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Graphic Communications at Pittsburg State University

If you plan to study Graphic Communications, consider the program at Pittsburg State University. The following information will help you decide if it is a good fit for you.

Pittsburg State University is located in Pittsburg, KS.

During the most recent reporting year, 34 graphic communications graduations were recorded at Pittsburg State University.

Studying Online at Pittsburg State University

Online coursework is an option at Pittsburg State University. Of 5,755 students, 1,043 (18%) studied exclusively online and 2,435 (42%) took at least some classes online.

Graphic Communications Rankings at Pittsburg State University

These rankings give you a sense of how Pittsburg State University’s Graphic Communications program against other schools offering the same major.

Bachelor’s-Level Rankings

Ranking	Scope	Rank
Best Schools (Quality)	Kansas	#2 of 3
Best Value	Kansas	#3 of 3
Best Schools (Quality)	The Plains States (Region)	#5 of 14
Best Value	The Plains States (Region)	#11 of 14
Best Schools (Quality)	Nationwide	#33 of 170
Best Value	Nationwide	#126 of 171

Earnings for Graphic Communications Graduates from Pittsburg State University

Graduates of Pittsburg State University’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	$33,029
2 years	$31,907
3 years	$38,474
4 years	$39,455
5 years	$43,447

Is this above or below average for the school? At the four-year mark, Graphic Communications graduates from Pittsburg State University earn a median of $39,455, compared with $48,271 for all Pittsburg State University graduates — about 18% lower than the school-wide median.

Median Debt at Graduation

Median student loan debt for Graphic Communications graduates from Pittsburg State University stands at $25,500.

Student Demographics & Diversity

Take a look at the student demographics for Graphic Communications graduates at Pittsburg State University, by degree type.

Across all degree levels, Graphic Communications graduates at Pittsburg State University are 62% women (21) and 38% men (13).

Graphic Communications Bachelor’s Program at Pittsburg State University

Of the 34 bachelor’s graphic communications graduates at Pittsburg State University, 62% were women (21) and 38% were men (13).

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

Race / Ethnicity	Number of Graduates
White	30
Hispanic / Latino	2
Asian	1
Two or More Races	1

Racial-ethnic minorities make up 12% of Graphic Communications bachelor’s degree recipients at Pittsburg State University, below 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 Pittsburg State University

The Graphic Communications program at Pittsburg State University offers more specialized concentrations:

Concentration	Graduates
Printing Management	34

Top-Paying Careers for Graphic Communications Graduates

Graduates of the Graphic Communications program at Pittsburg State University pursue many career paths. 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.