# Rochester Institute of Technology: Graphic Communications (bachelor's)

Rochester, NY. IPEDS 195003, CIP 10.03. Page: https://educationguide.com/colleges/rochester-institute-of-technology/majors/graphic-communications

## Graduate outcomes
- Median earnings 1 year after graduating: $32,044
- Median earnings 4 years after graduating: $55,122 (U.S. median for this major: $43,745 across 51 colleges)
- Median federal loan debt: $27,000 (U.S. median $26,958)
- Rank in NY: 1 of 5 colleges by 4-year earnings
- Versus the NY median for this major (5 colleges, $35,521): +$19,601
- Versus the U.S. median: +$11,377

## Cost to finish and years to pay back (EducationGuide calculation)
School-wide net price x 4.71 years (average time graduates took). Earnings gain = $55,122 minus $34,633 for high school graduates ages 25-34 in NY (Census ACS 2020-2024).

| Family income | Net price / yr | Cost to finish | Years to pay back |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0-30k | $24,680 | $116,243 | 5.7 years |
| 30-48k | $24,820 | $116,902 | 5.7 years |
| 48-75k | $28,874 | $135,997 | 6.6 years |
| 75-110k | $34,510 | $162,542 | 7.9 years |
| 110k+ | $44,970 | $211,809 | 10.3 years |

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

## Graphic Communications at NY colleges
| College | Earnings 4 yrs | Median debt | Avg. net price | Graduation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rochester Institute of Technology | $55,122 | $27,000 | $34,906 | 70% |
| SUNY College of Agriculture and Technology at Cobleskill | $44,661 | not reported | $18,701 | 42% |
| SUNY College of Technology at Alfred | $35,521 | $27,000 | $15,016 | 55% |
| Villa Maria College | $35,482 | not reported | $13,494 | 32% |
| Pratt Institute-Main | $35,100 | $26,724 | $52,659 | 74% |

## Careers
- Special Effects Artists and Animators (SOC 27-1014): median wage $102,070 Rochester, NY, $96,770 NY, $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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