# Columbus College of Art & Design: Graphic Communications (bachelor's)

Columbus, OH. IPEDS 202170, CIP 10.03. Page: https://educationguide.com/colleges/columbus-college-of-art-and-design/majors/graphic-communications

## Graduate outcomes
- Median earnings 1 year after graduating: $20,110
- Median earnings 4 years after graduating: $33,389 (U.S. median for this major: $43,745 across 51 colleges)
- Median federal loan debt: $27,000 (U.S. median $26,958)
- Rank in OH: 2 of 2 colleges by 4-year earnings
- Versus the U.S. median: -$10,356

## Cost to finish and years to pay back (EducationGuide calculation)
School-wide net price x 4.11 years (average time graduates took). Earnings gain = $33,389 minus $35,438 for high school graduates ages 25-34 in OH (Census ACS 2020-2024).

| 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 |

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

## Graphic Communications at OH colleges
| College | Earnings 4 yrs | Median debt | Avg. net price | Graduation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bowling Green State University | $52,388 | $26,981 | $24,022 | 64% |
| Columbus College of Art & Design | $33,389 | $27,000 | $29,439 | 56% |

## Careers
- Special Effects Artists and Animators (SOC 27-1014): median wage $101,990 Columbus, OH, $67,000 OH, $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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