by our College Data Analytics Team
[Graphic Communications](/majors/communications-tech-support/graphic-communications/) graduates earn very different salaries depending on where they study. The schools below stand out for the salaries their graphic communications graduates go on to command.
For its 2026 highest-paid-graduates ranking, College Factual looked at 14 schools to find where graphic communications graduates earn the most.
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Below are the schools whose graphic communications graduates go on to earn the most.
Leading the list is University Of Maryland University College, our #1 for graphic communications graduate salaries in the Middle Atlantic Region. Located in the suburb of Adelphi, University Of Maryland University College is a public institution. Students who complete the graphic communications program here go on to a median salary of roughly $73,041.
Rochester Institute Of Technology came in at #2 on our 2026 list of the highest-paying graphic communications schools. Rochester Institute Of Technology is a private not-for-profit school located in the suburb of Rochester. Graphic Communications graduates of Rochester Institute Of Technology earn a median of about $77,838 a year early in their careers.
New Jersey Institute Of Technology produces some of the highest-paid graduates in graphic communications, landing the #3 spot this year. New Jersey Institute Of Technology is a public school located in the city of Newark. After graduating, graphic communications degree recipients from New Jersey Institute Of Technology typically earn about $51,686 annually.
Students chasing top earnings in graphic communications will find them at Thaddeus Stevens College Of Technology, which ranked #4. Set in the city of Lancaster, Thaddeus Stevens College Of Technology is a public institution. Early-career graphic communications graduates from Thaddeus Stevens College Of Technology make a median of around $28,781 per year.
Middlesex County College produces some of the highest-paid graduates in graphic communications, landing the #5 spot this year. Located in the suburb of Edison, Middlesex County College is a public institution. Early-career graphic communications graduates from Middlesex County College make a median of around $35,271 per year.
Pratt Institute Main placed #6 among the highest-paying schools for graphic communications. Set in the city of Brooklyn, Pratt Institute Main is a private not-for-profit institution. Graphic Communications graduates of Pratt Institute Main earn a median of about $53,693 a year early in their careers.
Drexel University earned the #7 position for graphic communications graduate earnings this year. Set in the city of Philadelphia, Drexel University is a private not-for-profit institution. Graphic Communications graduates of Drexel University earn a median of about $31,790 a year early in their careers.
School Of Visual Arts ranked #8 on our 2026 list of the highest-paying graphic communications schools. School Of Visual Arts is a private for-profit school located in the city of New York. After graduating, graphic communications degree recipients from School Of Visual Arts typically earn about $35,236 annually.
Suny College Of Technology At Alfred earned the #9 position for graphic communications graduate earnings this year. Suny College Of Technology At Alfred is a public school located in the rural area of Alfred. Graphic Communications graduates of Suny College Of Technology At Alfred earn a median of about $36,674 a year early in their careers.
Morgan State University ranked #10 on our 2026 list of the highest-paying graphic communications schools. Located in the city of Baltimore, Morgan State University is a public institution. After graduating, graphic communications degree recipients from Morgan State University typically earn about $24,843 annually.
Orange County Community College came in at #11 for graphic communications graduate earnings this year. Located in the suburb of Middletown, Orange County Community College is a public institution. After graduating, graphic communications degree recipients from Orange County Community College typically earn about $25,954 annually.
Cuny Borough Of Manhattan Community College ranked #12 on our 2026 list of the highest-paying graphic communications schools. Set in the city of New York, Cuny Borough Of Manhattan Community College is a public institution. After graduating, graphic communications degree recipients from Cuny Borough Of Manhattan Community College typically earn about $23,319 annually.
Cuny Hostos Community College came in at #13 for graphic communications graduate earnings this year. Located in the city of Bronx, Cuny Hostos Community College is a public institution. Early-career graphic communications graduates from Cuny Hostos Community College make a median of around $10,309 per year.
Fashion Institute Of Technology ranked #14 on our 2026 list of the highest-paying graphic communications schools. Fashion Institute Of Technology is a public school located in the city of New York. Students who complete the graphic communications program here go on to a median salary of roughly $12,261.
This list is compiled by College Factual, 2026 edition. Schools are ranked on the median early-career earnings of their graphic communications graduates, drawn primarily from the U.S. Department of Education (College Scorecard field-of-study earnings and IPEDS).
Ranking method: College Major Earnings · 14 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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