Graphic Communications at Minneapolis College of Art and Design
If you are interested in studying Graphic Communications, you may want to check out the program at Minneapolis College of Art and Design. The following information will help you decide if it is a good fit for you.
Minneapolis College of Art and Design is in Minneapolis, MN.
In the most recent year for which we have data, 23 graphic communications degrees were awarded at Minneapolis College of Art and Design.
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Studying Online at Minneapolis College of Art and Design
Online coursework is an option at Minneapolis College of Art and Design. Among 831 students, 84 (10%) were enrolled entirely in distance education and 167 (20%) took at least some classes online.
Graphic Communications Rankings at Minneapolis College of Art and Design
These rankings give you a sense of how Minneapolis College of Art and Design’s Graphic Communications program to other colleges that offer this major.
Bachelor’s-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Schools (Quality) | Minnesota | #4 of 4 |
| Best Value | Minnesota | #4 of 4 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | The Plains States (Region) | #12 of 14 |
| Best Value | The Plains States (Region) | #12 of 14 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #139 of 171 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #142 of 170 |
Earnings for Graphic Communications Graduates from Minneapolis College of Art and Design
Graduates of Minneapolis College of Art and Design’s Graphic Communications program earn the following amounts (per the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard):
| Years After Graduation | Median Earnings |
|---|---|
| 1 year | $20,090 |
| 2 years | $18,771 |
| 3 years | $26,963 |
| 4 years | $24,375 |
| 5 years | $41,878 |
How do these earnings stack up against the rest of the school? At the four-year mark, Graphic Communications graduates from Minneapolis College of Art and Design take home a median $24,375, compared with $34,174 for all Minneapolis College of Art and Design graduates — about 29% lower than the school-wide median.
Median Debt at Graduation
Typical debt at graduation for Graphic Communications graduates from Minneapolis College of Art and Design stands at $27,000.
Student Demographics & Diversity
The following sections describe the composition of Graphic Communications graduates at Minneapolis College of Art and Design, broken down by degree level.
Across all degree levels, Graphic Communications graduates at Minneapolis College of Art and Design are 78% women (18) and 22% men (5).
Graphic Communications Bachelor’s Program at Minneapolis College of Art and Design
Of the 23 bachelor’s graphic communications graduates at Minneapolis College of Art and Design, 78% were women (18) and 22% were men (5).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Graphic Communications bachelor’s degree recipients at Minneapolis College of Art and Design.
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| White | 15 |
| Black / African American | 3 |
| Asian | 4 |
| Two or More Races | 1 |
Racial-ethnic minorities make up 35% of Graphic Communications bachelor’s degree recipients at Minneapolis College of Art and Design, lower 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 Minneapolis College of Art and Design
The Graphic Communications program at Minneapolis College of Art and Design breaks down into more specific concentrations:
| Concentration | Graduates |
|---|---|
| Animation & Special Effects | 23 |
Best-Paid Careers for Graphic Communications Graduates
Those who complete Graphic Communications program at Minneapolis College of Art and Design work across a variety of fields. Here are the top-paying careers for Graphic Communications graduates, 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.
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