U.S. median for this major: $43,745.
College Scorecard field of study; 29 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 78% 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 $42,157. College Scorecard.
Huntington University Graphic Communications: pay against the field, and payback
Same major, other colleges
Fewer than 3 Indiana 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 Huntington 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 | $10,796 | $44,264 | no earnings gain |
| $30–48k | $13,006 | $53,325 | no earnings gain |
| $48–75k | $14,899 | $61,086 | no earnings gain |
| $75–110k | $23,155 | $94,935 | no earnings gain |
| $110k+ | $27,226 | $111,627 | no earnings gain |
Cost to finish = yearly price × 4.1 years, the average time graduates took (61% 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 ($34,787) minus $35,534 for high school graduates ages 25-34 in IN (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.
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 Huntington University, by income
School-wide average after grants for students receiving federal aid. Tap your band.
College Scorecard
About Huntington University
- Acceptance rate: 76% · admissions
- Graduation rate: 64% within 6 years
- Median earnings, all majors, 10 years after starting: $46,672
- Full cost breakdown · all 55 majors · overview
Related majors at Huntington University
- Studio Art—
- Graphic / Interior / Fashion Design—
- Communications—
- Public Relations and Advertising—
- Journalism—
- Broadcasting / Digital Media—
Huntington University Graphic Communications questions
How much do Huntington University Graphic Communications graduates earn?
Graphic Communications graduates of Huntington University earn a median $34,787 four years after graduating and $16,522 one year after. The U.S. median for Graphic Communications graduates across 51 colleges is $43,745.
How much debt do Huntington University Graphic Communications graduates have?
The median federal loan debt for Graphic Communications graduates of Huntington University is $27,000, about 78% of their median earnings four years out. Nationally the median is $26,958.
Where does Huntington University rank for Graphic Communications in Indiana?
Of 1 Indiana colleges reporting Graphic Communications graduate earnings, Huntington University ranks 1st, the highest.
What jobs do Graphic Communications graduates get?
A common career is special effects artists and animators, with a median wage of $75,250 in Indiana 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: “Huntington University Graphic Communications: earnings, debt and careers,” EducationGuide.com, https://educationguide.com/colleges/huntington-university/majors/graphic-communications (College Scorecard and BLS data).