Bachelor’s Degrees in Graphic Communications
Education Levels of Graphic Communication Majors
During the most recent year for which data is available, 3,434 people earned their bachelor's degree in graphic communication. This makes it the 99th most popular bachelor's 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 Bachelor’s Degrees
The median salary for graduates holding a bachelor's degree in graphic communication is $25,330. A lot of factors can contribute to this number, such as the location of your workplace and the availability of other perks and bonuses. To get a better picture, earnings for this category of people can range from a low of $20,095 to a high of $32,465.
Student Debt
The median student debt for graduates holding a bachelor's degree in graphic communication is $47,741. The length of time it takes you to graduate and what college you attend can affect this number quite a bit. The chart below shows the range of accumulated debt loads. On the high side of the range, $83,336 is the debt load, and the debt load on the low side is $29,238.
Those students who are paying back their debt on a 10-year repayment plan have a median monthly payment of $568.
Student Diversity
More women than men pursue their bachelor's degree in graphic communication. About 56.3% of graduates with this degree are female.
| Gender | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Men | 1,499 |
| Women | 1,935 |
The racial-ethnic distribution of graphic communication bachelor’s degree students is as follows:
| Race/Ethnicity | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Asian | 364 |
| Black or African American | 287 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 476 |
| White | 1,599 |
| International Students | 337 |
| Other Races/Ethnicities | 371 |
Most Popular Graphic Communication Programs for Bachelor’s Degrees
There are 134 colleges that offer a bachelor’s degree in graphic communication. Learn more about the most popular 20 below:
The most popular school in the United States for graphic communication students seekinga bachelor's degree is Savannah College of Art and Design. Roughly 14,200 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $40,095 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $41,085 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 395 people received their bachelor's degree in graphic communication from SCAD. Of these students, 58% were women and 31% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups. Savannah College of Art and Design graphic communication graduates who receive their bachelor's degree go on to jobs earning a median salary of $25,330.
Columbia College Chicago is the 2nd most popular school in the nation for students seeking a bachelor's degree in graphic communication. Each year, around 6,700 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $30,734 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $1,270 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 132 people received their bachelor's degree in graphic communication from Columbia. Of these students, 56% were women and 39% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups. Data shows that Columbia graduates that hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $25,330.
The 3rd most popular school in the country for graphic communication majors who are seeking their bachelor's degree is Academy of Art University. Roughly 8,900 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $27,024 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $30,696 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 118 people received their bachelor's degree in graphic communication from Academy of Art University. Around 24% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 51% were women. Academy of Art University graphic communication graduates who receive their bachelor's degree go on to jobs earning a median salary of $25,330.
Ringling College of Art and Design comes in at #4 on our list of the most popular colleges offering bachelor's degrees in graphic communication. Each year, around 1,600 students seeking various degrees attend the university. During the most recent year for which we have data, 117 people received their bachelor's degree in graphic communication from Ringling College. Around 35% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 70% were women. Those who complete their bachelor's degree in graphic communication at Ringling College of Art and Design make a median salary of 25,330.
George Mason University comes in at #5 on our list of the most popular colleges offering bachelor's degrees in graphic communication. Each year, around 38,500 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $10,095 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $13,726 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 96 people received their bachelor's degree in graphic communication from GMU. Around 40% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 16% were women. Those who complete their bachelor's degree in graphic communication at George Mason University make a median salary of 25,330.
The 6th most popular school in the country for graphic communication majors who are seeking their bachelor's degree is California Polytechnic State University - San Luis Obispo. Roughly 22,400 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $5,742 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $7,176 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 94 people received their bachelor's degree in graphic communication from Cal Poly San Luis Obispo. Of these students, 91% were women and 41% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups. California Polytechnic State University - San Luis Obispo graphic communication graduates who receive their bachelor's degree go on to jobs earning a median salary of $25,330.
School of Visual Arts is the 7th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a bachelor's degree in graphic communication. Roughly 3,600 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $49,140 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $55,040 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 87 people received their bachelor's degree in graphic communication from SVA. Of these students, 76% were women and 28% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups. Those who complete their bachelor's degree in graphic communication at School of Visual Arts make a median salary of 25,330.
Arizona State University - Tempe is the 7th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a bachelor's degree in graphic communication. Each year, around 74,700 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $11,308 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $12,376 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 87 people received their bachelor's degree in graphic communication from ASU - Tempe. Of these students, 46% were women and 47% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups. Data shows that ASU - Tempe graduates that hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $25,330.
Ferris State University comes in at #9 on our list of the most popular colleges offering bachelor's degrees in graphic communication. Roughly 11,100 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $14,140 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $8,880 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 84 people received their bachelor's degree in graphic communication from Ferris. Around 27% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 44% were women. Those who complete their bachelor's degree in graphic communication at Ferris State University make a median salary of 25,330.
University of Puerto Rico - Carolina comes in at #10 on our list of the most popular colleges offering bachelor's degrees in graphic communication. Each year, around 2,500 students seeking various degrees attend the university. During the most recent year for which we have data, 66 people received their bachelor's degree in graphic communication from UPR Carolina. Around 100% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 75% were women. Data shows that UPR Carolina graduates that hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $25,330.
University of Maryland Global Campus comes in at #11 on our list of the most popular colleges offering bachelor's degrees in graphic communication. Each year, around 58,500 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $7,632 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $9,432 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 63 people received their bachelor's degree in graphic communication from UMGC. About 72% of this group were women, and 42% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group. University of Maryland Global Campus graphic communication graduates who receive their bachelor's degree go on to jobs earning a median salary of $25,330.
The 12th most popular school in the country for graphic communication majors who are seeking their bachelor's degree is DigiPen Institute of Technology. Each year, around 1,100 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $37,200 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $31,000 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 62 people received their bachelor's degree in graphic communication from Digipen. About 52% of this group were women, and 32% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group. Data shows that Digipen graduates that hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $25,330.
College for Creative Studies is the 13th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a bachelor's degree in graphic communication. Each year, around 1,500 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $49,950 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $52,170 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 59 people received their bachelor's degree in graphic communication from CCS. Around 25% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 70% were women. Data shows that CCS graduates that hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $25,330.
University of Hawaii at Manoa comes in at #13 on our list of the most popular colleges offering bachelor's degrees in graphic communication. Roughly 18,000 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $11,304 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $15,600 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 59 people received their bachelor's degree in graphic communication from UH Manoa. Around 82% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 61% were women. Data shows that UH Manoa graduates that hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $25,330.
East Tennessee State University is the 15th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a bachelor's degree in graphic communication. Each year, around 13,700 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $7,706 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $8,784 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 56 people received their bachelor's degree in graphic communication from ETSU. Of these students, 47% were women and 14% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups. East Tennessee State University graphic communication graduates who receive their bachelor's degree go on to jobs earning a median salary of $25,330.
DePaul University is the 16th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a bachelor's degree in graphic communication. Each year, around 21,900 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $43,379 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $22,135 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 54 people received their bachelor's degree in graphic communication from DePaul. Of these students, 71% were women and 45% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups. Data shows that DePaul graduates that hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $25,330.
California College of the Arts comes in at #17 on our list of the most popular colleges offering bachelor's degrees in graphic communication. Each year, around 1,600 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $57,096 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $60,180 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 52 people received their bachelor's degree in graphic communication from California College of the Arts. Of these students, 67% were women and 46% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups. California College of the Arts graphic communication graduates who receive their bachelor's degree go on to jobs earning a median salary of $25,330.
Bowling Green State University - Main Campus comes in at #18 on our list of the most popular colleges offering bachelor's degrees in graphic communication. Each year, around 18,100 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $11,010 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $8,418 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 51 people received their bachelor's degree in graphic communication from BGSU. About 67% of this group were women, and 18% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group. Bowling Green State University - Main Campus graphic communication graduates who receive their bachelor's degree go on to jobs earning a median salary of $25,330.
Pratt Institute - Main is the 19th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a bachelor's degree in graphic communication. Roughly 4,300 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $57,659 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $37,044 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 45 people received their bachelor's degree in graphic communication from Pratt Institute. About 77% of this group were women, and 32% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group. Those who complete their bachelor's degree in graphic communication at Pratt Institute - Main make a median salary of 25,330.
Pittsburg State University comes in at #20 on our list of the most popular colleges offering bachelor's degrees in graphic communication. Each year, around 6,300 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $6,128 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $7,162 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 44 people received their bachelor's degree in graphic communication from Pitt State. Around 15% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 48% were women. Data shows that Pitt State graduates that hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $25,330.
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Related Majors
Below are some popular majors that are similar to graphic communication that offer bachelor’s degrees.
| Major | Annual Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|
| Audiovisual Communications | 1,376 |
| Communications Technology | 294 |
| Other Communication Technology | 34 |
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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