Graphic Communications

Bachelor's degree · Cleveland Institute of Art · Cleveland, OH

CIP 10.03

$19,409Median earnings 1 year after graduating
—Median earnings 3 years after
—Median earnings 5 years after
$27,000Median federal debt
19Graduates per year

How this program compares

Graduates of the bachelor's degree program in Graphic Communications at Cleveland Institute of Art earn a median of $19,409 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 139% of first-year earnings – more than a full year of pay.

Graphic Communications (Bachelor's degree) at other Ohio schools

CollegeEarnings (1 yr)Median debt
Bowling Green State University-Main Campus
Bowling Green
$38,489$26,338
Columbus College of Art & Design
Columbus
$20,110$27,000

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Frequently asked questions

How much do Graphic Communications graduates from Cleveland Institute of Art make?

The median salary is $19,409 one year after graduation.

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.