Graphic Communications

Bachelor's degree · Art Center College of Design · Pasadena, CA

CIP 10.03

$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

CollegeEarnings (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

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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.