by our College Data Analytics Team
[Graphic Design](/majors/visual-and-performing-arts/design-and-applied-arts/graphic-design/) programs reward a close look at where your money goes furthest. A high-value program keeps cost low while graduates go on to earn well.
College Factual analyzed 8 schools to build this 2027 ranking of the best value graphic design schools.
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If you want to know which schools deliver the best value for the graphic design degrees they offer, see the list below.
Atlanta Technical College earned the #1 spot for value among graphic design schools in Georgia. Atlanta Technical College is a moderately-sized public school located in the city of Atlanta. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $3,382, while out-of-state students pay about $5,950. Typical student debt for graphic design graduates is $17,655. Early-career graphic design graduates make about $35,441. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value.
Wiregrass Georgia Technical College is a great value for students pursuing a degree in graphic design, landing the #2 spot this year. Set in the rural area of Valdosta, Wiregrass Georgia Technical College is a moderately-sized public institution. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $3,480, while out-of-state students pay about $6,048. Typical student debt for graphic design graduates is $10,864. Early-career graphic design graduates make about $40,452. Set against $10,864 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff.
Southern Regional Technical College came in at #3 on our 2027 list of the best value graphic design schools. Set in the town of Thomasville, Southern Regional Technical College is a moderately-sized public institution. In-state tuition and fees average $3,007, while out-of-state students pay about $5,575. Typical student debt for graphic design graduates is $9,086. Soon after graduation, graphic design degree recipients from Southern Regional Technical College generally make around $44,007. Set against $9,086 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff.
The strong cost-to-outcome balance at Albany Technical College earned it the #4 place for graphic design. Set in the city of Albany, Albany Technical College is a mid-sized public institution. In-state tuition and fees average $3,364, compared with $5,932 for out-of-state students. Students borrow a median of $16,321 to complete the graphic design program here. Graphic Design graduates of Albany Technical College earn a median of $35,895 early in their careers. That is a strong return on a $16,321 median debt.
The strong cost-to-outcome balance at Lanier Technical College earned it the #5 place for graphic design. Located in the city of Gainesville, Lanier Technical College is a moderately-sized public university. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $3,980, while out-of-state students pay about $7,190. Graphic Design graduates carry a median of $12,278 in student loans. Early-career graphic design graduates make about $37,118. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value.
Augusta Technical College landed the #6 spot for graphic design value this year. Located in the city of Augusta, Augusta Technical College is a moderately-sized public university. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $4,282, while out-of-state students pay about $7,492. Students borrow a median of $11,400 to complete the graphic design program here. Graphic Design graduates of Augusta Technical College earn a median of $41,892 early in their careers. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value.
Georgia Southern University came in at #7 for value in graphic design this year. Located in the town of Statesboro, Georgia Southern University is a very large public university. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $6,022, compared with $17,734 for out-of-state students. Typical student debt for graphic design graduates is $26,000. Soon after graduation, graphic design degree recipients from Georgia Southern University generally make around $39,355. That is a strong return on a $26,000 median debt. Roughly 88% of applicants are accepted.
Mercer University ranked #8 on our 2027 list of the best value graphic design schools. Set in the city of Macon, Mercer University is a large private not-for-profit institution. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $31,565. Students borrow a median of $32,463 to complete the graphic design program here. Soon after graduation, graphic design degree recipients from Mercer University generally make around $56,699. Set against $32,463 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff. Roughly 69% of applicants are accepted.
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 · 8 schools evaluated.
*Averages shown above reflect the top 8 ranked schools only.
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