Master’s Degrees in Graphic Communications
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Education Levels of Graphic Communication Majors
During the most recent year for which data is available, 441 people earned their master's degree in graphic communication. This earns it the #162 spot on the list of the most popular master's degree programs in the nation.
The following table shows the number of diplomas awarded in graphic communication at each degree level.
| Education Level | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Master’s Degree | 441 |
| Graduate Certificate | 40 |
Earnings of Graphic Communication Majors With Master’s Degrees
The median salary for graduates holding a master's degree in graphic communication is $37,192. This number may vary for a lot of reasons. For instance, you may decide to move to a location where people with your degree are rare and make more money. To get a better picture, earnings for this category of people can range from a low of $32,678 to a high of $41,705.
Student Debt
The median student debt for graduates holding a master's degree in graphic communication is $68,262. The length of time it takes you to graduate and what college you attend can affect this number quite a bit. The chart below shows the range of accumulated debt loads. On the high side of the range, $87,242 is the debt load, and the debt load on the low side is $43,844.
Student Diversity
More women than men pursue their master's degree in graphic communication. About 51.7% of graduates with this degree are female.
| Gender | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Men | 213 |
| Women | 228 |
The racial-ethnic distribution of graphic communication master’s degree students is as follows:
| Race/Ethnicity | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Asian | 18 |
| Black or African American | 18 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 30 |
| White | 98 |
| International Students | 243 |
| Other Races/Ethnicities | 34 |
Most Popular Graphic Communication Programs for Master’s Degrees
There are 22 colleges that offer a master’s degree in graphic communication. Learn more about the most popular 20 below:
Savannah College of Art and Design tops the list of the most popular school in the U.S. for graphic communication majors who are seeking their master's degree. Roughly 14,200 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $39,105 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $40,050 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 99 people received their master's degree in graphic communication from SCAD. Around 9% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 58% were women.
Academy of Art University is the 2nd most popular school in the nation for students seeking a master's degree in graphic communication. Roughly 8,900 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $25,728 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $29,232 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 96 people received their master's degree in graphic communication from Academy of Art University. Of these students, 57% were women and 10% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
The 3rd most popular school in the country for graphic communication majors who are seeking their master's degree is Southern Methodist University. Roughly 12,300 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $55,012 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $31,590 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 53 people received their master's degree in graphic communication from SMU. Of these students, 20% were women and 17% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
The 4th most popular school in the country for graphic communication majors who are seeking their master's degree is DePaul University. Each year, around 21,900 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $42,449 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $21,719 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 33 people received their master's degree in graphic communication from DePaul. About 68% of this group were women, and 44% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
The 5th most popular school in the country for graphic communication majors who are seeking their master's degree is Pratt Institute - Main. Roughly 4,300 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $55,575 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $35,712 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 25 people received their master's degree in graphic communication from Pratt Institute. About 82% of this group were women, and 12% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
Northeastern University comes in at #6 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in graphic communication. Roughly 22,900 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $59,100 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $26,715 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 22 people received their master's degree in graphic communication from Northeastern. About 17% of this group were women, and 4% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
Southern California Institute of Architecture is the 7th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a master's degree in graphic communication. Roughly 400 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $49,490 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $49,490 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 14 people received their master's degree in graphic communication from SCI-Arc. Around 27% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 36% were women.
Atlantic University College is the 7th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a master's degree in graphic communication. Each year, around 1,500 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $5,520 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $3,360 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 14 people received their master's degree in graphic communication from Atlantic University College. Of these students, 9% were women and 100% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
California College of the Arts is the 9th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a master's degree in graphic communication. Each year, around 1,600 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $53,856 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $56,760 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 12 people received their master's degree in graphic communication from California College of the Arts. Around 33% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 78% were women.
Ohio State University - Main Campus comes in at #9 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in graphic communication. Roughly 61,300 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $11,525 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $12,092 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 12 people received their master's degree in graphic communication from Ohio State. About 63% of this group were women, and 13% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
California Institute of the Arts is the 11th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a master's degree in graphic communication. Each year, around 1,100 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $54,440 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $54,440 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 8 people received their master's degree in graphic communication from CalArts. Of these students, 81% were women and 13% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
DigiPen Institute of Technology is the 11th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a master's degree in graphic communication. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $35,700 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $29,740 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 8 people received their master's degree in graphic communication from Digipen.
Arizona State University - Tempe is the 13th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a master's degree in graphic communication. Each year, around 74,700 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $10,978 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $12,014 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 6 people received their master's degree in graphic communication from ASU - Tempe. About 29% of this group were women, and 14% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
Virginia Tech comes in at #14 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in graphic communication. Each year, around 37,000 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $12,104 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $14,521 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 4 people received their master's degree in graphic communication from Virginia Tech. Of these students, 43% were women and 14% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
The 15th most popular school in the country for graphic communication majors who are seeking their master's degree is Lynn University. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $39,800 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $13,500 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 3 people received their master's degree in graphic communication from Lynn University Fighting Knights.
The 16th most popular school in the country for graphic communication majors who are seeking their master's degree is George Mason University. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $9,795 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $13,426 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 1 people received their master's degree in graphic communication from GMU.
Graphic Communication Concentrations
| Major | Annual Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|
| 424 | |
| 17 |
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*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 at the school to obtain the percentage of racial-ethnic minorities.
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- National Center for Education Statistics
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- Bureau of Labor Statistics
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