Graphic Communications at Minneapolis College of Art and Design
Minneapolis, MN · Bachelor's Degree · about 24 graduates a year
Minneapolis College of Art and Design graduates in graphic communications earn 1% more than the national median for the same major four years after graduating. Their median federal debt equals about 62% of one year’s pay at that point.
How Minneapolis 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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| 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 |
| 32 | Sam Houston State University Huntsville, TX | $42,579 | $43,290 | #31 | — |
| 33 | Eastern Michigan University Ypsilanti, MI | $42,490 | $44,801 | #28 | $22,795 |
Other Majors at Minneapolis College of Art and Design by Graduate Pay
| Major | 4 yrs after | 1 yr after | Rank in major |
|---|---|---|---|
| Design and Applied Arts | $39,467 | $23,687 | #273 of 299 |
| Fine and Studio Arts | $32,667 | $14,829 | #388 of 423 |
| Film/Video and Photographic Arts | — | $26,156 | — |
Frequently Asked Questions
How much do Minneapolis College of Art and Design graphic communications graduates make?
Graduates earn a median $24,427 one year after graduating and $43,745 four years after graduating. Figures are from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
How does Minneapolis College of Art and Design rank for graphic communications?
Among 59 colleges reporting earnings for graphic communications graduates, Minneapolis College of Art and Design ranks #30 by median pay four years after graduation, and #37 after adjusting for state wage levels.
Is graphic communications at Minneapolis College of Art and Design worth it?
Its graduates earn 1% more than the national median for graphic communications ($43,283), and the median federal debt at graduation is $27,000.
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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.