# Huntington University: Graphic Communications (bachelor's)

Huntington, IN. IPEDS 150941, CIP 10.03. Page: https://educationguide.com/colleges/huntington-university/majors/graphic-communications

## Graduate outcomes
- Median earnings 1 year after graduating: $16,522
- Median earnings 4 years after graduating: $34,787 (U.S. median for this major: $43,745 across 51 colleges)
- Median federal loan debt: $27,000 (U.S. median $26,958)
- Rank in IN: 1 of 1 colleges by 4-year earnings
- Versus the U.S. median: -$8,958

## Cost to finish and years to pay back (EducationGuide calculation)
School-wide net price x 4.1 years (average time graduates took). Earnings gain = $34,787 minus $35,534 for high school graduates ages 25-34 in IN (Census ACS 2020-2024).

| 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 |

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

## Graphic Communications at IN colleges
| College | Earnings 4 yrs | Median debt | Avg. net price | Graduation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Huntington University | $34,787 | $27,000 | $19,310 | 64% |

## Careers
- Special Effects Artists and Animators (SOC 27-1014): median wage not reported metro, $75,250 IN, $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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