# East Tennessee State University: Graphic Communications (bachelor's)

Johnson City, TN. IPEDS 220075, CIP 10.03. Page: https://educationguide.com/colleges/east-tennessee-state-university/majors/graphic-communications

## Graduate outcomes
- Median earnings 1 year after graduating: $20,802
- Median earnings 4 years after graduating: $41,074 (U.S. median for this major: $43,745 across 51 colleges)
- Median federal loan debt: $24,217 (U.S. median $26,958)
- Rank in TN: 1 of 1 colleges by 4-year earnings
- Versus the U.S. median: -$2,671

## Cost to finish and years to pay back (EducationGuide calculation)
School-wide net price x 4.38 years (average time graduates took). Earnings gain = $41,074 minus $34,518 for high school graduates ages 25-34 in TN (Census ACS 2020-2024).

| Family income | Net price / yr | Cost to finish | Years to pay back |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0-30k | $12,433 | $54,457 | 8.3 years |
| 30-48k | $14,289 | $62,586 | 9.5 years |
| 48-75k | $16,400 | $71,832 | 11.0 years |
| 75-110k | $20,588 | $90,175 | 13.8 years |
| 110k+ | $21,193 | $92,825 | 14.2 years |

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

## Graphic Communications at TN colleges
| College | Earnings 4 yrs | Median debt | Avg. net price | Graduation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| East Tennessee State University | $41,074 | $24,217 | $15,983 | 53% |

## Careers
- Special Effects Artists and Animators (SOC 27-1014): median wage not reported Johnson City, TN, $83,080 TN, $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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