# Graphic Communications (bachelor's degree)

CIP 10.03. Page: https://educationguide.com/degrees/graphic-communications

## Earnings
- Graduates 4 years after finishing: median $43,745 across 51 colleges (middle half $35,521–$55,122); median federal debt $26,958
- All workers ages 25-34 with a bachelor's in Communication Technologies: median $50,375 (all bachelor's $62,049; high school $35,638; Census ACS 2020-2024)

## Jobs graduates hold (ages 25-34)
| Job | Share | U.S. median wage | Growth 2025-35 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Artists And Related Workers | 7% | $99,760 | 2.2% |
| Graphic Designers | 6% | $62,960 | -1.7% |
| Software Developers | 4% | $135,980 | 10.2% |
| Other Media And Communication Equipment Workers | 4% | not reported | — |
| Other Managers | 4% | not reported | — |
| Television, Video, And Film Camera Operators And Editors | 3% | $75,100 | 2.6% |
| Customer Service Representatives | 3% | $44,770 | -5.3% |
| Other Designers | 2% | not reported | — |

## By state
| State | Graduates 4 yrs (colleges) | Ages 25-34 (respondents) |
|---|---|---|
| CA | $54,998 (6) | $68,425 (348) |
| FL | $35,666 (4) | $50,762 (116) |
| IL | $45,028 (5) | — |
| MI | $43,303 (4) | — |
| MO | $40,168 (3) | — |
| NY | $35,521 (5) | $57,276 (124) |
| TX | — | $55,839 (117) |

## Top colleges by graduate earnings (published states)
1. California Polytechnic State University-San Luis Obispo (CA): $79,432
2. Loyola Marymount University (CA): $76,522
3. Ringling College of Art and Design (FL): $75,213
4. University of California-Santa Cruz (CA): $58,163
5. California Baptist University (CA): $51,834
6. George Mason University (VA): $47,440
7. Laguna College of Art and Design (CA): $38,850
8. Lynn University (FL): $36,590
9. Indian River State College (FL): $34,741
10. California College of the Arts (CA): $31,068
11. Florida State College at Jacksonville (FL): $29,783
12. Regent University (VA): $29,565

Method: https://educationguide.com/how-we-score#degrees

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