2027 Best Value Graphic Design Schools in Maryland
[Graphic Design](/majors/visual-and-performing-arts/design-and-applied-arts/graphic-design/) programs reward a close look at where your money goes furthest. The best values balance affordable tuition against strong post-graduation earnings.
For its 2027 best-value ranking, College Factual looked at 3 schools to find the best return on investment for graphic design students.
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2027 Best Value Graphic Design Schools in Maryland
Below are the schools that deliver the strongest value in graphic design, balancing cost against outcomes.
Best Value Graphic Design Schools
Leading the list is Frederick Community College, our #1 best value for graphic design in Maryland. Frederick Community College is a large public school located in the city of Frederick. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $3,849, compared with $10,042 for out-of-state students. Graphic Design graduates carry a median of $10,778 in student loans. Soon after graduation, graphic design degree recipients from Frederick Community College generally make around $43,733. Set against $10,778 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff.
The strong cost-to-outcome balance at Anne Arundel Community College earned it the #2 place for graphic design. Located in the suburb of Arnold, Anne Arundel Community College is a large public university. In-state tuition and fees average $4,322, while out-of-state students pay about $11,522. Graphic Design graduates carry a median of $13,947 in student loans. Soon after graduation, graphic design degree recipients from Anne Arundel Community College generally make around $59,894. That is a strong return on a $13,947 median debt.
Students looking for strong value in graphic design will find it at Maryland Institute College Of Art, which ranked #3. Maryland Institute College Of Art is a mid-sized private not-for-profit school located in the city of Baltimore. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $56,800. Graphic Design graduates carry a median of $27,000 in student loans. Graphic Design graduates of Maryland Institute College Of Art earn a median of $48,637 early in their careers. Set against $27,000 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff. Roughly 77% of applicants are accepted.
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Notes and References
The ranking above is published 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 · 3 schools evaluated.
*Averages shown above reflect the top 3 ranked schools only.
- 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).
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