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Certificate (under 1 year)-23% vs national median59 grads tracked

Graphic Communications at Lewis and Clark Community College

Ranked 10th of 10 certificate (under 1 year) programs in Graphic Communications by 5-year earnings.

Median · 1 year out
$25,256
middle 50%: $18,676 – $42,596
Median · 5 years out
$34,421
middle 50%: $23,455 – $43,722
Median · 10 years out
$50,767
middle 50%: $35,528 – $82,614

Salary trajectory

Median earnings vs the national median for Graphic Communications (certificate (under 1 year)) graduates.

This program (median)National median, same major & degreeMiddle 50% of graduates

Graduates of Lewis and Clark Community College's certificate (under 1 year) program in Graphic Communications earn a median $25,256 one year after graduating, rising to $50,767 by year ten. Five years out, earnings run 23% below the national median of $44,849 for this field, ranking 10th of 10 reporting programs.

Source: U.S. Census Bureau PSEO, release V4.13.0 2025Q4. Earnings are for graduates working in covered states; figures are medians in nominal dollars.

Will the degree pay for itself?

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Assumes a 6.5% APR loan and this program's median salary trajectory (interpolated between years 1, 5 and 10).

Paid off in
11.6 yrs
≈ $14,883 total interest

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