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Graphic Communications Associate Degree

Graphic Communications Associate Degrees

There are 342 schools in the United States where you can earn aassociate degree in Graphic Communications. Among those who recently graduated from the schools offering this degree, the majority were men, and55% were students from underrepresented racial-ethnic groups. Also, 2.3% of Graphic Communications graduates were international students.

Education Levels of Graphic Communications Majors

In the most recent year for which data is available, 8,298 degrees were awarded toGraphic Communications majors across all award levels. The following table shows the number of diplomas awarded in Graphic Communications at each degree level.

Education Level Number of Grads
Certificate 957
Associate’s Degree (this page) 1,950
Bachelor’s Degree 3,539
Master’s Degree 1,825

Earnings of Graphic Communications Majors With Associate Degrees (All Award Levels)

The U.S. Department of Education reports a median salary for graduates with aassociate degree in Graphic Communications of $41,119 four years after graduation. These figures are reported program-wide, across all award levels.

However, this can depend on a number of factors, such as where you live and the number of years of experience you have.

Years After Graduation Median Earnings
1 year $28,061
4 years $41,119
5 years $47,590

Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, field-of-study earnings tracker (program-wide, all award levels).

Student Debt (All Award Levels)

The data on debt ranges for Graphic Communications majors who have their associate degree is not currently available.

Student Diversity

This degree is more popular with male students. About 51.1% of graduates in this field are men.

Gender Number of Grads
Men 996
Women 954
Gender Diversity of Associate Degrees in Graphic Communications

The racial-ethnic distribution of Graphic Communications graduates is as follows:

Race / Ethnicity Number of Grads Share
White 837 42.9%
Asian 138 7.1%
Hispanic or Latino 573 29.4%
Black or African American 179 9.2%
American Indian / Alaska Native 8 0.4%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 5 0.3%
Two or More Races 103 5.3%
Race Unknown 62 3.2%
International Students 45 2.3%
Racial-Ethnic Diversity of Graphic Communications Associate Degree Students

This degree is not very popular with international students. Only 2.3% of graduates fall into this category.

See the minority definition in the References below.

There are 413 colleges that offer a associate degree in Graphic Communications. Learn more about the most popular below:

The most popular school in the United States for Graphic Communications students seeking a associate degree is Savannah College of Art and Design. During the most recent year for which we have data, 724 people received their associate degree in Graphic Communications from this school. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.

Houston Community College is a popular choice for Graphic Communications majors seeking their associate degree. This school awarded 178 associate degrees in Graphic Communications in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their associate degree in Graphic Communications here go on to a median salary of $40,669.

#3

Academy of Art University

San Francisco, CA

Academy of Art University comes in at #3 on our list of the most popular colleges offering associate degrees in Graphic Communications. During the most recent year for which we have data, 167 people received their associate degree in Graphic Communications from this school. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.

#4

Front Range Community College

Westminster, CO

Front Range Community College comes in at #4 on our list of the most popular colleges offering associate degrees in Graphic Communications. This school awarded 144 associate degrees in Graphic Communications in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their associate degree in Graphic Communications here go on to a median salary of $40,669.

Ringling College of Art and Design comes in at #5 on our list of the most popular colleges offering associate degrees in Graphic Communications. This school awarded 139 associate degrees in Graphic Communications in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their associate degree in Graphic Communications here go on to a median salary of $40,669.

#6

Santa Monica College

Santa Monica, CA

Santa Monica College comes in at #6 on our list of the most popular colleges offering associate degrees in Graphic Communications. This school awarded 129 associate degrees in Graphic Communications in the most recent reporting year. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.

Columbia College Chicago is a popular choice for Graphic Communications majors seeking their associate degree. This school awarded 111 associate degrees in Graphic Communications in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their associate degree in Graphic Communications here go on to a median salary of $40,669.

Columbus State Community College is a popular choice for Graphic Communications majors seeking their associate degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 111 people received their associate degree in Graphic Communications from this school. Graduates who complete their associate degree in Graphic Communications here go on to a median salary of $40,669.

#9

Los Angeles Film School

Hollywood, CA

Los Angeles Film School comes in at #9 on our list of the most popular colleges offering associate degrees in Graphic Communications. This school awarded 105 associate degrees in Graphic Communications in the most recent reporting year. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.

#10

Salt Lake Community College

Salt Lake City, UT

Salt Lake Community College comes in at #10 on our list of the most popular colleges offering associate degrees in Graphic Communications. During the most recent year for which we have data, 98 people received their associate degree in Graphic Communications from this school. Graduates who complete their associate degree in Graphic Communications here go on to a median salary of $40,669.

#11

Central Texas College

Killeen, TX

Central Texas College is a popular choice for Graphic Communications majors seeking their associate degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 96 people received their associate degree in Graphic Communications from this school. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.

Art Center College of Design comes in at #12 on our list of the most popular colleges offering associate degrees in Graphic Communications. This school awarded 95 associate degrees in Graphic Communications in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their associate degree in Graphic Communications here go on to a median salary of $40,669.

#13

DePaul University

Chicago, IL

DePaul University is a popular choice for Graphic Communications majors seeking their associate degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 91 people received their associate degree in Graphic Communications from this school. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.

Arizona State University Campus Immersion comes in at #14 on our list of the most popular colleges offering associate degrees in Graphic Communications. This school awarded 90 associate degrees in Graphic Communications in the most recent reporting year. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.

#15

Francis Tuttle Technology Center

Oklahoma City, OK

Francis Tuttle Technology Center comes in at #15 on our list of the most popular colleges offering associate degrees in Graphic Communications. During the most recent year for which we have data, 85 people received their associate degree in Graphic Communications from this school. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.

CUNY Borough of Manhattan Community College is a popular choice for Graphic Communications majors seeking their associate degree. This school awarded 84 associate degrees in Graphic Communications in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their associate degree in Graphic Communications here go on to a median salary of $40,669.

#17

Pikes Peak State College

Colorado Springs, CO

Pikes Peak State College is a popular choice for Graphic Communications majors seeking their associate degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 84 people received their associate degree in Graphic Communications from this school. Graduates who complete their associate degree in Graphic Communications here go on to a median salary of $40,669.

#18

Ferris State University

Big Rapids, MI

Ferris State University is a popular choice for Graphic Communications majors seeking their associate degree. This school awarded 83 associate degrees in Graphic Communications in the most recent reporting year. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.

#19

School of Visual Arts

New York, NY

School of Visual Arts is a popular choice for Graphic Communications majors seeking their associate degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 83 people received their associate degree in Graphic Communications from this school. Graduates who complete their associate degree in Graphic Communications here go on to a median salary of $40,669.

California Polytechnic State University-San Luis Obispo comes in at #20 on our list of the most popular colleges offering associate degrees in Graphic Communications. During the most recent year for which we have data, 81 people received their associate degree in Graphic Communications from this school. Graduates who complete their associate degree in Graphic Communications here go on to a median salary of $40,669.

Graphic Communications Focus Areas

Major Annual Degrees Awarded
Animation, Interactive Technology, Video Graphics, and Special Effects 6,026
Prepress/Desktop Publishing and Digital Imaging Design 1,171
Graphic Communications, General 551
Graphic and Printing Equipment Operator, General Production 314
Graphic Communications, Other 157

Below are some popular majors similar to Graphic Communications that also offer associate degrees.

Major Annual Degrees Awarded
Audiovisual Communications Technologies/Technicians 7,169
Communications Technologies/Technicians 1,043
Communications Technologies/Technicians and Support Services, Other 166
COMMUNICATIONS TECHNOLOGIES/TECHNICIANS AND SUPPORT SERVICES

References

The racial-ethnic minority student count is calculated by taking the total number of students and subtracting white students, international students, and students whose race/ethnicity was unknown. This number is then divided by the total number of students to obtain the percentage of racial-ethnic minorities.

More about our data sources and methodologies.

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