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Graphic Communications at George Mason University

What traits are you looking for in a school for Graphic Communications, you may want to check out the program at George Mason University. The following information will help you decide if it is a good fit for you.

George Mason University is located in Fairfax, VA.

In the most recent year for which we have data, 79 graphic communications graduations were recorded at George Mason University.

Online Class Availability at George Mason University

Distance learning is available at George Mason University. Among 39,766 students, 7,435 (19%) were enrolled entirely in distance education and 20,269 (51%) took at least some classes online.

Graphic Communications Rankings at George Mason University

Use these rankings to compare George Mason University’s Graphic Communications program against other schools offering the same major.

Master’s-Level Rankings

Ranking	Scope	Rank
Best Schools (Quality)	Southeast (Region)	#1 of 17
Best Schools (Quality)	Virginia	#1 of 3
Best Value	Virginia	#2 of 3
Best Schools (Quality)	Nationwide	#6 of 170
Best Value	Southeast (Region)	#13 of 18
Best Value	Nationwide	#119 of 171

Earnings for Graphic Communications Graduates from George Mason University

Graduates of George Mason University’s Graphic Communications program report the following median earnings (per the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard):

Years After Graduation	Median Earnings
1 year	$26,474
2 years	$33,993
3 years	$41,696
4 years	$53,634
5 years	$61,613

Is this above or below average for the school? Four years out, Graphic Communications graduates from George Mason University take home a median $53,634, compared with $79,668 for all George Mason University graduates — about 33% lower than the school-wide median.

Median Debt at Graduation

The median debt for Graphic Communications graduates from George Mason University comes in at $23,000.

Student Demographics & Diversity

Below you’ll find the student demographics for Graphic Communications graduates at George Mason University, broken down by degree level.

Program-wide, Graphic Communications graduates at George Mason University are 19% women (15) and 81% men (64).

Graphic Communications Bachelor’s Program at George Mason University

Of the 77 bachelor’s graphic communications degrees awarded at George Mason University, 18% were women (14) and 82% were men (63).

The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Graphic Communications bachelor’s degree recipients at George Mason University.

Race / Ethnicity	Number of Graduates
White	38
Hispanic / Latino	11
Black / African American	7
Asian	11
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander	1
Two or More Races	5
International (Nonresident)	1
Unknown	3

Minority students account for 45% of Graphic Communications bachelor’s degree recipients at George Mason University, above the national average of 41%.*

Graphic Communications Master’s Program at George Mason University

Of the 2 master’s graphic communications graduates at George Mason University, 50% were women (1) and 50% were men (1).

The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Graphic Communications master’s degree recipients at George Mason University.

Race / Ethnicity	Number of Graduates
White	2

*The racial-ethnic minorities figure is the total number of graduates minus White, international (nonresident), and unknown-race graduates.

More Specific Graphic Communications Concentrations at George Mason University

This Graphic Communications program at George Mason University includes the following sub-specializations:

Concentration	Graduates
Animation & Special Effects	79

Top-Paying Careers for Graphic Communications Graduates

Those who complete Graphic Communications program at George Mason University go on to a range of careers. The table below ranks the top-paying careers for Graphic Communications graduates, ordered by median annual salary:

Occupation	Nationwide Median Wage
Special Effects Artists and Animators	$57,836

References

• IPEDS — Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System
• U.S. Department of Education — College Scorecard
• O*NET Online (Bureau of Labor Statistics)
• National Center for Education Statistics

More about our data sources and methodologies.