Graphic Communications at East Tennessee State University
Johnson City, TN · Bachelor's Degree · about 49 graduates a year
East Tennessee State University graduates in graphic communications earn 5% less than the national median for the same major four years after graduating. Their median federal debt equals about 54% of one year’s pay at that point.
How East Tennessee State University 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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| 33 | Eastern Michigan University Ypsilanti, MI | $42,490 | $44,801 | #28 | $22,795 |
| 34 | University of Central Missouri Warrensburg, MO | $41,870 | $44,893 | #26 | — |
| 35 | Fairmont State University Fairmont, WV | $41,784 | $49,433 | #19 | — |
| 36 | East Tennessee State University Johnson City, TN | $41,074 | $44,869 | #27 | $20,802 |
| 37 | Webster University Saint Louis, MO | $40,168 | $43,069 | #34 | $17,593 |
| 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 |
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Frequently Asked Questions
How much do East Tennessee State University graphic communications graduates make?
Graduates earn a median $20,802 one year after graduating and $41,074 four years after graduating. Figures are from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
How does East Tennessee State University rank for graphic communications?
Among 59 colleges reporting earnings for graphic communications graduates, East Tennessee State University ranks #36 by median pay four years after graduation, and #27 after adjusting for state wage levels.
Is graphic communications at East Tennessee State University worth it?
Its graduates earn 5% less than the national median for graphic communications ($43,283), and the median federal debt at graduation is $22,250.
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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.