Graphic Communications
Communications Technologies
Median earnings by degree level
| Degree | Median earnings | Typical range | Schools | Clear the bar |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Undergraduate Certificate or Diploma | $34,184 | $30,062 to $45,994 | 7 | 57% |
| Associate's Degree | $38,274 | $31,988 to $41,684 | 23 | 48% |
| Bachelor's Degree | $42,490 | $34,764 to $51,334 | 67 | 70% |
"Clear the bar" is the share of programs whose graduates out-earn a typical high-school graduate (the federal earnings-premium test). Typical range is the 25th to 75th percentile of program medians.
Job outlook
Projected employment growth -10% (2023 to 2033), about 32,300 openings a year across the occupations this field commonly leads to.
| Occupation | Median pay | Growth | Openings/yr |
|---|---|---|---|
| Printing Press Operators | $41,860 | -8.1% | 13,700 |
| Data Entry Keyers | $37,790 | -25.9% | 9,500 |
| Special Effects Artists and Animators | $99,060 | +1.6% | 5,000 |
| Prepress Technicians and Workers | $45,070 | -14.6% | 2,800 |
| Etchers and Engravers | $40,040 | -0.7% | 900 |
| Desktop Publishers | $51,290 | -12.4% | 400 |
Occupation pay and outlook: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (OEWS wages, Employment Projections). A field maps to several occupations, so this lists where the major commonly leads, not any one graduate's job.
Earnings source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard (release 2026-06-10), median earnings of graduates measured up to four years after completing. Figures describe past graduates and are never a promise. Method: methodology. Report an error.