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Certificate (under 1 year)+8% vs national median67 grads tracked

Graphic Communications at Moraine Valley Community College

Ranked 3rd of 10 certificate (under 1 year) programs in Graphic Communications by 5-year earnings.

Median · 1 year out
$33,505
middle 50%: $24,204 – $50,636
Median · 5 years out
$48,487
middle 50%: $28,969 – $62,075
Median · 10 years out
$59,105
middle 50%: $32,272 – $75,586

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 Moraine Valley Community College's certificate (under 1 year) program in Graphic Communications earn a median $33,505 one year after graduating, rising to $59,105 by year ten. Five years out, earnings run 8% above the national median of $44,849 for this field, ranking 3rd 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
8.8 yrs
≈ $10,402 total interest

Same major at other universities

Aims Community College
$49,855 · 5 yrs out
Houston Community College
$49,855 · 5 yrs out
Pikes Peak State College
$45,075 · 5 yrs out
Northwest Vista College
$44,849 · 5 yrs out
Eastfield College
$43,047 · 5 yrs out
Central Texas College District
$42,371 · 5 yrs out
Columbus State Community College
$41,424 · 5 yrs out
Lake Land College
$36,674 · 5 yrs out

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