Master’s Degrees in Graphic Communications
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Education Levels of Graphic Communication Majors
During the 2020-2021 academic year, 410 students 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 | 3,201 |
| Associate Degree | 1,757 |
| Basic Certificate | 1,205 |
| Undergraduate Certificate | 895 |
| Master’s Degree | 410 |
| Graduate Certificate | 50 |
Earnings of Graphic Communication Majors With Master’s Degrees
The median salary for graduates holding a master's degree in graphic communication is $37,192. 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 $32,678 and the high is $41,705.
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 51.0% of graduates in this field are male.
| Gender | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Men | 209 |
| Women | 201 |
The racial-ethnic distribution of graphic communication master’s degree students is as follows:
| Race/Ethnicity | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Asian | 16 |
| Black or African American | 31 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 38 |
| White | 106 |
| International Students | 184 |
| Other Races/Ethnicities | 35 |
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 $38,340 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $39,240 per year. For the 2020-2021 academic year, 99 master's degrees were handed out to graphic communication majors at SCAD. Around 18% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 53% were women.
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 $24,624 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $27,696 per year. During the 2020-2021 academic year, 96 people received their master's degree in graphic communication from Academy of Art University. Around 16% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 52% were women.
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 $53,464 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $30,672 per year. The graphic communication program at Southern Methodist University awarded 53 master's degrees during the 2020-2021 school year. Around 6% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 38% were women.
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 $41,361 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $17,951 per year. For the 2020-2021 academic year, 33 master's degrees were handed out to graphic communication majors at DePaul. Of these students, 67% were women and 55% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
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 $53,566 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $34,416 per year. During the 2020-2021 academic year, 25 people received their master's degree in graphic communication from Pratt Institute. Around 12% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 72% were women.
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 $56,500 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $25,801 per year. For the 2020-2021 academic year, 22 master's degrees were handed out to graphic communication majors at Northeastern. Of these students, 23% were women and 14% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
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 $5,400 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $3,330 per year. The graphic communication program at Atlantic University College awarded 14 master's degrees during the 2020-2021 school year. Of these students, 7% were women and 100% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
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 $47,816 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $47,816 per year. The graphic communication program at Southern California Institute of Architecture awarded 14 master's degrees during the 2020-2021 school year. About 50% of this group were women, and 14% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
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 $51,792 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $54,570 per year. During the 2020-2021 academic year, 12 people received their master's degree in graphic communication from California College of the Arts. Of these students, 50% were women and 50% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
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 $11,018 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $11,560 per year. During the 2020-2021 academic year, 12 people received their master's degree in graphic communication from Ohio State. Of these students, 58% were women and 17% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
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 $52,850 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $52,850 per year. During the 2020-2021 academic year, 8 people received their master's degree in graphic communication from CalArts. About 38% of this group were women, and 13% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
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 $34,700 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $29,100 per year. For the 2020-2021 academic year, 8 master's degrees were handed out to graphic communication majors at Digipen. Around 13% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 88% were women.
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 $10,710 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $11,720 per year. During the 2020-2021 academic year, 6 people received their master's degree in graphic communication from ASU - Tempe. Of these students, 17% were women and 33% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
The 14th most popular school in the country for graphic communication majors who are seeking their master's degree is Virginia Tech. Roughly 37,000 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $11,750 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $14,098 per year. During the 2020-2021 academic year, 4 people received their master's degree in graphic communication from Virginia Tech.
Lynn University is the 15th 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 $38,650 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $13,500 per year. For the 2020-2021 academic year, 3 master's degrees were handed out to graphic communication majors at Lynn University Fighting Knights.
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 $9,510 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $13,035 per year. During the 2020-2021 academic year, 1 people received their master's degree in graphic communication from GMU.
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| Major | Annual Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|
| Audiovisual Communications | 89 |
| Communications Technology | 21 |
| Other Communication Technology | 13 |
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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- National Center for Education Statistics
- O*NET Online
- Bureau of Labor Statistics
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