Master’s Degrees in Graphic Communications
Education Levels of Graphic Communication Majors
During the most recent year for which data is available, 424 people earned their master's degree in graphic communication. This makes it the 162nd most popular master'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 Master’s Degrees
The median salary for graduates holding a master's degree in graphic communication is $38,373. A lot of factors can contribute to this number, such as the location of your workplace and the availability of other perks and bonuses. A better approximation of salary is to look at the typical range of salaries. In this case the low is $36,853 and the high is $39,892.
Student Debt
We do not have the data to estimate the median debt for this class of people.
Student Diversity
More men than women pursue master's degrees in graphic communication. About 51.7% of graduates in this field are male.
| Gender | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Men | 219 |
| Women | 205 |
The racial-ethnic distribution of graphic communication master’s degree students is as follows:
| Race/Ethnicity | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Asian | 25 |
| Black or African American | 15 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 36 |
| White | 87 |
| International Students | 241 |
| Other Races/Ethnicities | 20 |
Most Popular Graphic Communication Programs for Master’s Degrees
There are 22 colleges that offer a master’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 master's degree is Savannah College of Art and Design. Each year, around 14,200 students seeking various degrees attend the university. 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, 99 people received their master's degree in graphic communication from SCAD. Around 18% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 60% were women. Those who complete their master's degree in graphic communication at Savannah College of Art and Design make a median salary of 38,373.
Academy of Art University comes in at #2 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in graphic communication. Each year, around 8,900 students seeking various degrees attend the university. 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, 96 people received their master's degree in graphic communication from Academy of Art University. Of these students, 45% were women and 13% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups. Data shows that Academy of Art University graduates that hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $38,373.
Southern Methodist University is the 3rd most popular school in the nation for students seeking a master's degree in graphic communication. Each year, around 12,300 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $57,212 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $31,590 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 53 people received their master's degree in graphic communication from SMU. Around 11% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 24% were women. Those who complete their master's degree in graphic communication at Southern Methodist University make a median salary of 38,373.
DePaul University is the 4th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a master's degree in graphic communication. Roughly 21,900 attend the school each year. 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, 33 people received their master's degree in graphic communication from DePaul. Around 60% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 35% were women. Data shows that DePaul graduates that hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $38,373.
Pratt Institute - Main is the 5th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a master's degree in graphic communication. Each year, around 4,300 students seeking various degrees attend the university. 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, 25 people received their master's degree in graphic communication from Pratt Institute. About 77% of this group were women, and 12% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group. Pratt Institute - Main graphic communication graduates who receive their master's degree go on to jobs earning a median salary of $38,373.
The 6th most popular school in the country for graphic communication majors who are seeking their master's degree is Northeastern University. Each year, around 22,900 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $62,000 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $27,728 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 22 people received their master's degree in graphic communication from Northeastern. Those who complete their master's degree in graphic communication at Northeastern University make a median salary of 38,373.
Atlantic University College comes in at #7 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in graphic communication. Roughly 1,500 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $6,120 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $3,600 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 14 people received their master's degree in graphic communication from Atlantic University College. About 11% of this group were women, and 100% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group. Data shows that Atlantic University College graduates that hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $38,373.
Southern California Institute of Architecture comes in at #7 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in graphic communication. Each year, around 400 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $51,964 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $51,964 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 14 people received their master's degree in graphic communication from SCI-Arc. Around 5% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 37% were women. Southern California Institute of Architecture graphic communication graduates who receive their master's degree go on to jobs earning a median salary of $38,373.
California College of the Arts comes in at #9 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in graphic communication. Roughly 1,600 attend the school each year. 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, 12 people received their master's degree in graphic communication from California College of the Arts. Around 22% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 78% were women. California College of the Arts graphic communication graduates who receive their master's degree go on to jobs earning a median salary of $38,373.
The 9th most popular school in the country for graphic communication majors who are seeking their master's degree is Ohio State University - Main Campus. Each year, around 61,300 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $11,826 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $12,515 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 12 people received their master's degree in graphic communication from Ohio State. About 60% of this group were women, and 20% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group. Ohio State University - Main Campus graphic communication graduates who receive their master's degree go on to jobs earning a median salary of $38,373.
California Institute of the Arts comes in at #11 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in graphic communication. Roughly 1,100 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $56,074 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $41,140 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 8 people received their master's degree in graphic communication from CalArts. About 80% of this group were women, and 7% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group. Data shows that CalArts graduates that hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $38,373.
DigiPen Institute of Technology comes in at #11 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in graphic communication. Roughly 1,100 attend the school each year. 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, 8 people received their master's degree in graphic communication from Digipen. Those who complete their master's degree in graphic communication at DigiPen Institute of Technology make a median salary of 38,373.
Arizona State University - Tempe comes in at #13 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in graphic communication. Roughly 74,700 attend the school each year. 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, 6 people received their master's degree in graphic communication from ASU - Tempe. About 60% of this group were women, and 40% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group. Arizona State University - Tempe graphic communication graduates who receive their master's degree go on to jobs earning a median salary of $38,373.
The 14th most popular school in the country for graphic communication majors who are seeking their master's degree is Virginia Tech. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $12,698 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $15,234 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 4 people received their master's degree in graphic communication from Virginia Tech. Virginia Tech graphic communication graduates who receive their master's degree go on to jobs earning a median salary of $38,373.
Lynn University is the 15th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a master's degree in graphic communication. Each year, around 3,200 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $41,200 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $13,500 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 3 people received their master's degree in graphic communication from Lynn University Fighting Knights. Of these students, 50% were women and 50% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups. Data shows that Lynn University Fighting Knights graduates that hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $38,373.
George Mason University is the 16th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a master's degree in graphic communication. 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, 1 people received their master's degree in graphic communication from GMU. Those who complete their master's degree in graphic communication at George Mason University make a median salary of 38,373.
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Related Majors
Below are some popular majors that are similar to graphic communication that offer master’s degrees.
| Major | Annual Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|
| Audiovisual Communications | 92 |
| Other Communication Technology | 16 |
| Communications Technology | 10 |
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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- O*NET Online
- Bureau of Labor Statistics
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