Master’s Degrees in Graphic Communications
Education Levels of Graphic Communication Majors
During the most recent year for which data is available, 424 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 | 424 |
| Graduate Certificate | 53 |
Earnings of Graphic Communication Majors With Master’s Degrees
The median salary for graduates holding a master's degree in graphic communication is $38,373. 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 $35,334 to a high of $41,411.
Student Debt
The data on debt ranges for graphic communication majors who have their master's degree is not available.
Student Diversity
More men than women pursue master's degrees in graphic communication. About 51.7% of graduates in this field are male.
| Gender | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Men | 219 |
| Women | 205 |
The racial-ethnic distribution of graphic communication master’s degree students is as follows:
| Race/Ethnicity | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Asian | 25 |
| Black or African American | 15 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 36 |
| White | 87 |
| International Students | 241 |
| Other Races/Ethnicities | 20 |
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 $40,095 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $41,085 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 99 people received their master's degree in graphic communication from SCAD. About 60% of this group were women, and 18% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group. Savannah College of Art and Design graphic communication graduates who receive their master's degree go on to jobs earning a median salary of $38,373.
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 $27,024 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $30,696 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. Around 13% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 45% were women. Those who complete their master's degree in graphic communication at Academy of Art University make a median salary of 38,373.
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 $57,212 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. About 24% of this group were women, and 11% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group. Southern Methodist University graphic communication graduates who receive their master's degree go on to jobs earning a median salary of $38,373.
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 $43,379 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $22,135 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 35% of this group were women, and 60% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group. Those who complete their master's degree in graphic communication at DePaul University make a median salary of 38,373.
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 $57,659 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $37,044 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. Of these students, 77% were women and 12% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups. Data shows that Pratt Institute graduates that hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $38,373.
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 $62,000 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $27,728 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 22 people received their master's degree in graphic communication from Northeastern. Northeastern University graphic communication graduates who receive their master's degree go on to jobs earning a median salary of $38,373.
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 $51,964 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $51,964 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. About 37% of this group were women, and 5% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group. Data shows that SCI-Arc graduates that hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $38,373.
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 $6,120 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $3,600 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, 11% were women and 100% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups. Those who complete their master's degree in graphic communication at Atlantic University College make a median salary of 38,373.
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 $57,096 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $60,180 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. About 78% of this group were women, and 22% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group. Data shows that California College of the Arts graduates that hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $38,373.
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 $11,826 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $12,515 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. Of these students, 60% were women and 20% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups. Data shows that Ohio State graduates that hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $38,373.
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 $56,074 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $41,140 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, 80% were women and 7% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups. Those who complete their master's degree in graphic communication at California Institute of the Arts make a median salary of 38,373.
DigiPen Institute of Technology 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 $37,200 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $31,000 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 8 people received their master's degree in graphic communication from Digipen. DigiPen Institute of Technology graphic communication graduates who receive their master's degree go on to jobs earning a median salary of $38,373.
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 $11,308 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $12,376 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. Of these students, 60% were women and 40% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups. Data shows that ASU - Tempe graduates that hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $38,373.
Virginia Tech comes in at #14 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in graphic communication. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $12,698 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $15,234 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. Data shows that Virginia Tech graduates that hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $38,373.
The 15th most popular school in the country for graphic communication majors who are seeking their master's degree is Lynn University. Roughly 3,200 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $41,200 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. Around 50% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 50% were women. Those who complete their master's degree in graphic communication at Lynn University make a median salary of 38,373.
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 $10,095 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $13,726 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 1 people received their master's degree in graphic communication from GMU. George Mason University graphic communication graduates who receive their master's degree go on to jobs earning a median salary of $38,373.
The 17th most popular school in the country for graphic communication majors who are seeking their master's degree is Fairleigh Dickinson University - Florham Campus. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $37,346 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $23,322 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 0 people received their master's degree in graphic communication from FDU. Those who complete their master's degree in graphic communication at Fairleigh Dickinson University - Florham Campus make a median salary of 38,373.
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Related Majors
Below are some popular majors that are similar to graphic communication that offer master’s degrees.
| Major | Annual Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|
| Audiovisual Communications | 92 |
| Other Communication Technology | 16 |
| Communications Technology | 10 |
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 at the school to obtain the percentage of racial-ethnic minorities.
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