U.S. median for this major: $43,745.
College Scorecard field of study; 47 graduates with earnings reported. A small group, so treat this figure with caution
Median for graduates who received federal aid.
College Scorecard field of study
About 64% 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 $29,640. College Scorecard.
Eastern Michigan University Graphic Communications: pay against the field, and payback
Same major, other colleges
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 Eastern Michigan University'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 | $13,250 | $61,083 | 6.7 years |
| $30–48k | $12,863 | $59,298 | 6.5 years |
| $48–75k | $13,748 | $63,378 | 7.0 years |
| $75–110k | $18,243 | $84,100 | 9.3 years |
| $110k+ | $21,036 | $96,976 | 10.7 years |
Cost to finish = yearly price × 4.6 years, the average time graduates took (23% 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 ($42,490) minus $33,411 for high school graduates ages 25-34 in MI (Census ACS 2020-2024), a gain of $9,079 a year. 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 Michigan colleges
Every Michigan 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 | Baker College | $67,583 | $32,714 | $13,157 | 36% |
| 2 | Ferris State University | $44,116 | $27,000 | $8,624 | 47% |
| 3 | Eastern Michigan University | $42,490 | $27,047 | $15,407 | 46% |
| 4 | College for Creative Studies | $34,003 | $27,000 | $34,617 | 71% |
3 more Michigan 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 Eastern Michigan University, by income
School-wide average after grants for students receiving federal aid. Tap your band.
College Scorecard
About Eastern Michigan University
- Acceptance rate: 80% · admissions
- Graduation rate: 46% within 6 years
- Median earnings, all majors, 10 years after starting: $51,793
- Full cost breakdown · all 103 majors · overview
Related majors at Eastern Michigan University
- Studio Art$41,225
- Graphic / Interior / Fashion Design—
- Communications$52,805
- Public Relations and Advertising$59,927
- Journalism$45,245
- Broadcasting / Digital Media—
Eastern Michigan University Graphic Communications questions
How much do Eastern Michigan University Graphic Communications graduates earn?
Graphic Communications graduates of Eastern Michigan University earn a median $42,490 four years after graduating and $22,795 one year after. The U.S. median for Graphic Communications graduates across 51 colleges is $43,745.
How much debt do Eastern Michigan University Graphic Communications graduates have?
The median federal loan debt for Graphic Communications graduates of Eastern Michigan University is $27,047, about 64% of their median earnings four years out. Nationally the median is $26,958.
Is Eastern Michigan University a good school for Graphic Communications in Michigan?
On pay, Graphic Communications graduates of Eastern Michigan University earn $42,490 four years out, $813 below the median for the same major across 4 Michigan colleges ($43,303) and $1,255 below the U.S. median ($43,745). Medians of each college's graduates; EducationGuide calculation from College Scorecard.
Where does Eastern Michigan University rank for Graphic Communications in Michigan?
Of 4 Michigan colleges reporting Graphic Communications graduate earnings, Eastern Michigan University ranks 3rd. The highest is Baker College at $67,583.
What jobs do Graphic Communications graduates get?
A common career is special effects artists and animators, with a median wage of $83,530 in the Ann Arbor, MI 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: “Eastern Michigan University Graphic Communications: earnings, debt and careers,” EducationGuide.com, https://educationguide.com/colleges/eastern-michigan-university/majors/graphic-communications (College Scorecard and BLS data).