Best Value Graphic Communications Colleges in New York

Fashion Institute of Technology stands out among New York's 13 graphic communications programs with an unusually low net cost of $22,024 despite its prime Manhattan location and 83.30% graduation rate. The state's graphic communications programs show dramatic cost variation, from SUNY Canton at $15,001 to School of Visual Arts at $58,628 annually. New York's massive advertising industry, with agencies like Ogilvy and McCann concentrated in Manhattan, creates steady demand for graphic communications graduates. However, early career earnings range widely from $13,132 to $54,252, making program selection important for return on investment.

Programs

$13,980 – $58,628

Net Price Range

$24,389

Avg. Program Earnings

61.7%

Avg. Graduation Rate

13 Graphic Communications Programs

Program rankings
#	School	Net Price	Program Earnings	In-State Tuition	Graduation Rate	Acceptance Rate
1	Rochester Institute of Technology Rochester, New York	$29,694	$54,252	$57,016	70.8%	67.2%
2	Villa Maria College Buffalo, New York	$13,980	$22,667	$28,670	31.0%	78.2%
3	SUNY College of Technology at Alfred Alfred, New York	$14,488	$23,456	$8,862	52.7%	81.7%
4	SUNY College of Technology at Canton Canton, New York	$15,001	$22,806	$8,689	44.1%	94.9%
5	SUNY College of Agriculture and Technology at Cobleskill Cobleskill, New York	$17,980	$20,140	$8,676	40.9%	84.0%
6	Fashion Institute of Technology New York, New York	$22,024	$14,627	$6,170	83.3%	52.8%
7	Pratt Institute-Main Brooklyn, New York	$50,647	$24,035	$59,683	72.7%	50.5%
8	School of Visual Arts New York, New York	$58,628	$13,132	$49,140	74.9%	87.4%
9	New York University New York, New York	$35,035		$60,438	88.5%	12.5%
10	SUNY Buffalo State University Buffalo, New York	$14,229		$8,486	36.0%	86.0%
11	State University of New York at Oswego Oswego, New York	$17,231		$8,769	60.4%	82.6%
12	Syracuse University Syracuse, New York	$41,026		$63,061	81.4%	51.8%
13	Touro University New York, New York	$26,556		$21,810	65.0%	71.3%

Frequently Asked Questions

What makes Rochester Institute of Technology worth its $29,694 net cost?

RIT graduates earn $54,252 annually, the highest among all New York graphic communications programs. The 70.80% graduation rate and strong industry connections in Rochester's tech corridor justify the investment for students seeking maximum earning potential.

How do SUNY schools compare for graphic communications value?

SUNY Alfred offers the best public option at $14,488 net cost with $23,456 earnings and 52.70% graduation rate. SUNY Canton costs slightly more at $15,001 but has lower earnings at $22,806, though it accepts 94.91% of applicants.

Is School of Visual Arts worth $58,628 per year?

Despite charging the highest net cost statewide, SVA graduates earn only $13,132 annually, the lowest among reporting schools. The 74.90% graduation rate doesn't offset the poor return on investment compared to other New York options.

Where can students find the most affordable graphic communications training?

Villa Maria College in Buffalo offers the lowest net cost at $13,980 with $22,667 earnings. However, the 31.00% graduation rate raises completion concerns compared to slightly pricier SUNY alternatives with better outcomes.

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Net price reflects the average cost after grants and scholarships for first-time, full-time students. See our methodology for details.