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2027 Best Value Graphic Design Schools in Alabama

[Graphic Design](/majors/visual-and-performing-arts/design-and-applied-arts/graphic-design/) is a field worth comparing on the balance of cost and outcomes. 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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• Best Value Graphic Design Schools in Alabama

2027 Best Value Graphic Design Schools in Alabama

Below are the schools that deliver the strongest value in graphic design, balancing cost against outcomes.

Best Value Graphic Design Schools

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Troy University
Troy, AL

$10,176 In-State Tuition & Fees

$26,439 Avg Student Debt

$42,062 Median Earnings (10yr)

Leading the list is Troy University, our #1 best value for graphic design in Alabama. Set in the town of Troy, Troy University is a large public institution. Students from in state pay about $10,176 in tuition and fees, with out-of-state students paying around $20,352. Typical student debt for graphic design graduates is $26,439. Soon after graduation, graphic design degree recipients from Troy University generally make around $46,723. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value. The acceptance rate is 96%.

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Samford University
Birmingham, AL

$40,150 In-State Tuition & Fees

$25,000 Avg Student Debt

$58,469 Median Earnings (10yr)

Samford University is a great value for students pursuing a degree in graphic design, landing the #2 spot this year. Located in the suburb of Birmingham, Samford University is a moderately-sized private not-for-profit university. In-state tuition and fees average $40,150. Typical student debt for graphic design graduates is $25,000. Early-career graphic design graduates make about $41,323. Set against $25,000 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff. The acceptance rate is 82%.

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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).

More about our data sources and methodologies.