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. 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 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.
Leading the list is Arizona State University, our #1 for graphic communications graduate salaries in the Southwest Region. Set in the city of Tempe, Arizona State University is a public institution. Early-career graphic communications graduates from Arizona State University make a median of around $54,254 per year.
Sam Houston State University produces some of the highest-paid graduates in graphic communications, landing the #2 spot this year. Set in the town of Huntsville, Sam Houston State University is a public institution. After graduating, graphic communications degree recipients from Sam Houston State University typically earn about $38,401 annually.
New Mexico State University Dona Ana came in at #3 on our 2026 list of the highest-paying graphic communications schools. Located in the city of Las Cruces, New Mexico State University Dona Ana is a public institution. Graphic Communications graduates of New Mexico State University Dona Ana earn a median of about $25,413 a year early in their careers.
Houston Community College came in at #4 on our 2026 list of the highest-paying graphic communications schools. Houston Community College is a public school located in the city of Houston. Graphic Communications graduates of Houston Community College earn a median of about $39,213 a year early in their careers.
A rank of #5 makes New Mexico State University Main Campus one of the highest-paying schools for graphic communications. Set in the suburb of Las Cruces, New Mexico State University Main Campus is a public institution. Students who complete the graphic communications program here go on to a median salary of roughly $24,115.
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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