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2027 Best Value Visual Communications Schools in Maryland

5 Colleges in the United States
$23,326 Avg Student Debt
$55,279 Avg Median Earnings (10yr)
2027 Best Value Visual Communications Badge [Visual Communications](/majors/visual-and-performing-arts/design-and-applied-arts/visual-communications/) is a field worth comparing on the balance of cost and outcomes. The best values balance affordable tuition against strong post-graduation earnings.

To produce this 2027 ranking, College Factual evaluated 5 schools on the balance of cost and outcomes for visual communications students.

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2027 Best Value Visual Communications Schools in Maryland

Below are the schools that deliver the strongest value in visual communications, balancing cost against outcomes.

Best Value Visual Communications Schools

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Harford Community College tops our 2027 list of the best value visual communications schools in Maryland. Located in the rural area of Bel Air, Harford Community College is a moderately-sized public university. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $4,032, while out-of-state students pay about $8,832. Students borrow a median of $12,624 to complete the visual communications program here. Early-career visual communications graduates make about $50,636. Set against $12,624 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff.

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Students looking for strong value in visual communications will find it at University Of Maryland Baltimore County, which ranked #2. Located in the suburb of Baltimore, University Of Maryland Baltimore County is a large public university. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $13,256, while out-of-state students pay about $31,225. Students borrow a median of $21,531 to complete the visual communications program here. Visual Communications graduates of University Of Maryland Baltimore County earn a median of $34,020 early in their careers. Set against $21,531 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff. Roughly 72% of applicants are accepted.

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Students looking for strong value in visual communications will find it at Bowie State University, which ranked #3. Set in the suburb of Bowie, Bowie State University is a moderately-sized public institution. In-state tuition and fees average $9,218, compared with $19,938 for out-of-state students. Typical student debt for visual communications graduates is $28,474. Visual Communications graduates of Bowie State University earn a median of $47,668 early in their careers. That is a strong return on a $28,474 median debt. The acceptance rate is 72%.

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Stevenson University
Owings Mills, MD

Students looking for strong value in visual communications will find it at Stevenson University, which ranked #4. Located in the suburb of Owings Mills, Stevenson University is a mid-sized private not-for-profit university. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $40,560. Visual Communications graduates carry a median of $27,000 in student loans. Early-career visual communications graduates make about $27,969. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value. The acceptance rate is 79%.

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Maryland Institute College Of Art came in at #5 on our 2027 list of the best value visual communications schools. Set in the city of Baltimore, Maryland Institute College Of Art is a mid-sized private not-for-profit institution. Students from in state pay about $56,800 in tuition and fees. Visual Communications graduates carry a median of $27,000 in student loans. Visual Communications graduates of Maryland Institute College Of Art earn a median of $48,637 early in their careers. Set against $27,000 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff. Roughly 77% of applicants are accepted.

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Notes and References

This ranking is produced by College Factual (MF_RANKING_2025), 2027 edition. The methodology weighs the cost of a degree against the earnings graduates go on to achieve, drawn primarily from the U.S. Department of Education (IPEDS and College Scorecard).

Ranking method: College Major Best Value · 5 schools evaluated.

*Averages shown above reflect the top 5 ranked schools only.

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