Graphic Communications at Pikes Peak State College
If you are interested in studying Graphic Communications, you may want to check out the program at Pikes Peak State College. The following information will help you decide if it is a good fit for you.
Pikes Peak State College is in Colorado Springs, CO.
For the most recent IPEDS reporting year, 84 graphic communications degrees were awarded at Pikes Peak State College.
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Online Class Availability at Pikes Peak State College
Distance learning is available at Pikes Peak State College. Of 12,556 students, 3,526 (28%) were enrolled entirely in distance education and 3,237 (26%) took at least some classes online.
Earnings for Graphic Communications Graduates from Pikes Peak State College
Those who finish Pikes Peak State College’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 | $15,471 |
| 2 years | $22,482 |
Student Demographics & Diversity
Below you’ll find the student demographics for Graphic Communications graduates at Pikes Peak State College, by degree type.
Looking at the program as a whole, Graphic Communications graduates at Pikes Peak State College are 60% women (50) and 40% men (34).
Graphic Communications Associate’s Program at Pikes Peak State College
Among the 26 associate’s graphic communications degrees awarded at Pikes Peak State College, 65% were women (17) and 35% were men (9).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Graphic Communications associate’s degree recipients at Pikes Peak State College.
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| White | 15 |
| Hispanic / Latino | 4 |
| Black / African American | 1 |
| Asian | 1 |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 1 |
| Two or More Races | 4 |
Minority students account for 42% of Graphic Communications associate’s degree recipients at Pikes Peak State College, lower than the national average of 52%.*
*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 Pikes Peak State College
This Graphic Communications program at Pikes Peak State College breaks down into more specific concentrations:
| Concentration | Graduates |
|---|---|
| Animation & Special Effects | 84 |
Highest-Paying Careers for Graphic Communications Graduates
Those who complete Graphic Communications program at Pikes Peak State College pursue many career paths. The table below ranks the best-paid 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
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