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2025 Best General Graphic Communications Schools

6 Colleges in the United States
573 Graphic Communication Degrees Awarded
General Graphic Communications is about average in terms of popularity for degree programs. That is, it ranks #653 out of the 1506 majors across the country that we analyze each year. As such, the degree program isn't offered at every college in the United States, but there are schools that do have a program in the field that are top-notch when it comes to quality.

In 2025, College Factual analyzed 6 schools in order to identify the top ones for its Best General Graphic Communications Schools ranking. Combined, these schools handed out 573 degrees in general graphic communications to qualified students.

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Choosing a Great General Graphic Communications School

Best General Graphic Communications Schools The graphic communication program you select can have a big impact on your future. That's why we developed our collection of Best Schools for General Graphic Communications rankings. For our Best Overall General Graphic Communications School rankings, we roll up the results of our degree-level rankings, weighted by the number of degrees awarded at that level.

In order to find the schools that are the best fit for you, you may want to filter to one of the degree levels below.

General Graphic Communications Rankings by Degree Level

Associate Degrees in Graphic Communication
Bachelor's Degrees in Graphic Communication

Since picking the right college can be one of the most important decisions of your life, we've developed the Best General Graphic Communications Schools ranking, along with many other major-related rankings, to help you make that decision. You can also filter this list by location to find schools closer to you.

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Best Schools for General Graphic Communications in the United States

If you aren't interested in a particular degree level and want to know which schools are the overall best at delivering an education for the graphic communication degrees they offer, see the list below.

Top Schools in Graphic Communication

1
Bachelor's Degree Highest Degree Type
1st Most Popular In CA
83 Graphic Communication Degrees Awarded

California Polytechnic State University - San Luis Obispo is a wonderful option for students interested in a degree in general graphic communications. Cal Poly San Luis Obispo is a fairly large public university located in the small suburb of San Luis Obispo. A Best Colleges rank of #165 out of 2,152 schools nationwide means Cal Poly San Luis Obispo is a great university overall.

There were roughly 83 general graphic communications students who graduated with this degree at Cal Poly San Luis Obispo in the most recent data year.

More information about a degree in general graphic communications from California Polytechnic State University - San Luis Obispo

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Ferris State University
Big Rapids, MI
Associate Degree Highest Degree Type
1st Most Popular In MI
20.0% Growth in Graduates

Ferris State University is a good choice for students pursuing a degree in general graphic communications. Ferris is a medium-sized public university located in the remote town of Big Rapids. This university ranks 13th out of 56 colleges for overall quality in the state of Michigan.

There were about 5 general graphic communications students who graduated with this degree at Ferris in the most recent year we have data available.

More information about a degree in general graphic communications from Ferris State University

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Carroll University
Waukesha, WI
Bachelor's Degree Highest Degree Type
1st Most Popular In WI

It is hard to beat Carroll University if you want to pursue a degree in general graphic communications. Located in the small city of Waukesha, Carroll U is a private not-for-profit university with a small student population. This university ranks 15th out of 46 colleges for overall quality in the state of Wisconsin.

There were about 10 general graphic communications students who graduated with this degree at Carroll U in the most recent year we have data available.

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4
Bachelor's Degree Highest Degree Type
1st Most Popular In IA

Every student who is interested in general graphic communications has to take a look at University of Northern Iowa. UNI is a moderately-sized public university located in the small city of Cedar Falls. A Best Colleges rank of #270 out of 2,152 schools nationwide means UNI is a great university overall.

There were roughly 10 general graphic communications students who graduated with this degree at UNI in the most recent data year.

More information about a degree in general graphic communications from University of Northern Iowa

5
Bachelor's Degree Highest Degree Type
1st Most Popular In MD
75 Graphic Communication Degrees Awarded

Located in the suburb of Adelphi, UMGC is a public university with a fairly large student population. A Best Colleges rank of #179 out of 2,152 colleges nationwide means UMGC is a great university overall.

There were roughly 75 general graphic communications students who graduated with this degree at UMGC in the most recent data year.

More information about a degree in general graphic communications from University of Maryland Global Campus

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Associate Degree Highest Degree Type
1st Most Popular In MO

Located in the medium-sized city of Springfield, OTC is a public college with a large student population. This college ranks 32nd out of 48 schools for overall quality in the state of Missouri.

There were about 19 general graphic communications students who graduated with this degree at OTC in the most recent year we have data available.

More information about a degree in general graphic communications from Ozarks Technical Community College

General Graphic Communications by Region

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General Graphic Communications is one of 8 different types of Graphic Communications programs to choose from.

Related Major Annual Graduates
Animation, Interactive Technology, Video Graphics & Special Effects 5,696
Prepress/Desktop Publishing & Digital Imaging Design 1,094
Graphic & Printing Equipment Operator, General Production 337
Other Graphic Communications 194
Printing Management 66
Platemaker/Imager 14
Computer Typography & Composition Equipment Operator 13
Printing Press Operator 8

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