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2023 Most Well Attended Graphic Communication Major

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Most Well Attended Graphic Communication Major

When pursuing a degree in today’s world, students have many different options to choose from. At College Factual, we’re committed to helping you make that decision by providing information such as that found in our “Most Well Attended Graphic Communication Major” ranking.

In 2020-2021, 7,518 people earned their degree in graphic communications, making the major the 122nd most popular in the United States. In 2019-2020, graphic communications graduates who were awarded their degree in 2017-2019, earned an average of $28,311 and had an average of $25,483 in loans still to pay off.

For this year’s “Most Well Attended Graphic Communication Major” ranking, we looked at 330 colleges that offer a degree in graphic communications. The schools that top this list are recognized because they have one of the most popular graphic communications programs in the United States.

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Most Well Attended Graphic Communication Major

The following schools top our list of the Best “Most Well Attended Graphic Communication Major”.

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You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend Savannah College of Art and Design. It ranked #1 on our 2023 Most Well Attended Graphic Communication Major list. SCAD is a fairly large private not-for-profit school situated in Savannah, Georgia. It awarded 494 ’s graphic communication degrees in 2020-2021.

The undergrad student loan default rate at the school is 3.2%, which is quite low when compared to the national default rate of 10.1%.

Full Savannah College of Art and Design Graphic Communications Report

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Academy of Art University
San Francisco, California

You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend Academy of Art University. It ranked #2 on our 2023 Most Well Attended Graphic Communication Major list. Academy of Art University is a private for-profit institution located in San Francisco, California. The school has a medium-sized population, and it awarded 222 ’s degrees in 2020-2021.

The school has an impressive undergrad student loan default rate. It’s only 5.0%, which is much lower than the national rate of 10.1%.

Read more about Graphic Communications at Academy of Art University

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Columbia College Chicago
Chicago, Illinois

Out of the 330 schools in the Most Well Attended Graphic Communication Major that were part of this year’s ranking, Columbia College Chicago landed the #3 spot on the list. Columbia is a medium-sized school located in Chicago, Illinois that handed out 132 ’s graphic communication degrees in 2020-2021.

Full Columbia College Chicago Graphic Communications Report

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You’ll join some of the best and brightest minds around if you attend Ringling College of Art and Design. The school came in at #4 for the Most Well Attended Graphic Communication Major. Ringling College of Art and Design is located in Sarasota, Florida and, has a small student population. In 2020-2021, this school awarded 117 ’s graphic communication degrees to qualified students.

The low undergrad student loan default rate of 1.4% is a good sign that students have an easier time paying off their loans than they might at other schools. For comparison, the national default rate is 10.1%.

Read full report on Graphic Communications at Ringling College of Art and Design

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Ferris State University
Big Rapids, Michigan

You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend Ferris State University. It ranked #5 on our 2023 Most Well Attended Graphic Communication Major list. Ferris is a public institution located in Big Rapids, Michigan. The school has a fairly large population, and it awarded 104 ’s degrees in 2020-2021.

Read full report on Graphic Communications at Ferris State University

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George Mason University
Fairfax, Virginia

George Mason University ranked #6 on this year’s Most Well Attended Graphic Communication Major list. Fairfax, Virginia is the setting for this large institution of higher learning. The public school handed out ’s graphic communication degrees to 97 students in 2020-2021.

The undergrad student loan default rate at the school is 2.5%, which is quite low when compared to the national default rate of 10.1%. The school has an excellent freshman retention rate of 86%, which means students like the school well enough to return for a second year.

Read full report on Graphic Communications at GMU

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California Polytechnic State University - San Luis Obispo landed the #7 spot on the 2023 Most Well Attended Graphic Communication Major ranking. Cal Poly San Luis Obispo is a large school located in San Luis Obispo, California that handed out 94 ’s graphic communication degrees in 2020-2021.

The school has an impressive undergrad student loan default rate. It’s only 0.7%, which is much lower than the national rate of 10.1%. The school has an excellent freshman retention rate of 94%, which means students like the school well enough to return for a second year.

Full Cal Poly San Luis Obispo Graphic Communications Report

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Arizona State University - Tempe landed the #8 spot on the 2023 Most Well Attended Graphic Communication Major ranking. ASU - Tempe is a public institution located in Tempe, Arizona. The school has a large population, and it awarded 93 ’s degrees in 2020-2021.

The undergrad student loan default rate at the school is 4.5%, which is quite low when compared to the national default rate of 10.1%. Students who start out at the school are likely to stick around. The freshman retention rate is 86%.

Full ASU - Tempe Graphic Communications Report

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DePaul University
Chicago, Illinois

With a ranking of #9, DePaul University did quite well on the 2023 Most Well Attended Graphic Communication Major list. This large school is located in Chicago, Illinois, and it awarded 87 ’s graphic communication degrees in 2020-2021.

The low undergrad student loan default rate of 3.7% is a good sign that students have an easier time paying off their loans than they might at other schools. For comparison, the national default rate is 10.1%.

Read more about Graphic Communications at DePaul University

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School of Visual Arts
New York, New York

With a ranking of #9, School of Visual Arts did quite well on the 2023 Most Well Attended Graphic Communication Major list. School of Visual Arts is a small school located in New York, New York that handed out 87 ’s graphic communication degrees in 2020-2021.

The undergrad student loan default rate at the school is 2.0%, which is quite low when compared to the national default rate of 10.1%. The impressive undergraduate student-to-faculty ratio of 6 to 1 means that students may have more opportunities to work more closely with their professors than they would at other schools.

Read full report on Graphic Communications at SVA

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With a ranking of #11, Borough of Manhattan Community College did quite well on the 2023 Most Well Attended Graphic Communication Major list. New York, New York is the setting for this fairly large institution of higher learning. The public school handed out ’s graphic communication degrees to 71 students in 2020-2021.

Read full report on Graphic Communications at Borough of Manhattan Community College

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Pratt Institute - Main
Brooklyn, New York

Pratt Institute - Main came in at #12 in this year’s edition of the Most Well Attended Graphic Communication Major ranking. Brooklyn, New York is the setting for this medium-sized institution of higher learning. The private not-for-profit school handed out ’s graphic communication degrees to 70 students in 2020-2021.

The low undergrad student loan default rate of 4.5% is a good sign that students have an easier time paying off their loans than they might at other schools. For comparison, the national default rate is 10.1%. Since the school has a undergrad student-to-faculty ratio of 9 to 1, those pursuing a degree will have more opportunities to interact with their professors.

Read full report on Graphic Communications at Pratt Institute - Main

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DigiPen Institute of Technology landed the #12 spot on the 2023 Most Well Attended Graphic Communication Major ranking. DigiPen Institute of Technology is located in Redmond, Washington and, has a small student population. In 2020-2021, this school awarded 70 ’s graphic communication degrees to qualified students.

The low undergrad student loan default rate of 2.3% is a good sign that students have an easier time paying off their loans than they might at other schools. For comparison, the national default rate is 10.1%. Since the school has a undergrad student-to-faculty ratio of 10 to 1, those pursuing a degree will have more opportunities to interact with their professors.

Read full report on Graphic Communications at Digipen

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University of Puerto Rico - Carolina landed the #14 spot on the 2023 Most Well Attended Graphic Communication Major ranking. University of Puerto Rico - Carolina is a small school located in Carolina, that handed out 66 ’s graphic communication degrees in 2020-2021.

Read full report on Graphic Communications at UPR Carolina

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California College of the Arts
San Francisco, California

California College of the Arts came in at #15 in this year’s edition of the Most Well Attended Graphic Communication Major ranking. California College of the Arts is a private not-for-profit institution located in San Francisco, California. The school has a small population, and it awarded 64 ’s degrees in 2020-2021.

With a undergrad student-to-faculty ratio of 8 to 1, it’s easy to see that the school is committed to helping their undergraduates succeed. The low undergrad student loan default rate of 4.2% is a good sign that students have an easier time paying off their loans than they might at other schools. For comparison, the national default rate is 10.1%.

Read full report on Graphic Communications at California College of the Arts

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Columbus State Community College came in at #16 in this year’s edition of the Most Well Attended Graphic Communication Major ranking. Columbus State Community College is located in Columbus, Ohio and, has a large student population. In 2020-2021, this school awarded 142 ’s graphic communication degrees to qualified students.

Read more about Graphic Communications at Columbus State Community College

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University of Maryland Global Campus did quite well in the 2023 Most Well Attended Graphic Communication Major ranking, coming in at #16. UMGC is a large school located in Adelphi, Maryland that handed out 63 ’s graphic communication degrees in 2020-2021.

The undergrad student loan default rate at the school is 4.4%, which is quite low when compared to the national default rate of 10.1%.

Read more about Graphic Communications at UMGC

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El Centro College
Dallas, Texas

El Centro College ranked #18 on this year’s Most Well Attended Graphic Communication Major list. Dallas, Texas is the setting for this large institution of higher learning. The public school handed out ’s graphic communication degrees to 75 students in 2020-2021.

Read full report on Graphic Communications at El Centro College

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University of Hawaii at Manoa did quite well in the 2023 Most Well Attended Graphic Communication Major ranking, coming in at #19. Honolulu, Hawaii is the setting for this fairly large institution of higher learning. The public school handed out ’s graphic communication degrees to 59 students in 2020-2021.

The school has an impressive undergrad student loan default rate. It’s only 3.5%, which is much lower than the national rate of 10.1%.

Read full report on Graphic Communications at University of Hawaii at Manoa

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College for Creative Studies landed the #19 spot on the 2023 Most Well Attended Graphic Communication Major ranking. Detroit, Michigan is the setting for this small institution of higher learning. The private not-for-profit school handed out ’s graphic communication degrees to 59 students in 2020-2021.

Since the school has a undergrad student-to-faculty ratio of 10 to 1, those pursuing a degree will have more opportunities to interact with their professors.

Full CCS Graphic Communications Report

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Miami Dade College
Miami, Florida

With a ranking of #21, Miami Dade College did quite well on the 2023 Most Well Attended Graphic Communication Major list. Miami Dade College is a large public school situated in Miami, Florida. It awarded 58 ’s graphic communication degrees in 2020-2021.

Full MDC Graphic Communications Report

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East Tennessee State University
Johnson City, Tennessee

East Tennessee State University landed the #22 spot on the 2023 Most Well Attended Graphic Communication Major ranking. ETSU is a fairly large public school situated in Johnson City, Tennessee. It awarded 56 ’s graphic communication degrees in 2020-2021.

Read full report on Graphic Communications at East Tennessee State University

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With a ranking of #23, Southern Methodist University did quite well on the 2023 Most Well Attended Graphic Communication Major list. Located in Dallas, Texas, this fairly large private not-for-profit school handed out 102 degrees to qualified ’s graphic communication students in 2020-2021.

The school has an impressive undergrad student loan default rate. It’s only 2.1%, which is much lower than the national rate of 10.1%. With a freshman retention rate of 90%, the school does an excellent job of retaining its undergraduate students.

Read more about Graphic Communications at Southern Methodist University

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Middlesex County College
Edison, New Jersey

Middlesex County College ranked #24 on this year’s Most Well Attended Graphic Communication Major list. This medium-sized school is located in Edison, New Jersey, and it awarded 51 ’s graphic communication degrees in 2020-2021.

Read full report on Graphic Communications at Middlesex County College

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Bowling Green State University - Main Campus did quite well in the 2023 Most Well Attended Graphic Communication Major ranking, coming in at #24. This fairly large school is located in Bowling Green, Ohio, and it awarded 51 ’s graphic communication degrees in 2020-2021.

Read full report on Graphic Communications at BGSU

Rest of the Best 51 in Most Well Attended Graphic Communication Major

Not only did these schools make the top 51 list, but they also landed in the top 15% of this year’s ranking:

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Salt Lake Community College
Salt Lake City, Utah
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Cogswell College
San Jose, California
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University of Baltimore
Baltimore, Maryland
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Art Center College of Design
Pasadena, California
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Kansas City Art Institute
Kansas City, Missouri
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Northwest Vista College
San Antonio, Texas
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Indian River State College
Fort Pierce, Florida
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Drexel University
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
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Los Angeles Film School
Hollywood, California
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Pikes Peak Community College
Colorado Springs, Colorado
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College of DuPage
Glen Ellyn, Illinois
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Front Range Community College
Westminster, Colorado
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