by our College Data Analytics TeamIn the latest year, 10 U.S. colleges awarded 170 degrees and certificates in Other Graphic Communications. Associate degrees are the most popular award, at 43% of graduates. College Factual ranks 5 schools in its 2027 Best Other Graphic Communications Schools ranking and compares their cost in a Best Value ranking. Graduates earn a median $28,094 one year after completing, rising to $44,537 after four years.
Studying Other Graphic Communications covers Graphic Communications, Other. Any Instructional Program In Graphic Communications Not Listed Above.
Source: IPEDS 2025; College Scorecard July 2026; BLS; O*NET; College Factual rankings 2027. Data as of: July 2026.
Nationwide, other graphic communications is a popular field of study, with 170 degrees awarded annually. 10 colleges award other graphic communications degrees, an average of 17 graduates per school; the largest program awarded 36.
By level, the 170 awards include 2 certificates, 73 associate degrees, 44 bachelor’s degrees and 51 master’s degrees.
Women earned 57% of other graphic communications degrees and certificates in the latest year (97 of 170). The largest groups of graduates by race and ethnicity are White (80) and Black or African American (41), and international students earned 2.
College Factual ranks 5 schools in its 2027 Best Other Graphic Communications Schools ranking, including 2 for associate degrees and 2 for bachelor’s degrees. It also ranks other graphic communications schools within 3 states. In all, 10 colleges offer other graphic communications programs; compare them by degree level below or in the Best Value Other Graphic Communications Colleges ranking, which weighs quality against cost.
The most common other graphic communications credential is the associate degree: 73 of the 170 awarded in the latest year. Jobs related to other graphic communications call most for Monitoring, Operations Monitoring and Reading Comprehension, and for knowledge of Production and Processing, Customer and Personal Service and Computers and Electronics, according to O*NET. The most important abilities are Near Vision, Control Precision and Arm-Hand Steadiness.
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How long an other graphic communications degree takes:
| Degree | Typical Program Length | Graduates Annually |
|---|---|---|
| Certificate | Varies | 2 |
| Associate Degree | 2 years | 73 |
| Bachelor’s Degree | 4 years | 44 |
| Master’s Degree | 1-3 years | 51 |
High school diploma or equivalent is the most common level of education among workers in jobs related to other graphic communications, at 50.6%.
| Level of Education | Percentage of Workers |
|---|---|
| High school diploma or equivalent | 50.6% |
| Less than a high school diploma | 21.9% |
| Associate’s degree (or other 2-year) | 15.2% |
| Some college courses | 6.5% |
| Postsecondary certificate | 4.3% |
| Bachelor’s degree | 1.5% |
Source: O*NET Online.
3 occupations are related to Other Graphic Communications, with an average median salary of $28,856; the strongest outlook belongs to Etchers and Engravers, at 14.7% projected job growth. Typical job titles include Hand Etcher, Plate Maker, Silk Screen Processor and Engrosser.
That occupation also has the most projected jobs of any related to other graphic communications, at 989,173.
| Occupation | Projected Jobs | Expected Growth |
|---|---|---|
| Etchers and Engravers | 989,173 | 14.7% |
| Prepress Technicians and Workers | 442,588 | 12.2% |
| Printing Press Operators | 78,762 | 12.3% |
Other Graphic Communications graduates earn a median $28,094 one year after completing their program, $44,537 after four years and $47,560 after five years, according to the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard.
| Years Out | Median Earnings |
|---|---|
| 1 year | $28,094 |
| 4 years | $44,537 |
| 5 years | $47,560 |
Source: College Scorecard.
The highest-paying occupation related to other graphic communications is Printing Press Operators, with a median salary of $31,814.
| Occupation | Median Annual Salary |
|---|---|
| Printing Press Operators | $31,814 |
| Etchers and Engravers | $28,903 |
| Prepress Technicians and Workers | $25,852 |
Other Graphic Communications has 8 similar majors in the Communications Technology/Support field, which together award 8,988 degrees a year; the largest are Animation, Interactive Technology, Video Graphics, and Special Effects (6,864), Prepress/Desktop Publishing and Digital Imaging Design (1,335) and Graphic Communications, General (458). Browse all Communications Technology/Support majors or the full list of college majors.
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