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Master’s Degrees in Graphic Communications

410 Yearly Graduations
$37,192 Median Salary
49% Women
A master's degree in graphic communication is offered at 22 colleges in the United States. This degree is more popular with male students, and about 22% of recent graduates were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group. Also, 44.9% of graphic communication graduates were international students.

Education Levels of Graphic Communication Majors

In 2020-2021, 410 master's degrees were awarded to graphic communication majors. 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 410
Graduate Certificate 50

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.

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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 51.0% of graduates in this field are male.

Gender Number of Grads
Men 209
Women 201
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The racial-ethnic distribution of graphic communication master’s degree students is as follows:

Race/Ethnicity Number of Grads
Asian 16
Black or African American 31
Hispanic or Latino 38
White 106
International Students 184
Other Races/Ethnicities 35
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There are 22 colleges that offer a master’s degree in graphic communication. Learn more about the most popular 20 below:

99 Yearly Graduations
53% Women
18% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

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 $38,340 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $39,240 per year. During the 2020-2021 academic year, 99 people received their master's degree in graphic communication from SCAD. About 53% of this group were women, and 18% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.

#2

Academy of Art University

San Francisco, California
96 Yearly Graduations
52% Women
16% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

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 $24,624 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $27,696 per year. The graphic communication program at Academy of Art University awarded 96 master's degrees during the 2020-2021 school year. About 52% of this group were women, and 16% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.

53 Yearly Graduations
38% Women
6% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

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 $53,464 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $30,672 per year. For the 2020-2021 academic year, 53 master's degrees were handed out to graphic communication majors at SMU. About 38% of this group were women, and 6% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.

#4

DePaul University

Chicago, Illinois
33 Yearly Graduations
67% Women
55% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

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 $41,361 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $17,951 per year. During the 2020-2021 academic year, 33 people received their master's degree in graphic communication from DePaul. Around 55% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 67% were women.

#5

Pratt Institute - Main

Brooklyn, New York
25 Yearly Graduations
72% Women
12% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

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 $53,566 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $34,416 per year. The graphic communication program at Pratt Institute - Main awarded 25 master's degrees during the 2020-2021 school year. About 72% of this group were women, and 12% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.

#6

Northeastern University

Boston, Massachusetts
22 Yearly Graduations
23% Women
14% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

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 $56,500 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $25,801 per year. During the 2020-2021 academic year, 22 people received their master's degree in graphic communication from Northeastern. Around 14% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 23% were women.

#7

Atlantic University College

Guaynabo, Puerto Rico
14 Yearly Graduations
7% 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 $5,400 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $3,330 per year. For the 2020-2021 academic year, 14 master's degrees were handed out to graphic communication majors at Atlantic University College. Around 100% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 7% were women.

14 Yearly Graduations
50% Women
14% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

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 $47,816 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $47,816 per year. For the 2020-2021 academic year, 14 master's degrees were handed out to graphic communication majors at SCI-Arc. Of these students, 50% were women and 14% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.

#9

California College of the Arts

San Francisco, California
12 Yearly Graduations
50% Women
50% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

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 $51,792 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $54,570 per year. The graphic communication program at California College of the Arts awarded 12 master's degrees during the 2020-2021 school year. Around 50% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 50% were women.

12 Yearly Graduations
58% Women
17% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

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 $11,018 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $11,560 per year. The graphic communication program at Ohio State University - Main Campus awarded 12 master's degrees during the 2020-2021 school year. Around 17% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 58% were women.

#11

California Institute of the Arts

Valencia, California
8 Yearly Graduations
38% Women
13% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

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 $52,850 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $52,850 per year. The graphic communication program at California Institute of the Arts awarded 8 master's degrees during the 2020-2021 school year. Of these students, 38% were women and 13% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.

#11

DigiPen Institute of Technology

Redmond, Washington
8 Yearly Graduations
88% Women
13% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

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 $34,700 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $29,100 per year. During the 2020-2021 academic year, 8 people received their master's degree in graphic communication from Digipen. About 88% of this group were women, and 13% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.

6 Yearly Graduations
17% Women
33% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

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 $10,710 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $11,720 per year. The graphic communication program at Arizona State University - Tempe awarded 6 master's degrees during the 2020-2021 school year. Around 33% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 17% were women.

#14

Virginia Tech

Blacksburg, Virginia
4 Yearly Graduations
50% Women

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 $11,750 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $14,098 per year. The graphic communication program at Virginia Tech awarded 4 master's degrees during the 2020-2021 school year.

#15

Lynn University

Boca Raton, Florida
3 Yearly Graduations
67% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

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 $38,650 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $13,500 per year. During the 2020-2021 academic year, 3 people received their master's degree in graphic communication from Lynn University Fighting Knights.

#16

George Mason University

Fairfax, Virginia
1 Yearly Graduations

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 $9,510 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $13,035 per year. The graphic communication program at George Mason University awarded 1 master's degrees during the 2020-2021 school year.

Below are some popular majors that are similar to graphic communication that offer master’s degrees.

Major Annual Degrees Awarded
Audiovisual Communications 89
Communications Technology 21
Other Communication Technology 13

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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