2027 Best Value Graphic Design Schools in Vermont

[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.
College Factual analyzed 2 schools to build this 2027 ranking of the best value graphic design schools.
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2027 Best Value Graphic Design Schools in Vermont
Below are the schools that deliver the strongest value in graphic design, balancing cost against outcomes.
Best Value Graphic Design Schools
Community College Of Vermont tops our 2027 list of the best value graphic design schools in Vermont. Community College Of Vermont is a moderately-sized public school located in the rural area of Montpelier. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $6,920, with out-of-state students paying around $13,640. Students borrow a median of $12,125 to complete the graphic design program here. Graphic Design graduates of Community College Of Vermont earn a median of $34,182 early in their careers. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value.
The strong cost-to-outcome balance at Champlain College earned it the #2 place for graphic design. Located in the city of Burlington, Champlain College is a mid-sized private not-for-profit university. In-state tuition and fees average $47,850. Typical student debt for graphic design graduates is $26,885. Graphic Design graduates of Champlain College earn a median of $38,264 early in their careers. Set against $26,885 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff. The acceptance rate is 83%.
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Notes and References
The ranking above is published by College Factual (MF_RANKING_2025), 2027 edition. Schools are scored on the balance of cost (tuition and student debt) against student outcomes (post-graduation earnings) — a measure of return on investment, drawn primarily from the U.S. Department of Education (IPEDS and College Scorecard).
Ranking method: College Major Best Value · 2 schools evaluated.
*Averages shown above reflect the top 2 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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