Graphic Communications at Pikes Peak State College
Colorado Springs, CO · Associate's Degree · about 34 graduates a year
Pikes Peak State College graduates in graphic communications earn 6% less than the national median for the same major four years after graduating.
How Pikes Peak State College Compares for Graphic Communications
All 22 colleges reporting graphic communications earnings at this degree level, ranked by median pay four years after graduation. “Wage-adjusted” divides pay by the square root of the state’s wage index so colleges in low-wage states aren’t penalized for local pay.
| # | College | 4 yrs after | Wage-adjusted | Adj. rank | 1 yr after |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Salt Lake Community College Salt Lake City, UT | $50,857 | $48,200 | #1 | $23,932 |
| 2 | Ferris State University Big Rapids, MI | $45,033 | $47,482 | #2 | — |
| 3 | Austin Community College District Austin, TX | $44,152 | $44,890 | #4 | $32,657 |
| 4 | Camden County College Blackwood, NJ | $43,901 | $38,531 | #10 | — |
| 5 | Columbus State Community College Columbus, OH | $42,634 | $45,497 | #3 | — |
| 6 | Hawkeye Community College Waterloo, IA | $41,726 | $43,891 | #5 | $29,682 |
| 7 | Front Range Community College Westminster, CO | $41,643 | $38,944 | #8 | $24,989 |
| 8 | South Central College North Mankato, MN | $40,769 | $38,943 | #9 | — |
| 9 | Thaddeus Stevens College of Technology Lancaster, PA | $40,117 | $40,799 | #7 | $26,870 |
| 10 | Lake Washington Institute of Technology Kirkland, WA | $39,874 | $36,676 | #11 | — |
| 11 | Southeast Technical College Sioux Falls, SD | $38,597 | $41,546 | #6 | — |
| 12 | Middlesex College Edison, NJ | $38,274 | $33,593 | #15 | $20,483 |
| 13 | Houston Community College Houston, TX | $34,557 | $35,134 | #12 | $16,155 |
| 14 | Pikes Peak State College Colorado Springs, CO | $34,178 | $31,963 | #17 | $25,596 |
| 15 | Dallas College Dallas, TX | $33,606 | $34,167 | #14 | — |
| 16 | CUNY Hostos Community College Bronx, NY | $33,591 | $31,972 | #16 | $10,309 |
| 17 | Western Iowa Tech Community College Sioux City, IA | $32,620 | $34,312 | #13 | — |
Other Majors at Pikes Peak State College by Graduate Pay
| Major | 4 yrs after | 1 yr after | Rank in major |
|---|---|---|---|
| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing | $74,590 | $72,869 | #742 of 962 |
| Heating, Air Conditioning, Ventilation and Refrigeration Maintenance Technology/Technician (HAC, HACR, HVAC, HVACR) | $67,308 | — | #7 of 39 |
| Accounting and Related Services | $54,225 | — | #53 of 225 |
| Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities | $48,123 | $26,779 | #159 of 947 |
| Vehicle Maintenance and Repair Technologies/Technicians | $46,350 | — | #168 of 176 |
| Precision Metal Working | $45,322 | — | #59 of 66 |
| Legal Support Services | $41,460 | — | #80 of 109 |
| Culinary Arts and Related Services | $41,389 | — | #31 of 96 |
| Criminal Justice and Corrections | $40,331 | — | #340 of 426 |
| Health and Medical Administrative Services | $36,956 | — | #193 of 286 |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations | — | $29,393 | — |
Frequently Asked Questions
How much do Pikes Peak State College graphic communications graduates make?
Graduates earn a median $25,596 one year after graduating and $34,178 four years after graduating. Figures are from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
How does Pikes Peak State College rank for graphic communications?
Among 22 colleges reporting earnings for graphic communications graduates, Pikes Peak State College ranks #14 by median pay four years after graduation, and #17 after adjusting for state wage levels.
Is graphic communications at Pikes Peak State College worth it?
Its graduates earn 6% less than the national median for graphic communications ($36,221).
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Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, field-of-study data. Earnings are medians for graduates who received federal aid and were working and not enrolled; programs with few graduates are not reported. Wage adjustment uses Census ACS state median household income.