Graphic Communications at Ringling College of Art and Design
If you plan to study Graphic Communications, consider the program at Ringling College of Art and Design. Get started with the following essential facts.
Ringling College of Art and Design is in Sarasota, FL.
During the most recent reporting year, 139 graphic communications degrees were awarded at Ringling College of Art and Design.
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Online & Distance Learning at Ringling College of Art and Design
Online coursework is an option at Ringling College of Art and Design. Among 1,666 students, 0 (0%) studied exclusively online and 506 (30%) took at least some classes online.
Graphic Communications Rankings at Ringling College of Art and Design
Rankings can help you compare Ringling 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) | Florida | #1 of 5 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Southeast (Region) | #2 of 17 |
| Best Value | Florida | #5 of 5 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #12 of 170 |
| Best Value | Southeast (Region) | #18 of 18 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #170 of 171 |
Earnings for Graphic Communications Graduates from Ringling College of Art and Design
Those who finish Ringling 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 | $44,528 |
| 2 years | $48,725 |
| 3 years | $57,463 |
| 4 years | $69,773 |
| 5 years | $74,421 |
How does this compare to the school overall? Four years after graduating, Graphic Communications graduates from Ringling College of Art and Design earn a median of $69,773, compared with $52,585 for all Ringling College of Art and Design graduates — about 33% higher than the school-wide median.
Median Debt at Graduation
The median debt for Graphic Communications graduates from Ringling College of Art and Design is $27,000.
Student Demographics & Diversity
Below you’ll find the diversity of Graphic Communications graduates at Ringling College of Art and Design, by degree type.
Across all degree levels, Graphic Communications graduates at Ringling College of Art and Design are 73% women (101) and 27% men (38).
Graphic Communications Bachelor’s Program at Ringling College of Art and Design
Among the 139 bachelor’s graphic communications graduates at Ringling College of Art and Design, 73% were women (101) and 27% were men (38).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Graphic Communications bachelor’s degree recipients at Ringling College of Art and Design.
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| White | 50 |
| Hispanic / Latino | 10 |
| Black / African American | 2 |
| Asian | 17 |
| Two or More Races | 8 |
| International (Nonresident) | 46 |
| Unknown | 6 |
Minority students account for 27% of Graphic Communications bachelor’s degree recipients at Ringling 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 Ringling College of Art and Design
The Graphic Communications program at Ringling College of Art and Design breaks down into more specific concentrations:
| Concentration | Graduates |
|---|---|
| Animation & Special Effects | 139 |
Top-Paying Careers for Graphic Communications Graduates
Students who finish Graphic Communications program at Ringling College of Art and Design go on to a range of careers. Below are the top-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.
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