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Graphic Communications at University of Northern Iowa

If you plan to study Graphic Communications, you may want to check out the program at University of Northern Iowa. We’ve gathered the following information to help you decide.

University of Northern Iowa is located in Cedar Falls, IA.

In the most recent year for which we have data, 7 graphic communications graduations were recorded at University of Northern Iowa.

Online & Distance Learning at University of Northern Iowa

Many students take online classes at University of Northern Iowa. Among 9,278 students, 1,482 (16%) studied exclusively online and 2,792 (30%) took at least some classes online.

Graphic Communications Rankings at University of Northern Iowa

These rankings give you a sense of how University of Northern Iowa’s Graphic Communications program against peer institutions.

Earnings for Graphic Communications Graduates from University of Northern Iowa

Graduates of University of Northern Iowa’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	$33,933
2 years	$30,771
3 years	$40,134
4 years	$44,174
5 years	$49,336

How do these earnings stack up against the rest of the school? Four years after graduating, Graphic Communications graduates from University of Northern Iowa take home a median $44,174, compared with $50,993 for all University of Northern Iowa graduates — about 13% lower than the school-wide median.

Median Debt at Graduation

Median student loan debt for Graphic Communications graduates from University of Northern Iowa stands at $21,070.

Student Demographics & Diversity

The following sections describe the diversity of Graphic Communications graduates at University of Northern Iowa, broken down by degree level.

Program-wide, Graphic Communications graduates at University of Northern Iowa are 43% women (3) and 57% men (4).

Graphic Communications Bachelor’s Program at University of Northern Iowa

Of the 7 bachelor’s graphic communications degrees awarded at University of Northern Iowa, 43% were women (3) and 57% were men (4).

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

Race / Ethnicity	Number of Graduates
White	6
Black / African American	1

Minority students account for 14% of Graphic Communications bachelor’s degree recipients at University of Northern Iowa, 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 University of Northern Iowa

This Graphic Communications program at University of Northern Iowa offers more specialized concentrations:

Concentration	Graduates
General Graphic Communications	7

Best-Paid Careers for Graphic Communications Graduates

Those who complete Graphic Communications program at University of Northern Iowa go on to a range of careers. 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.