Ranking
Best Graphic Communications Colleges in North Carolina 2026
Central Piedmont Community College leads this ROI ranking with a A+ value grade and a 28.30 ROI score. EduGradify ranks 5 colleges here by earnings against net price.
5 North Carolina colleges offering Graphic Communications, ranked by EduGradify value grade.
- Schools ranked
- 5
- Cheapest net price
- $3,345
- Top earnings 10y
- $51,836
- Public / Private
- 4 / 1
Central Piedmont Community College
A+- ROI score
- 28.30
- Net price
- $3,345
- Earnings 10y
- $37,865
- Acceptance
- Open / not reported
Western Piedmont Community College
A- ROI score
- 13.26
- Net price
- $6,448
- Earnings 10y
- $34,195
- Acceptance
- Open / not reported
Forsyth Technical Community College
A- ROI score
- 11.85
- Net price
- $7,200
- Earnings 10y
- $34,139
- Acceptance
- Open / not reported
Appalachian State University
B- ROI score
- 7.70
- Net price
- $16,836
- Earnings 10y
- $51,836
- Acceptance
- 90.1%
Chowan University
C- ROI score
- 6.82
- Net price
- $14,086
- Earnings 10y
- $38,412
- Acceptance
- 68.8%
How we picked this list
This list starts with North Carolina schools with positive Graphic Communications program-share evidence, then sorts by EduGradify's school-wide ROI proxy: ten-year median earnings weighed against average net price. The set's average EduGradify ROI score is 13.59 (4 public, 1 private).
Source transparency: every figure comes from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard public data set. See our full methodology for the ROI formula, value grade rules and missing-data handling.
FAQ
Who leads this ranking?
Central Piedmont Community College in Charlotte, NC tops this ranking. EduGradify value grade is A+.
How does EduGradify pick this list?
We rank this set by roi score using the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard — see our methodology for the full formula. No paid placements, no surveys.
How many North Carolina colleges are in this list?
5 North Carolina colleges qualified for this ranking based on available federal data.
What does net price mean here?
Net price is what students actually pay after grants and scholarships — not the sticker price. It is reported by each college to the U.S. Department of Education.
Can I use this ranking as a final college decision?
Use it as a shortlist, not a final decision. The ranking compares school-wide federal data; you should still confirm program fit, aid letters, graduation path, transfer policies and current costs with each college.