The Graphic Communications major builds core foundations in this discipline and prepares students with practical, career-relevant skills. Use RoEDU™ to find programs that match your goals.
Within Communications, students often explore key subfields and specializations that provide targeted expertise.
Graduates translate classroom knowledge into real-world impact across sectors through hands-on projects and internships.
As part of Communications, this major connects to diverse, high-demand fields and interdisciplinary pathways.
Typical starting pay soon after graduation.
Estimated after a decade of experience.
Seasoned professionals at ~20 years.
CAGR (compound annual growth rate) summarizes average yearly change across the observed period.
Employment-weighted across mapped SOCs; entry ≈ 85% of median; historical CAGR shown for last 5y; projections capped at 3% CAGR; lifetime is 40-year present value at 3% discount.
Data from Bureau of Labor Statistics (2024) • Median wages, employment, and growth projections
| Occupation | Median Wage | Total Jobs | Growth Rate | Education |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Special Effects Artists and Animators SOC: 27-1014 Occupation: Special Effects Artists and Animators | $99,800 | 21,280 | N/A | N/A |
Prepress Technicians and Workers SOC: 51-5111 Occupation: Prepress Technicians and Workers | $47,300 | 23,070 | N/A | N/A |
Printing Press Operators SOC: 51-5112 Occupation: Printing Press Operators | $45,160 | 145,110 | N/A | N/A |
Data Entry Keyers SOC: 43-9021 Occupation: Data Entry Keyers | $39,850 | 135,280 | N/A | N/A |
Desktop Publishers SOC: 43-9031 Occupation: Desktop Publishers | $53,620 | 4,000 | N/A | N/A |
Etchers and Engravers SOC: 51-9194 Occupation: Etchers and Engravers | $40,450 | 8,390 | N/A | N/A |
Historical data from Bureau of Labor Statistics (2020-2024) • Salary trends and employment growth over 5 years
| Year | Median Wage | Employment |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $99,800 | 21,280 |
| 2023 | $99,060 | 29,940 |
| 2022 | $98,950 | 35,990 |
| 2021 | $78,790 | 20,430 |
| 2020 | $77,700 | 26,460 |
| Year | Median Wage | Employment |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $47,300 | 23,070 |
| 2023 | $45,070 | 23,590 |
| 2022 | $43,560 | 25,250 |
| 2021 | $42,610 | 25,840 |
| 2020 | $41,410 | 28,010 |
| Year | Median Wage | Employment |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $45,160 | 145,110 |
| 2023 | $41,860 | 151,450 |
| 2022 | $39,350 | 150,010 |
| 2021 | $37,770 | 145,290 |
| 2020 | $37,880 | 160,270 |
| Year | Median Wage | Employment |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $39,850 | 135,280 |
| 2023 | $37,790 | 154,230 |
| 2022 | $36,190 | 157,380 |
| 2021 | $35,630 | 147,170 |
| 2020 | $34,440 | 151,520 |
| Year | Median Wage | Employment |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $53,620 | 4,000 |
| 2023 | $51,290 | 5,220 |
| 2022 | $47,910 | 6,560 |
| 2021 | $46,910 | 7,600 |
| 2020 | $47,560 | 7,090 |
| Year | Median Wage | Employment |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $40,450 | 8,390 |
| 2023 | $40,040 | 8,140 |
| 2022 | $37,980 | 8,400 |
| 2021 | $36,590 | 7,110 |
| 2020 | $31,790 | 9,490 |