Graphic Communications at University of Northern Iowa
Cedar Falls, IA · Bachelor's Degree · about 10 graduates a year
University of Northern Iowa graduates in graphic communications earn 2% more than the national median for the same major four years after graduating. Their median federal debt equals about 44% of one year’s pay at that point.
How University of Northern Iowa 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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| 25 | DePaul University Chicago, IL | $45,028 | $44,240 | #30 | $19,178 |
| 26 | SUNY College of Agriculture and Technology at Cobleskill Cobleskill, NY | $44,661 | $42,508 | #35 | $19,120 |
| 27 | Ferris State University Big Rapids, MI | $44,116 | $46,515 | #22 | $30,059 |
| 28 | University of Northern Iowa Cedar Falls, IA | $44,066 | $46,352 | #23 | $36,419 |
| 29 | Columbia College Chicago Chicago, IL | $43,970 | $43,200 | #32 | $26,309 |
| 30 | Minneapolis College of Art and Design Minneapolis, MN | $43,745 | $41,786 | #37 | $24,427 |
| 31 | Savannah College of Art and Design Savannah, GA | $43,058 | $44,574 | #29 | $23,451 |
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Frequently Asked Questions
How much do University of Northern Iowa graphic communications graduates make?
Graduates earn a median $36,419 one year after graduating and $44,066 four years after graduating. Figures are from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
How does University of Northern Iowa rank for graphic communications?
Among 59 colleges reporting earnings for graphic communications graduates, University of Northern Iowa ranks #28 by median pay four years after graduation, and #23 after adjusting for state wage levels.
Is graphic communications at University of Northern Iowa worth it?
Its graduates earn 2% more than the national median for graphic communications ($43,283), and the median federal debt at graduation is $19,184.
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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.