Associate Degrees in Graphic Communications
Education Levels of Graphic Communication Majors
During the most recent year for which data is available, 1,825 people earned their associate degree in graphic communication. This makes it the 62nd most popular associate degree program in the country.
The following table shows the number of diplomas awarded in graphic communication at each degree level.
| Education Level | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s Degree | 3,434 |
| Associate Degree | 1,825 |
| Basic Certificate | 1,098 |
| Undergraduate Certificate | 896 |
| Master’s Degree | 424 |
| Graduate Certificate | 53 |
Earnings of Graphic Communication Majors With Associate Degrees
The median salary for graduates holding an associate degree in graphic communication is $23,932. However, this can depend on a number of factors, such as where you live and the number of years experience you have. A better approximation of salary is to look at the typical range of salaries. In this case the low is $20,483 and the high is $26,436.
Student Debt
We do not have the data to calculate the median and range of debt loads for graphic communication students who are associate degree holders.
Student Diversity
More men than women pursue associate degrees in graphic communication. About 52.4% of graduates in this field are male.
| Gender | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Men | 956 |
| Women | 869 |
The racial-ethnic distribution of graphic communication associate degree students is as follows:
| Race/Ethnicity | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Asian | 147 |
| Black or African American | 157 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 501 |
| White | 802 |
| International Students | 49 |
| Other Races/Ethnicities | 169 |
Most Popular Graphic Communication Programs for Associate Degrees
There are 205 colleges that offer an associate degree in graphic communication. Learn more about the most popular 20 below:
Borough of Manhattan Community College tops the list of the most popular school in the U.S. for graphic communication majors who are seeking their associate degree. Each year, around 22,400 students seeking various degrees attend the university. During the most recent year for which we have data, 71 people received their associate degree in graphic communication from BMCC. Around 81% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 38% were women. Data shows that BMCC graduates that hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $23,932.
Columbus State Community College is the 2nd most popular school in the nation for students seeking an associate degree in graphic communication. Each year, around 27,600 students seeking various degrees attend the university. During the most recent year for which we have data, 63 people received their associate degree in graphic communication from Columbus State. Around 28% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 70% were women. Data shows that Columbus State graduates that hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $23,932.
El Centro College comes in at #3 on our list of the most popular colleges offering associate degrees in graphic communication. Roughly 74,700 attend the school each year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 61 people received their associate degree in graphic communication from El Centro College. Around 82% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 29% were women. Those who complete their associate degree in graphic communication at El Centro College make a median salary of 23,932.
Miami Dade College comes in at #4 on our list of the most popular colleges offering associate degrees in graphic communication. Roughly 46,500 attend the school each year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 58 people received their associate degree in graphic communication from MDC. Of these students, 39% were women and 92% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups. Those who complete their associate degree in graphic communication at Miami Dade College make a median salary of 23,932.
Middlesex County College is the 5th most popular school in the nation for students seeking an associate degree in graphic communication. Roughly 10,000 attend the school each year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 51 people received their associate degree in graphic communication from Middlesex County College. Of these students, 47% were women and 60% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups. Middlesex County College graphic communication graduates who receive their associate degree go on to jobs earning a median salary of $23,932.
Salt Lake Community College is the 6th most popular school in the nation for students seeking an associate degree in graphic communication. Roughly 27,200 attend the school each year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 45 people received their associate degree in graphic communication from Salt Lake Community College. About 50% of this group were women, and 27% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group. Data shows that Salt Lake Community College graduates that hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $23,932.
Northwest Vista College is the 7th most popular school in the nation for students seeking an associate degree in graphic communication. Each year, around 18,500 students seeking various degrees attend the university. During the most recent year for which we have data, 39 people received their associate degree in graphic communication from Northwest Vista College. Of these students, 52% were women and 57% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups. Northwest Vista College graphic communication graduates who receive their associate degree go on to jobs earning a median salary of $23,932.
Northeast Wisconsin Technical College is the 8th most popular school in the nation for students seeking an associate degree in graphic communication. Roughly 10,700 attend the school each year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 38 people received their associate degree in graphic communication from NWTC. Around 8% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 68% were women. Northeast Wisconsin Technical College graphic communication graduates who receive their associate degree go on to jobs earning a median salary of $23,932.
The 9th most popular school in the country for graphic communication majors who are seeking their associate degree is Hostos Community College. Roughly 6,100 attend the school each year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 32 people received their associate degree in graphic communication from Hostos. About 39% of this group were women, and 100% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group. Those who complete their associate degree in graphic communication at Hostos Community College make a median salary of 23,932.
Pikes Peak Community College comes in at #10 on our list of the most popular colleges offering associate degrees in graphic communication. Each year, around 12,500 students seeking various degrees attend the university. During the most recent year for which we have data, 31 people received their associate degree in graphic communication from PPCC. Around 35% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 59% were women. Pikes Peak Community College graphic communication graduates who receive their associate degree go on to jobs earning a median salary of $23,932.
College of DuPage comes in at #10 on our list of the most popular colleges offering associate degrees in graphic communication. Each year, around 21,000 students seeking various degrees attend the university. During the most recent year for which we have data, 31 people received their associate degree in graphic communication from COD. About 12% of this group were women, and 41% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group. College of DuPage graphic communication graduates who receive their associate degree go on to jobs earning a median salary of $23,932.
Front Range Community College comes in at #12 on our list of the most popular colleges offering associate degrees in graphic communication. Roughly 18,700 attend the school each year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 29 people received their associate degree in graphic communication from FRCC. Around 29% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 55% were women. Front Range Community College graphic communication graduates who receive their associate degree go on to jobs earning a median salary of $23,932.
Houston Community College is the 12th most popular school in the nation for students seeking an associate degree in graphic communication. Roughly 48,300 attend the school each year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 29 people received their associate degree in graphic communication from Houston Community College. Of these students, 57% were women and 61% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups. Houston Community College graphic communication graduates who receive their associate degree go on to jobs earning a median salary of $23,932.
The 14th most popular school in the country for graphic communication majors who are seeking their associate degree is Lake Washington Institute of Technology. Each year, around 3,300 students seeking various degrees attend the university. During the most recent year for which we have data, 26 people received their associate degree in graphic communication from LWTech. About 22% of this group were women, and 30% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group. Lake Washington Institute of Technology graphic communication graduates who receive their associate degree go on to jobs earning a median salary of $23,932.
Santa Monica College comes in at #15 on our list of the most popular colleges offering associate degrees in graphic communication. Roughly 25,900 attend the school each year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 25 people received their associate degree in graphic communication from SMC. Around 38% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 31% were women. Data shows that SMC graduates that hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $23,932.
The 16th most popular school in the country for graphic communication majors who are seeking their associate degree is Ozarks Technical Community College. Each year, around 11,200 students seeking various degrees attend the university. During the most recent year for which we have data, 24 people received their associate degree in graphic communication from OTC. Of these students, 63% were women and 17% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups. Those who complete their associate degree in graphic communication at Ozarks Technical Community College make a median salary of 23,932.
Butler Community College comes in at #17 on our list of the most popular colleges offering associate degrees in graphic communication. Each year, around 7,100 students seeking various degrees attend the university. During the most recent year for which we have data, 23 people received their associate degree in graphic communication from Butler CC. About 40% of this group were women, and 30% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group. Those who complete their associate degree in graphic communication at Butler Community College make a median salary of 23,932.
Mt. San Antonio College is the 18th most popular school in the nation for students seeking an associate degree in graphic communication. Roughly 28,300 attend the school each year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 22 people received their associate degree in graphic communication from Mt. SAC. About 39% of this group were women, and 83% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group. Mt. San Antonio College graphic communication graduates who receive their associate degree go on to jobs earning a median salary of $23,932.
Camden County College comes in at #18 on our list of the most popular colleges offering associate degrees in graphic communication. Each year, around 8,100 students seeking various degrees attend the university. During the most recent year for which we have data, 22 people received their associate degree in graphic communication from Camden County College. About 47% of this group were women, and 20% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group. Camden County College graphic communication graduates who receive their associate degree go on to jobs earning a median salary of $23,932.
Forsyth Technical Community College comes in at #18 on our list of the most popular colleges offering associate degrees in graphic communication. Roughly 7,500 attend the school each year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 22 people received their associate degree in graphic communication from Forsyth Tech. Of these students, 31% were women and 69% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups. Forsyth Technical Community College graphic communication graduates who receive their associate degree go on to jobs earning a median salary of $23,932.
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Related Majors
Below are some popular majors that are similar to graphic communication that offer associate degrees.
| Major | Annual Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|
| Audiovisual Communications | 1,861 |
| Communications Technology | 144 |
| Other Communication Technology | 69 |
References
*The racial-ethnic minority student count is calculated by taking the total number of students and subtracting white students, international students, and students whose race/ethnicity was unknown. This number is then divided by the total number of students at the school to obtain the percentage of racial-ethnic minorities.
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- Bureau of Labor Statistics
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