U.S. median for this major: $43,745.
College Scorecard field of study; 55 graduates with earnings reported
Median for graduates who received federal aid.
College Scorecard field of study
About 81% of median earnings 4 years out. U.S. median $26,958.
College Scorecard field of study (federal loans)
Average after grants for all families receiving federal aid. Pick your income above.
Sticker price $54,443. College Scorecard.
CCAD Graphic Communications: pay against the field, and payback
Same major, other colleges
Fewer than 3 Ohio colleges report earnings for this major, so there is no state median.
Median earnings 4 years after graduating; state and U.S. figures are the median of each covered college's graduates in this major. College Scorecard; calculated by EducationGuide.
Graphic Communications nationally: jobs, pay at ages 25-34, every state →
Cost to finish and years to pay back, by income
Uses CCAD's school-wide net price (no college reports it by major) and this major's graduate earnings.
| Family income | Net price / yr | Cost to finish | Years to pay back |
|---|---|---|---|
| $0–30k | $24,204 | $99,478 | no earnings gain |
| $30–48k | $27,218 | $111,866 | no earnings gain |
| $48–75k | $27,534 | $113,165 | no earnings gain |
| $75–110k | $29,717 | $122,137 | no earnings gain |
| $110k+ | $33,114 | $136,099 | no earnings gain |
Cost to finish = yearly price × 4.1 years, the average time graduates took (55% finished in 4 years; students who entered fall 2017, IPEDS). Years to pay back = cost to finish ÷ the earnings gain: median earnings of Graphic Communications graduates 4 years after graduating ($33,389) minus $35,438 for high school graduates ages 25-34 in OH (Census ACS 2020-2024). Before taxes, loan interest and earnings given up while in school. Method
College Scorecard; IPEDS Graduation Rates; U.S. Census Bureau ACS. Calculated by EducationGuide.
Graphic Communications at Ohio colleges
Every Ohio college we cover that reports Graphic Communications graduate earnings, highest first. Net price is the school-wide average after grants.
| Rank | College | Earnings, 4 yrs | Median debt | Avg. net price | Graduation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Bowling Green State University | $52,388 | $26,981 | $24,022 | 64% |
| 2 | Columbus College of Art & Design | $33,389 | $27,000 | $29,439 | 56% |
3 more Ohio colleges offer Graphic Communications but have too few graduates to report earnings.
Careers for Graphic Communications graduates
Special Effects Artists and Animators
Median annual wage, all workers. U.S. jobs -0.3% by 2035. Typical entry: bachelor's degree.
BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025; Employment Projections 2025-35. Careers from the federal major-to-occupation crosswalk.
What families pay at CCAD, by income
School-wide average after grants for students receiving federal aid. Tap your band.
College Scorecard
About CCAD
- Acceptance rate: 68% · admissions
- Graduation rate: 56% within 6 years
- Median earnings, all majors, 10 years after starting: $40,664
- Full cost breakdown · all 5 majors · overview
Related majors at CCAD
- Studio Art$32,061
- Graphic / Interior / Fashion Design$48,204
CCAD Graphic Communications questions
How much do CCAD Graphic Communications graduates earn?
Graphic Communications graduates of Columbus College of Art & Design earn a median $33,389 four years after graduating and $20,110 one year after. The U.S. median for Graphic Communications graduates across 51 colleges is $43,745.
How much debt do CCAD Graphic Communications graduates have?
The median federal loan debt for Graphic Communications graduates of Columbus College of Art & Design is $27,000, about 81% of their median earnings four years out. Nationally the median is $26,958.
Where does CCAD rank for Graphic Communications in Ohio?
Of 2 Ohio colleges reporting Graphic Communications graduate earnings, Columbus College of Art & Design ranks 2nd. The highest is Bowling Green State University at $52,388.
What jobs do Graphic Communications graduates get?
A common career is special effects artists and animators, with a median wage of $101,990 in the Columbus, OH area and $102,030 nationally.
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Sources: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard (field of study: median earnings and federal loan debt of graduates who received federal aid); BLS. How we score
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Cite this: “Columbus College of Art & Design Graphic Communications: earnings, debt and careers,” EducationGuide.com, https://educationguide.com/colleges/columbus-college-of-art-and-design/majors/graphic-communications (College Scorecard and BLS data).