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2024 Best Visual Communications Master's Degree Schools in the Great Lakes Region

7 Colleges in the Great Lakes Region
69 Master's Degrees
Visual Communications is above average in terms of popularity with it being the #239 most popular master's degree program in the country. So, you have a fair amount of options to choose from when looking for a school.

College Factual looked at 7 colleges and universities when compiling its 2024 Best Visual Communications Master's Degree Schools in the Great Lakes Region ranking. When you put them all together, these colleges and universities awarded 69 master's degrees in visual communications during the 2020-2021 academic year.

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Choosing a Great Visual Communications School for Your Master's Degree

Best Visual Communications Master's Degree Schools in the Great Lakes Region The graphic arts master's degree program you select can have a big impact on your future. Important measures of a quality graphic arts program can vary widely even among the top schools. Below we explain some of the most important factors to consider before making your choice:

Overall Quality Is a Must

A school that excels in educating for a particular major and degree level must be a great school overall as well. To make it into this list a school must rank well in our overall Best Colleges for a Master's Degree ranking. This ranking considered factors such as graduation rates, overall graduate earnings and other educational resources to identify great colleges and universities.

Other Factors We Consider

In addition to the above, you should consider some of the following factors:

Our full ranking methodology documents in more detail how we consider these factors to identify the best colleges for visual communications students working on their master's degree.

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Since picking the right college can be one of the most important decisions of your life, we've developed the Best Visual Communications Master's Degree Schools in the Great Lakes Region ranking, along with many other major-related rankings, to help you make that decision.

Best Schools for Master’s Students to Study Visual Communications in the Great Lakes Region

Below you'll see a list of the best colleges and universities for pursuing a master's degree in visual communications.

Top Great Lakes Region Schools for a Master's in Graphic Arts

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Master's Degree Highest Degree Type
2 Annual Graduates

Every student pursuing a degree in a master's degree in visual communications needs to check out University of Notre Dame. Located in the large suburb of Notre Dame, Notre Dame is a private not-for-profit university with a fairly large student population.More information about a master’s in visual communications from University of Notre Dame

2
Master's Degree Highest Degree Type
6 Annual Graduates

Northwestern University is a wonderful choice for individuals interested in a master's degree in visual communications. Northwestern is a fairly large private not-for-profit university located in the small city of Evanston.More information about a master’s in visual communications from Northwestern University

3
Master's Degree Highest Degree Type
4 Annual Graduates

College for Creative Studies is one of the finest schools in the country for getting a master's degree in visual communications. Located in the large city of Detroit, CCS is a private not-for-profit college with a small student population.More information about a master’s in visual communications from College for Creative Studies

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DePaul University
Chicago, IL
Master's Degree Highest Degree Type
5 Annual Graduates

It is difficult to beat DePaul University if you want to pursue a master's degree in visual communications. Located in the city of Chicago, DePaul is a private not-for-profit university with a very large student population.More information about a master’s in visual communications from DePaul University

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Master's Degree Highest Degree Type
32 Annual Graduates

BGSU is a fairly large public university located in the fringe town of Bowling Green.More information about a master’s in visual communications from Bowling Green State University - Main Campus

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Master's Degree Highest Degree Type
2 Annual Graduates

Located in the city of Indianapolis, IUPUI is a public university with a fairly large student population.More information about a master’s in visual communications from Indiana University - Purdue University - Indianapolis

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Ferris State University
Big Rapids, MI
Master's Degree Highest Degree Type
2 Annual Graduates

Ferris is a fairly large public university located in the town of Big Rapids.More information about a master’s in visual communications from Ferris State University

Best Visual Communications Colleges by State

Explore the best visual communications colleges for a specific state in the Great Lakes Region .

State Colleges Degrees Awarded
Illinois 553 27
Ohio 494 32
Michigan 476 6
Indiana 375 4

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Visual Communications is one of 9 different types of Design & Applied Arts programs to choose from.

Majors Similar to Graphic Arts

Related Major Annual Graduates
Other Design & Applied Arts 54
Graphic Design 22
Commercial Photography 21
Fashion Design 15
Industrial Design 11
Commercial & Advertising Art 9
Interior Design 7
Game & Interactive Media Design 7

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