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2025 Best Visual Communications Associate Degree Schools in the Great Lakes Region

3 Colleges in the Great Lakes Region
165 Associate Degrees
Visual Communications is above average in terms of popularity with it being the #112 most popular associate degree program in the country. So, you have a fair amount of options to choose from when looking for a school.

College Factual reviewed 3 schools in the Great Lakes Region to determine which ones were the best for associate degree seekers in the field of visual communications. When you put them all together, these colleges and universities awarded 165 associate degrees in visual communications during the 2022-2023 academic year.

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Choosing a Great Visual Communications School for Your Associate Degree

Best Visual Communications Associate Degree Schools in the Great Lakes Region The graphic arts associate degree program you select can have a big impact on your future. This section explores some of the factors we include in our ranking and how much they vary depending on the school you select. 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 take this into account we include a school's overall Best Colleges ranking which itself looks at a host of different factors like degree completion, educational resources, student body caliber and post-graduation earnings for the school as a whole.

Other Factors We Consider

The metrics below are just some of the other metrics that we use to determine our rankings.

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 associate degree.

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Since the program you select can have a significant impact on your future, we've developed a number of rankings, including this Best Visual Communications Associate Degree Schools in the Great Lakes Region list, to help you choose the best school for you.

Best Schools for Associate Students to Study Visual Communications in the Great Lakes Region

Explore the top ranked colleges and universities for visual communications students seeking a an associate degree.

Top Great Lakes Region Schools for an Associate in Graphic Arts

1
Associate Degree Highest Degree Type
15 Annual Graduates

It's difficult to beat Madison Area Technical College if you wish to pursue an associate degree in visual communications. Madison College is a fairly large public college located in the large city of Madison.More information about a associate in visual communications from Madison Area Technical College

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Ivy Tech Community College
Indianapolis, IN
Associate Degree Highest Degree Type
105 Annual Graduates

Ivy Tech Community College is one of the best schools in the United States for getting an associate degree in visual communications. Ivy Tech Community College is a fairly large public college located in the city of Indianapolis.More information about a associate in visual communications from Ivy Tech Community College

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College of DuPage
Glen Ellyn, IL
Associate Degree Highest Degree Type
20 Annual Graduates

Any student who is interested in an associate degree in visual communications needs to check out College of DuPage. Located in the suburb of Glen Ellyn, COD is a public college with a very large student population.More information about a associate in visual communications from College of DuPage

Best Visual Communications Colleges by State

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

State Colleges Degrees Awarded
Ohio 450 7
Illinois 267 29
Wisconsin 224 15
Indiana 221 74

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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
Graphic Design 307
Interior Design 169
Commercial & Advertising Art 145
Commercial Photography 57
Game & Interactive Media Design 26
Illustration 11
Industrial Design 9
Other Design & Applied Arts 6
Fashion Design 1

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