Graphic Communications
Bachelor's degree · Art Center College of Design · Pasadena, CA
$67,010Median earnings 1 year after graduating
—Median earnings 3 years after
—Median earnings 5 years after
$37,000Median federal debt
79Graduates per year
How this program compares
Graduates of the bachelor's degree program in Graphic Communications at Art Center College of Design earn a median of $67,010 one year after completing the program. Nationally, bachelor's degree graduates in this field earn a median of $43,283 four years after graduating (middle half: $27,166–$64,326). Median debt is $37,000, about 55% of first-year earnings.
Graphic Communications (Bachelor's degree) at other California schools
| College | Earnings (1 yr) | Median debt |
|---|---|---|
| California Polytechnic State University-San Luis Obispo San Luis Obispo | $49,029 | $17,961 |
| University of Silicon Valley San Jose | $33,727 | $31,000 |
| Academy of Art University San Francisco | $27,481 | $31,125 |
| California College of the Arts San Francisco | $26,481 | $26,899 |
| University of California-Santa Cruz Santa Cruz | $25,358 | $20,411 |
| Laguna College of Art and Design Laguna Beach | $17,941 | $27,000 |
| Los Angeles Film School Hollywood | $15,529 | $33,250 |
Other programs at Art Center College of Design
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$66,860 - Mechanical Engineering Related Technologies/TechniciansBachelor's degree
$59,384 - Design and Applied ArtsBachelor's degree
$47,053 - Film/Video and Photographic ArtsBachelor's degree
$22,988 - Architectural Sciences and TechnologyBachelor's degree
$77,401 - Fine and Studio ArtsBachelor's degree
$27,282 - Fine and Studio ArtsMaster's degree
$30,188
Frequently asked questions
How much do Graphic Communications graduates from Art Center College of Design make?
The median salary is $67,010 one year after graduation.
How much student debt do graduates have?
Graduates who borrowed federal loans owe a median of $37,000.
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, June 2026 release (Field of Study data). Earnings are for graduates who received federal financial aid.