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Associate-14% vs national median106 grads tracked

Graphic Communications at Central Maine Community College

Ranked 40th of 51 associate programs in Graphic Communications by 5-year earnings.

Median · 1 year out
$28,549
middle 50%: $22,983 – $36,124
Median · 5 years out
$35,666
middle 50%: $25,829 – $43,916
Median · 10 years out
$48,487
middle 50%: $31,905 – $70,012

Salary trajectory

Median earnings vs the national median for Graphic Communications (associate) graduates.

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

Graduates of Central Maine Community College's associate program in Graphic Communications earn a median $28,549 one year after graduating, rising to $48,487 by year ten. Five years out, earnings run 14% below the national median of $41,635 for this field, ranking 40th of 51 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
11.3 yrs
≈ $14,026 total interest

Same major at other universities

Richland College
$39,425 · 5 yrs out
Iowa Central Community College
$38,771 · 5 yrs out
Orange County Community College
$38,202 · 5 yrs out
Western Iowa Tech Community College
$37,711 · 5 yrs out
Hostos Community College of the City University of New York
$36,903 · 5 yrs out
Rock Valley College
$36,491 · 5 yrs out
Pueblo Community College
$34,840 · 5 yrs out
Lane Community College
$34,002 · 5 yrs out
Leeward Community College
$33,372 · 5 yrs out
Moberly Area Community College
$33,005 · 5 yrs out
Lake Land College
$33,005 · 5 yrs out
Owens Community College
$32,883 · 5 yrs out

Other majors at Central Maine Community College

Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing (Associate)
$70,155 · 5 yrs out
Business Administration, Management and Operations (Certificate)
$69,154 · 5 yrs out
Precision Production (Associate)
$65,122 · 5 yrs out
Precision Metal Working (Associate)
$65,122 · 5 yrs out
Business, Management, Marketing, and Related Support Services (Certificate)
$63,874 · 5 yrs out
Engineering/Engineering-Related Technologies/Technicians (Associate)
$62,268 · 5 yrs out
Electromechanical Technologies/Technicians (Associate)
$60,672 · 5 yrs out
Civil Engineering Technologies/Technicians (Associate)
$60,590 · 5 yrs out
Practical Nursing, Vocational Nursing and Nursing Assistants (Certificate)
$60,272 · 5 yrs out
Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions (Associate)
$59,550 · 5 yrs out
Mechanic and Repair Technologies/Technicians (Associate)
$55,888 · 5 yrs out
Vehicle Maintenance and Repair Technologies/Technicians (Associate)
$53,158 · 5 yrs out

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