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Graphic Communications at Rochester Institute of Technology

What traits are you looking for in a school for Graphic Communications, take a look at what Rochester Institute of Technology. Get started with the following essential facts.

Rochester Institute of Technology is located in Rochester, NY.

During the most recent reporting year, 34 graphic communications degrees were granted at Rochester Institute of Technology.

Online & Distance Learning at Rochester Institute of Technology

Online coursework is an option at Rochester Institute of Technology. Among 17,098 students, 540 (3%) were enrolled entirely in distance education and 4,319 (25%) took at least some classes online.

Earnings for Graphic Communications Graduates from Rochester Institute of Technology

Graduates of Rochester Institute of Technology’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	$51,726
2 years	$54,252
3 years	$64,066
4 years	$73,091
5 years	$77,838

How does this compare to the school overall? At the four-year mark, Graphic Communications graduates from Rochester Institute of Technology earn a median of $73,091, compared with $84,315 for all Rochester Institute of Technology graduates — about 13% lower than the school-wide median.

Median Debt at Graduation

Typical debt at graduation for Graphic Communications graduates from Rochester Institute of Technology stands at $27,000.

Student Demographics & Diversity

Take a look at the student demographics for Graphic Communications graduates at Rochester Institute of Technology, broken down by degree level.

Looking at the program as a whole, Graphic Communications graduates at Rochester Institute of Technology are 41% women (14) and 59% men (20).

Graphic Communications Bachelor’s Program at Rochester Institute of Technology

Of the 34 bachelor’s graphic communications degrees awarded at Rochester Institute of Technology, 41% were women (14) and 59% were men (20).

The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Graphic Communications bachelor’s degree recipients at Rochester Institute of Technology.

Race / Ethnicity	Number of Graduates
White	21
Hispanic / Latino	2
Black / African American	1
Asian	4
Two or More Races	2
International (Nonresident)	3
Unknown	1

Minority students account for 26% of Graphic Communications bachelor’s degree recipients at Rochester Institute of Technology, lower than the national average of 41%.*

*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 Rochester Institute of Technology

This Graphic Communications program at Rochester Institute of Technology offers more specialized concentrations:

Concentration	Graduates
Animation & Special Effects	34

Best-Paid Careers for Graphic Communications Graduates

Those who complete Graphic Communications program at Rochester Institute of Technology pursue many career paths. Below are the highest-paying careers for Graphic Communications majors, 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.