# Minneapolis College of Art and Design: Graphic Communications (bachelor's)

Minneapolis, MN. IPEDS 174127, CIP 10.03. Page: https://educationguide.com/colleges/minneapolis-college-of-art-and-design/majors/graphic-communications

## Graduate outcomes
- Median earnings 1 year after graduating: $24,427
- Median earnings 4 years after graduating: $43,745 (U.S. median for this major: $43,745 across 51 colleges)
- Median federal loan debt: $27,000 (U.S. median $26,958)
- Rank in MN: 2 of 2 colleges by 4-year earnings
- Versus the U.S. median: +$0

## Cost to finish and years to pay back (EducationGuide calculation)
School-wide net price x 4.15 years (average time graduates took). Earnings gain = $43,745 minus $38,184 for high school graduates ages 25-34 in MN (Census ACS 2020-2024).

| Family income | Net price / yr | Cost to finish | Years to pay back |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0-30k | $23,662 | $98,197 | 17.7 years |
| 30-48k | $23,905 | $99,206 | 17.8 years |
| 48-75k | $26,550 | $110,183 | 19.8 years |
| 75-110k | $33,038 | $137,108 | more than 20 years |
| 110k+ | $34,345 | $142,532 | more than 20 years |

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

## Graphic Communications at MN colleges
| College | Earnings 4 yrs | Median debt | Avg. net price | Graduation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| University of Minnesota-Duluth | $61,062 | $24,500 | $18,743 | 65% |
| Minneapolis College of Art and Design | $43,745 | $27,000 | $29,926 | 51% |

## Careers
- Special Effects Artists and Animators (SOC 27-1014): median wage $119,020 Minneapolis-St. Paul-Bloomington, MN-WI, $64,990 MN, $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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