by our College Data Analytics Team
[Graphic Communications](/majors/communications-tech-support/graphic-communications/) graduates earn very different salaries depending on where they study. A top-earning program sends graduates into careers with strong starting pay.
For its 2026 highest-paid-graduates ranking, College Factual looked at 5 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.
For graduate earnings in graphic communications, no school beat Ringling College Of Art And Design this year. Located in the city of Sarasota, Ringling College Of Art And Design is a private not-for-profit institution. After graduating, graphic communications degree recipients from Ringling College Of Art And Design typically earn about $74,421 annually.
Students chasing top earnings in graphic communications will find them at Indian River State College, which ranked #2. Indian River State College is a public school located in the suburb of Fort Pierce. Early-career graphic communications graduates from Indian River State College make a median of around $34,990 per year.
Students chasing top earnings in graphic communications will find them at Florida State College At Jacksonville, which ranked #3. Florida State College At Jacksonville is a public school located in the city of Jacksonville. Early-career graphic communications graduates from Florida State College At Jacksonville make a median of around $30,795 per year.
Lynn University came in at #4 on our 2026 list of the highest-paying graphic communications schools. Set in the city of Boca Raton, Lynn University is a private not-for-profit institution. Students who complete the graphic communications program here go on to a median salary of roughly $17,099.
A rank of #5 makes Miami Dade College one of the highest-paying schools for graphic communications. Set in the city of Miami, Miami Dade College is a public institution. After graduating, graphic communications degree recipients from Miami Dade College typically earn about $12,448 annually.
This list is compiled 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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