2027 Best Value Graphic Design Schools in Kansas
[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. A high-value program keeps cost low while graduates go on to earn well.
College Factual analyzed 3 schools to build this 2027 ranking of the best value graphic design schools.
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2027 Best Value Graphic Design Schools in Kansas
If you want to know which schools deliver the best value for the graphic design degrees they offer, see the list below.
Best Value Graphic Design Schools
For return on investment in graphic design, no school beat Wichita State University this year. Wichita State University is a large public school located in the city of Wichita. Students from in state pay about $9,684 in tuition and fees, with out-of-state students paying around $19,869. Graphic Design graduates carry a median of $26,000 in student loans. Graphic Design graduates of Wichita State University earn a median of $33,590 early in their careers. That is a strong return on a $26,000 median debt. Roughly 94% of applicants are accepted.
Johnson County Community College is a great value for students pursuing a degree in graphic design, landing the #2 spot this year. Johnson County Community College is a very large public school located in the city of Overland Park. Students from in state pay about $2,424 in tuition and fees, compared with $5,688 for out-of-state students. Students borrow a median of $13,625 to complete the graphic design program here. Graphic Design graduates of Johnson County Community College earn a median of $32,030 early in their careers. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value.
Students looking for strong value in graphic design will find it at Benedictine College, which ranked #3. Benedictine College is a mid-sized private not-for-profit school located in the town of Atchison. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $36,350. Graphic Design graduates carry a median of $24,990 in student loans. Soon after graduation, graphic design degree recipients from Benedictine College generally make around $46,255. That is a strong return on a $24,990 median debt. The acceptance rate is 98%.
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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 · 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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