Graphic Communications at Rocky Mountain College of Art and Design
Lakewood, CO · Bachelor's Degree · about 46 graduates a year
Rocky Mountain College of Art and Design graduates in graphic communications earn 14% less than the national median for the same major four years after graduating. Their median federal debt equals about 75% of one year’s pay at that point.
How Rocky Mountain College of Art and Design Compares for Graphic Communications
All 59 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 | California Polytechnic State University-San Luis Obispo San Luis Obispo, CA | $79,432 | $72,278 | #2 | $49,029 |
| 2 | Loyola Marymount University Los Angeles, CA | $76,522 | $69,630 | #5 | — |
| 3 | Ringling College of Art and Design Sarasota, FL | $75,213 | $80,055 | #1 | $44,048 |
| 4 | Brigham Young University Provo, UT | $73,941 | $70,079 | #4 | $38,725 |
| 5 | Baker College Owosso, MI | $67,583 | $71,258 | #3 | $74,387 |
| 6 | Roger Williams University Bristol, RI | $61,887 | $60,952 | #7 | — |
| 7 | University of Minnesota-Duluth Duluth, MN | $61,062 | $58,327 | #10 | $36,557 |
| 8 | University of Wisconsin-Stout Menomonie, WI | $59,621 | $62,039 | #6 | $48,744 |
| 9 | University of Maryland Global Campus Adelphi, MD | $58,759 | $51,568 | #17 | $46,581 |
| 10 | University of California-Santa Cruz Santa Cruz, CA | $58,163 | $52,925 | #14 | $25,358 |
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| 38 | Pittsburg State University Pittsburg, KS | $39,946 | $41,470 | #38 | $30,270 |
| 39 | Laguna College of Art and Design Laguna Beach, CA | $38,850 | $35,351 | #47 | $17,941 |
| 40 | Bradley University Peoria, IL | $37,657 | $36,998 | #43 | $24,941 |
| 41 | Rocky Mountain College of Art and Design Lakewood, CO | $37,239 | $34,826 | #48 | $23,247 |
| 42 | Lynn University Boca Raton, FL | $36,590 | $38,945 | #39 | $17,099 |
| 43 | University of Hawaii at Manoa Honolulu, HI | $35,830 | $32,601 | #53 | $16,556 |
| 44 | SUNY College of Technology at Alfred Alfred, NY | $35,521 | $33,809 | #49 | $21,373 |
Other Majors at Rocky Mountain College of Art and Design by Graduate Pay
| Major | 4 yrs after | 1 yr after | Rank in major |
|---|---|---|---|
| Computer Software and Media Applications | $48,472 | $37,268 | #39 of 54 |
| Design and Applied Arts | $41,617 | $29,829 | #258 of 299 |
Frequently Asked Questions
How much do Rocky Mountain College of Art and Design graphic communications graduates make?
Graduates earn a median $23,247 one year after graduating and $37,239 four years after graduating. Figures are from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
How does Rocky Mountain College of Art and Design rank for graphic communications?
Among 59 colleges reporting earnings for graphic communications graduates, Rocky Mountain College of Art and Design ranks #41 by median pay four years after graduation, and #48 after adjusting for state wage levels.
Is graphic communications at Rocky Mountain College of Art and Design worth it?
Its graduates earn 14% less than the national median for graphic communications ($43,283), and the median federal debt at graduation is $28,115.
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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.