# California Polytechnic State University-San Luis Obispo: Graphic Communications (bachelor's)

San Luis Obispo, CA. IPEDS 110422, CIP 10.03. Page: https://educationguide.com/colleges/california-polytechnic-state-university-san-luis-obispo/majors/graphic-communications

## Graduate outcomes
- Median earnings 1 year after graduating: $49,029
- Median earnings 4 years after graduating: $79,432 (U.S. median for this major: $43,745 across 51 colleges)
- Median federal loan debt: $17,961 (U.S. median $26,958)
- Rank in CA: 1 of 6 colleges by 4-year earnings

## Graphic Communications at CA colleges
| College | Earnings 4 yrs | Median debt | Avg. net price | Graduation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| California Polytechnic State University-San Luis Obispo | $79,432 | $17,961 | $16,665 | 86% |
| Loyola Marymount University | $76,522 | not reported | $48,381 | 79% |
| University of California-Santa Cruz | $58,163 | $20,714 | $17,890 | 75% |
| California Baptist University | $51,834 | not reported | $26,285 | 62% |
| Laguna College of Art and Design | $38,850 | $27,000 | $42,505 | 52% |
| California College of the Arts | $31,068 | $27,000 | $53,909 | 61% |

## Careers
- Special Effects Artists and Animators (SOC 27-1014): median wage not reported San Luis Obispo-Paso Robles, CA, $130,540 CA, $102,030 U.S.; U.S. jobs -0.3% by 2035

## Sources and years
- Earnings (4 yr): Treasury AY2017-2018, AY2018-2019 pooled earnings cohort measured in CY2022, CY2023, inflation adjusted to 2024 dollars; debt: NSLDS pooled AY2018-19, AY2019-20 cohort

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