Visual Communications Bachelor’s Degrees
There are 257 schools in the United States where you can earn abachelor’s degree in Visual Communications. Among those who recently graduated from the schools offering this degree, the majority were women, and45% were students from underrepresented racial-ethnic groups. Also, 3.9% of Visual Communications graduates were international students.
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Education Levels of Visual Communications Majors
In the most recent reporting year, 6,186 students earned theirVisual Communications majors across all award levels. The following table shows the number of diplomas awarded in Visual Communications at each degree level.
| Education Level | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Certificate | 469 |
| Associate’s Degree | 1,265 |
| Bachelor’s Degree (this page) | 3,102 |
| Master’s Degree | 1,253 |
| Doctor’s Degree | 7 |
Earnings of Visual Communications Majors With Bachelor’s Degrees (All Award Levels)
Federal data tracks the median salary for graduates with abachelor’s degree in Visual Communications of $41,389 four years after graduation. These figures are reported program-wide, across all award levels.
However, this can depend on a number of factors, such as where you live and the number of years of experience you have.
| Years After Graduation | Median Earnings |
|---|---|
| 1 year | $32,054 |
| 4 years | $41,389 |
| 5 years | $46,982 |
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, field-of-study earnings tracker (program-wide, all award levels).
Student Debt (All Award Levels)
We do not have the data to estimate the median debt for graduates with this degree.
Student Diversity
More women than men pursue their bachelor’s degree in Visual Communications. About 71.2% of graduates with this degree are women.
| Gender | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Men | 894 |
| Women | 2,208 |
The racial-ethnic distribution of Visual Communications graduates is as follows:
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Grads | Share |
|---|---|---|
| White | 1,584 | 51.1% |
| Asian | 435 | 14.0% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 502 | 16.2% |
| Black or African American | 222 | 7.2% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 10 | 0.3% |
| Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander | 4 | 0.1% |
| Two or More Races | 159 | 5.1% |
| Race Unknown | 65 | 2.1% |
| International Students | 121 | 3.9% |
This degree is not very popular with international students. Only 3.9% of graduates fall into this category.
See the minority definition in the References below.
Most Popular Visual Communications Programs for Bachelor’s Degrees
There are 329 colleges that offer a bachelor’s degree in Visual Communications. Learn more about the most popular below:
Utah Valley University tops the list of the most popular schools in the U.S. for Visual Communications majors seeking their bachelor's degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 439 people received their bachelor's degree in Visual Communications from this school. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
University of California-Davis comes in at #2 on our list of the most popular colleges offering bachelor's degrees in Visual Communications. This school awarded 291 bachelor's degrees in Visual Communications in the most recent reporting year. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
Ivy Tech Community College is a popular choice for Visual Communications majors seeking their bachelor's degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 212 people received their bachelor's degree in Visual Communications from this school. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
Full Sail University comes in at #4 on our list of the most popular colleges offering bachelor's degrees in Visual Communications. This school awarded 163 bachelor's degrees in Visual Communications in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their bachelor's degree in Visual Communications here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Chattahoochee Technical College comes in at #5 on our list of the most popular colleges offering bachelor's degrees in Visual Communications. This school awarded 148 bachelor's degrees in Visual Communications in the most recent reporting year. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
Austin Community College District comes in at #6 on our list of the most popular colleges offering bachelor's degrees in Visual Communications. This school awarded 137 bachelor's degrees in Visual Communications in the most recent reporting year. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
Liberty University is a popular choice for Visual Communications majors seeking their bachelor's degree. This school awarded 129 bachelor's degrees in Visual Communications in the most recent reporting year. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
Columbus State Community College comes in at #8 on our list of the most popular colleges offering bachelor's degrees in Visual Communications. During the most recent year for which we have data, 127 people received their bachelor's degree in Visual Communications from this school. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
Minneapolis Community and Technical College comes in at #9 on our list of the most popular colleges offering bachelor's degrees in Visual Communications. During the most recent year for which we have data, 108 people received their bachelor's degree in Visual Communications from this school. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
San Francisco State University is a popular choice for Visual Communications majors seeking their bachelor's degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 108 people received their bachelor's degree in Visual Communications from this school. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
CUNY New York City College of Technology is a popular choice for Visual Communications majors seeking their bachelor's degree. This school awarded 94 bachelor's degrees in Visual Communications in the most recent reporting year. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
Kent State University at Kent comes in at #12 on our list of the most popular colleges offering bachelor's degrees in Visual Communications. This school awarded 93 bachelor's degrees in Visual Communications in the most recent reporting year. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
University of North Texas is a popular choice for Visual Communications majors seeking their bachelor's degree. This school awarded 81 bachelor's degrees in Visual Communications in the most recent reporting year. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
Texas State University comes in at #14 on our list of the most popular colleges offering bachelor's degrees in Visual Communications. During the most recent year for which we have data, 79 people received their bachelor's degree in Visual Communications from this school. Graduates who complete their bachelor's degree in Visual Communications here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
The University of Texas at Austin comes in at #15 on our list of the most popular colleges offering bachelor's degrees in Visual Communications. This school awarded 72 bachelor's degrees in Visual Communications in the most recent reporting year. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
University of Kansas comes in at #16 on our list of the most popular colleges offering bachelor's degrees in Visual Communications. During the most recent year for which we have data, 71 people received their bachelor's degree in Visual Communications from this school. Graduates who complete their bachelor's degree in Visual Communications here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Dallas College comes in at #17 on our list of the most popular colleges offering bachelor's degrees in Visual Communications. During the most recent year for which we have data, 69 people received their bachelor's degree in Visual Communications from this school. Graduates who complete their bachelor's degree in Visual Communications here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
University of Cincinnati-Main Campus is a popular choice for Visual Communications majors seeking their bachelor's degree. This school awarded 68 bachelor's degrees in Visual Communications in the most recent reporting year. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
Portland Community College is a popular choice for Visual Communications majors seeking their bachelor's degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 65 people received their bachelor's degree in Visual Communications from this school. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
University of Southern California comes in at #20 on our list of the most popular colleges offering bachelor's degrees in Visual Communications. During the most recent year for which we have data, 63 people received their bachelor's degree in Visual Communications from this school. Graduates who complete their bachelor's degree in Visual Communications here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
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Related Majors
Below are some popular majors similar to Visual Communications that also offer bachelor’s degrees.
| Major | Annual Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|
| Graphic Design | 10,676 |
| Interior Design | 5,651 |
| Illustration | 3,192 |
| Fashion/Apparel Design | 3,186 |
| Commercial and Advertising Art | 2,987 |
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 to obtain the percentage of racial-ethnic minorities.
- College Factual
- National Center for Education Statistics (IPEDS)
- O*NET Online
- U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics
- U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard
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