Ranking

Best Graphic Communications Colleges in Pennsylvania 2026

Westmoreland County Community College leads this ROI ranking with a A+ value grade and a 18.11 ROI score. EduGradify ranks 8 colleges here by earnings against net price.

8 Pennsylvania colleges offering Graphic Communications, ranked by EduGradify value grade.

Schools ranked: 8
Cheapest net price: $5,167
Top earnings 10y: $84,648
Public / Private: 3 / 5

Westmoreland County Community College

A+

Youngwood, PA · Public

ROI score: 18.11
Net price: $5,167
Earnings 10y: $37,439
Acceptance: Open / not reported

Lehigh Carbon Community College

Schnecksville, PA · Public

ROI score: 11.53
Net price: $9,203
Earnings 10y: $42,436
Acceptance: Open / not reported

Thaddeus Stevens College of Technology

Lancaster, PA · Public

ROI score: 9.69
Net price: $14,104
Earnings 10y: $54,681
Acceptance: 71.2%

Lycoming College

Williamsport, PA · Private Non-Profit

ROI score: 7.34
Net price: $19,140
Earnings 10y: $56,210
Acceptance: 74.1%

Drexel University

Philadelphia, PA · Private Non-Profit

ROI score: 5.50
Net price: $38,509
Earnings 10y: $84,648
Acceptance: 79.4%

Point Park University

Pittsburgh, PA · Private Non-Profit

ROI score: 4.42
Net price: $25,942
Earnings 10y: $45,856
Acceptance: 96.9%

Chatham University

Pittsburgh, PA · Private Non-Profit

ROI score: 4.37
Net price: $29,954
Earnings 10y: $52,410
Acceptance: 62%

Pennsylvania Academy of the Fine Arts

Philadelphia, PA · Private Non-Profit

ROI score: 1.76
Net price: $42,454
Earnings 10y: $29,881
Acceptance: Open / not reported

How we picked this list

This list starts with Pennsylvania 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 7.84 (3 public, 5 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?

Westmoreland County Community College in Youngwood, PA 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 Pennsylvania colleges are in this list?

8 Pennsylvania 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.