Graphic Communications

Bachelor's degree · School of Visual Arts · New York, NY

CIP 10.03

$22,478Median earnings 1 year after graduating
$30,125Median earnings 4 years after
$35,236Median earnings 5 years after
$27,000Median federal debt
76Graduates per year

How this program compares

Graduates of the bachelor's degree program in Graphic Communications at School of Visual Arts earn a median of $22,478 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 $27,000, about 120% of first-year earnings – more than a full year of pay.

Graphic Communications (Bachelor's degree) at other New York schools

CollegeEarnings (1 yr)Median debt
Rochester Institute of Technology
Rochester
$32,044$27,000
SUNY College of Technology at Alfred
Alfred
$21,373$27,000
Pratt Institute-Main
Brooklyn
$20,048$26,000
SUNY College of Agriculture and Technology at Cobleskill
Cobleskill
$19,120—
Fashion Institute of Technology
New York
$12,261—

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Frequently asked questions

How much do Graphic Communications graduates from School of Visual Arts make?

The median salary is $22,478 one year after graduation and $35,236 after five years.

How much student debt do graduates have?

Graduates who borrowed federal loans owe a median of $27,000.

Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, June 2026 release (Field of Study data). Earnings are for graduates who received federal financial aid.