recipients typically earn around $16,280 in the first five years of their career.

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Lynn University
Boca Raton, FL
Master's Degree Highest Degree Type
$17,099 Median Starting Salary

Located in the small city of Boca Raton, Lynn University Fighting Knights is a private not-for-profit university with a small student population. This university ranks 61st out of 70 schools for overall quality in the state of Florida.

There were roughly 22 graphic communications students who graduated with this degree at Lynn University Fighting Knights in the most recent year we have data available. After graduation, graphic communication degree recipients typically earn about $17,099 in the first five years of their career.

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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 1,309
Prepress/Desktop Publishing & Digital Imaging Design 95
General Graphic Communications 77
Other Graphic Communications 40
Graphic & Printing Equipment Operator, General Production 17
Printing Press Operator 8
Platemaker/Imager 1

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Related Major Annual Graduates
Audiovisual Communications 2,470
Communications Technology 661
Other Communication Technology 13

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