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.
College Factual analyzed 10 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.
Our analysis ranked Southeast Technical Institute the top school for graphic communications graduate earnings in the The Plains States Region. Set in the city of Sioux Falls, Southeast Technical Institute is a public institution. Graphic Communications graduates of Southeast Technical Institute earn a median of about $40,587 a year early in their careers.
A rank of #2 makes Western Iowa Tech Community College one of the highest-paying schools for graphic communications. Set in the city of Sioux City, Western Iowa Tech Community College is a public institution. Early-career graphic communications graduates from Western Iowa Tech Community College make a median of around $36,284 per year.
Des Moines Area Community College produces some of the highest-paid graduates in graphic communications, landing the #3 spot this year. Set in the suburb of Ankeny, Des Moines Area Community College is a public institution. Graphic Communications graduates of Des Moines Area Community College earn a median of about $41,575 a year early in their careers.
A rank of #4 makes University Of Northern Iowa one of the highest-paying schools for graphic communications. University Of Northern Iowa is a public school located in the city of Cedar Falls. Students who complete the graphic communications program here go on to a median salary of roughly $49,336.
University Of Minnesota Duluth produces some of the highest-paid graduates in graphic communications, landing the #5 spot this year. Located in the city of Duluth, University Of Minnesota Duluth is a public institution. After graduating, graphic communications degree recipients from University Of Minnesota Duluth typically earn about $36,557 annually.
Pittsburg State University came in at #6 for graphic communications graduate earnings this year. Set in the town of Pittsburg, Pittsburg State University is a public institution. After graduating, graphic communications degree recipients from Pittsburg State University typically earn about $43,447 annually.
Ozarks Technical Community College landed the #7 spot for graphic communications salaries this year. Set in the city of Springfield, Ozarks Technical Community College is a public institution. Students who complete the graphic communications program here go on to a median salary of roughly $25,483.
Minneapolis College Of Art And Design placed #8 among the highest-paying schools for graphic communications. Set in the city of Minneapolis, Minneapolis College Of Art And Design is a private not-for-profit institution. Graphic Communications graduates of Minneapolis College Of Art And Design earn a median of about $41,878 a year early in their careers.
Kansas City Art Institute placed #9 among the highest-paying schools for graphic communications. Located in the city of Kansas City, Kansas City Art Institute is a private not-for-profit institution. After graduating, graphic communications degree recipients from Kansas City Art Institute typically earn about $38,437 annually.
Webster University landed the #10 spot for graphic communications salaries this year. Set in the suburb of Saint Louis, Webster University is a private not-for-profit institution. After graduating, graphic communications degree recipients from Webster University typically earn about $30,759 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 · 10 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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