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Graphic Communications at University of Silicon Valley

What traits are you looking for in a school for Graphic Communications, consider the program at University of Silicon Valley. Get started with the following essential facts.

University of Silicon Valley is in San Jose, CA.

For the most recent IPEDS reporting year, 28 graphic communications degrees were awarded at University of Silicon Valley.

Studying Online at University of Silicon Valley

Many students take online classes at University of Silicon Valley. Of 477 students, 285 (60%) studied exclusively online and 151 (32%) took at least some classes online.

Graphic Communications Rankings at University of Silicon Valley

Rankings can help you compare University of Silicon Valley’s Graphic Communications program to other colleges that offer this major.

Bachelor’s-Level Rankings

Ranking	Scope	Rank
Best Value	California	#36 of 45
Best Schools (Quality)	California	#38 of 45
Best Value	Far Western (Region)	#44 of 54
Best Schools (Quality)	Far Western (Region)	#45 of 54
Best Schools (Quality)	Nationwide	#133 of 170
Best Value	Nationwide	#147 of 171

Earnings for Graphic Communications Graduates from University of Silicon Valley

Those who finish University of Silicon Valley’s Graphic Communications program earn at the following median levels (per the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard):

Years After Graduation	Median Earnings
1 year	$27,541
2 years	$30,984
3 years	$43,501
4 years	$50,601
5 years	$56,685

Is this above or below average for the school? Four years after graduating, Graphic Communications graduates from University of Silicon Valley report median earnings of $50,601, compared with $50,601 for all University of Silicon Valley graduates — about 0% higher than the school-wide median.

Median Debt at Graduation

Median student loan debt for Graphic Communications graduates from University of Silicon Valley is $31,000.

Student Demographics & Diversity

Take a look at the student demographics for Graphic Communications graduates at University of Silicon Valley, broken down by degree level.

Across all degree levels, Graphic Communications graduates at University of Silicon Valley are 57% women (16) and 43% men (12).

Graphic Communications Bachelor’s Program at University of Silicon Valley

Of the 28 bachelor’s graphic communications degrees awarded at University of Silicon Valley, 57% were women (16) and 43% were men (12).

The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Graphic Communications bachelor’s degree recipients at University of Silicon Valley.

Race / Ethnicity	Number of Graduates
White	7
Hispanic / Latino	5
Black / African American	5
Asian	5
Two or More Races	5
Unknown	1

Racial-ethnic minorities make up 71% of Graphic Communications bachelor’s degree recipients at University of Silicon Valley, higher than the national average of 41%.*

*The racial-ethnic minorities figure is the total number of graduates minus White, international (nonresident), and unknown-race graduates.

More Specific Graphic Communications Concentrations at University of Silicon Valley

The Graphic Communications program at University of Silicon Valley breaks down into more specific concentrations:

Concentration	Graduates
Animation & Special Effects	28

Best-Paid Careers for Graphic Communications Graduates

Those who complete Graphic Communications program at University of Silicon Valley work across a variety of fields. Here are the highest-paying careers for Graphic Communications majors, ordered by median annual salary:

Occupation	Nationwide Median Wage
Special Effects Artists and Animators	$57,836
Data Entry Keyers	$33,881
Printing Press Operators	$31,814
Etchers and Engravers	$28,903
Desktop Publishers	$27,130
Prepress Technicians and Workers	$25,852

References

• IPEDS — Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System
• U.S. Department of Education — College Scorecard
• O*NET Online (Bureau of Labor Statistics)
• National Center for Education Statistics

More about our data sources and methodologies.