by our College Data Analytics Team
[Graphic Communications](/majors/communications-tech-support/graphic-communications/) programs reward a close look at where graduates go on to earn the most. A top-earning program sends graduates into careers with strong starting pay.
College Factual analyzed 5 schools to build this 2026 ranking of the highest-paying graphic communications schools.
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Below are the schools whose graphic communications graduates go on to earn the most.
Northcentral Technical College tops our 2026 list of the highest-paying graphic communications schools in Wisconsin. Northcentral Technical College is a public school located in the city of Wausau. Early-career graphic communications graduates from Northcentral Technical College make a median of around $39,904 per year.
Strong graduate earnings at University Of Wisconsin Stout earned it the #2 place for graphic communications. Located in the town of Menomonie, University Of Wisconsin Stout is a public institution. Graphic Communications graduates of University Of Wisconsin Stout earn a median of about $61,093 a year early in their careers.
A rank of #3 makes Carroll University one of the highest-paying schools for graphic communications. Set in the city of Waukesha, Carroll University is a private not-for-profit institution. Graphic Communications graduates of Carroll University earn a median of about $55,027 a year early in their careers.
Northeast Wisconsin Technical College produces some of the highest-paid graduates in graphic communications, landing the #4 spot this year. Set in the city of Green Bay, Northeast Wisconsin Technical College is a public institution. Early-career graphic communications graduates from Northeast Wisconsin Technical College make a median of around $36,223 per year.
Milwaukee Area Technical College came in at #5 on our 2026 list of the highest-paying graphic communications schools. Milwaukee Area Technical College is a public school located in the city of Milwaukee. Graphic Communications graduates of Milwaukee Area Technical College earn a median of about $31,959 a year early in their careers.
This ranking is produced by College Factual, 2026 edition. The methodology measures the salaries graphic communications graduates go on to earn early in their careers, drawn primarily from the U.S. Department of Education (College Scorecard field-of-study earnings and IPEDS).
Ranking method: College Major Earnings · 5 schools evaluated.
*Salary figures reflect median early-career earnings (about 5 years after graduation) and may vary by how long a person takes to complete their degree.
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