Graphic Communications at Orange County Community College
Middletown, NY · Associate's Degree · about 13 graduates a year
Orange County Community College graduates in graphic communications earn 18% less than the national median for the same major four years after graduating.
How Orange County Community 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 | — |
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| 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 | — |
| 18 | Niagara County Community College Sanborn, NY | $31,355 | $29,843 | #18 | — |
| 19 | Orange County Community College Middletown, NY | $29,860 | $28,421 | #19 | $22,181 |
| 20 | Miami Dade College Miami, FL | $24,972 | $26,579 | #20 | $12,448 |
| 21 | Kalamazoo Valley Community College Kalamazoo, MI | $24,335 | $25,658 | #21 | — |
| 22 | CUNY Borough of Manhattan Community College New York, NY | $23,713 | $22,570 | #22 | $23,319 |
Other Majors at Orange County Community College by Graduate Pay
| Major | 4 yrs after | 1 yr after | Rank in major |
|---|---|---|---|
| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing | $99,513 | $79,188 | #108 of 962 |
| Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions | $77,945 | — | #76 of 560 |
| Dental Support Services and Allied Professions | $61,275 | $64,661 | #149 of 237 |
| Criminal Justice and Corrections | $53,827 | $36,111 | #96 of 426 |
| Allied Health and Medical Assisting Services | $50,894 | $51,727 | #128 of 476 |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations | $50,302 | $29,595 | #233 of 547 |
| Accounting and Related Services | $45,816 | — | #163 of 225 |
| Human Services | $45,551 | — | #18 of 65 |
| Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities | $42,603 | $20,630 | #504 of 947 |
| Radio, Television, and Digital Communication | $35,373 | — | #9 of 11 |
Frequently Asked Questions
How much do Orange County Community College graphic communications graduates make?
Graduates earn a median $22,181 one year after graduating and $29,860 four years after graduating. Figures are from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
How does Orange County Community College rank for graphic communications?
Among 22 colleges reporting earnings for graphic communications graduates, Orange County Community College ranks #19 by median pay four years after graduation, and #19 after adjusting for state wage levels.
Is graphic communications at Orange County Community College worth it?
Its graduates earn 18% less than the national median for graphic communications ($36,221).
← All data for Orange County Community College · Methodology
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.
