Associate Degrees in Graphic Communications
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Education Levels of Graphic Communication Majors
During the 2020-2021 academic year, 1,757 students 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 | 3,201 |
| Associate Degree | 1,757 |
| Basic Certificate | 1,205 |
| Undergraduate Certificate | 895 |
| Master’s Degree | 410 |
| Graduate Certificate | 50 |
Earnings of Graphic Communication Majors With Associate Degrees
The median salary for graduates holding an associate degree in graphic communication is $21,768. 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 $20,899 and the high is $27,085.
Student Debt
The median student debt for graduates holding an associate degree in graphic communication is $12,000. The school you go to and how long it takes you to graduate, among other things, can cause this number to vary. The chart below shows the range of accumulated debt loads. On the high side of the range, $18,350 is the debt load, and the debt load on the low side is $11,250.
Student Diversity
More men than women pursue associate degrees in graphic communication. About 55.5% of graduates in this field are male.
| Gender | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Men | 975 |
| Women | 782 |
The racial-ethnic distribution of graphic communication associate degree students is as follows:
| Race/Ethnicity | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Asian | 105 |
| Black or African American | 145 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 438 |
| White | 849 |
| International Students | 48 |
| Other Races/Ethnicities | 172 |
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. The graphic communication program at Borough of Manhattan Community College awarded 71 associate degrees during the 2020-2021 school year. Around 93% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 38% were women.
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. For the 2020-2021 academic year, 63 associate degrees were handed out to graphic communication majors at Columbus State. Around 22% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 63% were women.
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. The graphic communication program at El Centro College awarded 61 associate degrees during the 2020-2021 school year. About 38% of this group were women, and 74% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
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. For the 2020-2021 academic year, 58 associate degrees were handed out to graphic communication majors at MDC. Of these students, 43% were women and 76% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
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. The graphic communication program at Middlesex County College awarded 51 associate degrees during the 2020-2021 school year. Around 57% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 37% were women.
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. For the 2020-2021 academic year, 45 associate degrees were handed out to graphic communication majors at Salt Lake Community College. Of these students, 56% were women and 38% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
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 2020-2021 academic year, 39 people received their associate degree in graphic communication from Northwest Vista College. Of these students, 18% were women and 67% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
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. For the 2020-2021 academic year, 38 associate degrees were handed out to graphic communication majors at NWTC. About 66% of this group were women, and 16% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
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 2020-2021 academic year, 32 people received their associate degree in graphic communication from Hostos. About 31% of this group were women, and 88% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
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 2020-2021 academic year, 31 people received their associate degree in graphic communication from PPCC. About 65% of this group were women, and 39% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
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 2020-2021 academic year, 31 people received their associate degree in graphic communication from COD. About 35% of this group were women, and 48% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
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 2020-2021 academic year, 29 people received their associate degree in graphic communication from FRCC. About 55% of this group were women, and 14% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
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 2020-2021 academic year, 29 people received their associate degree in graphic communication from Houston Community College. Around 52% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 38% were women.
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. For the 2020-2021 academic year, 26 associate degrees were handed out to graphic communication majors at LWTech. Around 27% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 31% were women.
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. The graphic communication program at Santa Monica College awarded 25 associate degrees during the 2020-2021 school year. Of these students, 44% were women and 60% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
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. For the 2020-2021 academic year, 24 associate degrees were handed out to graphic communication majors at OTC. Of these students, 54% were women and 8% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
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. For the 2020-2021 academic year, 23 associate degrees were handed out to graphic communication majors at Butler CC. About 26% of this group were women, and 22% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
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 2020-2021 academic year, 22 people received their associate degree in graphic communication from Mt. SAC. Of these students, 36% were women and 86% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
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. The graphic communication program at Camden County College awarded 22 associate degrees during the 2020-2021 school year. Of these students, 27% were women and 55% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
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. For the 2020-2021 academic year, 22 associate degrees were handed out to graphic communication majors at Forsyth Tech. About 41% of this group were women, and 45% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
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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 | 1,995 |
| Communications Technology | 187 |
| Other Communication Technology | 55 |
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.
- College Factual
- National Center for Education Statistics
- O*NET Online
- Bureau of Labor Statistics
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