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Associate-3% vs national median51 grads tracked

Graphic Communications at SUNY College of Technology at Alfred

Ranked 30th of 51 associate programs in Graphic Communications by 5-year earnings.

Median · 1 year out
$19,694
middle 50%: $16,179 – $24,142
Median · 5 years out
$40,568
middle 50%: $28,520 – $56,462
Median · 10 years out
$50,676
middle 50%: $36,903 – $68,838

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 SUNY College of Technology at Alfred's associate program in Graphic Communications earn a median $19,694 one year after graduating, rising to $50,676 by year ten. Five years out, earnings run 3% below the national median of $41,635 for this field, ranking 30th 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
≈ $14,621 total interest

Same major at other universities

Southeast Technical College
$41,635 · 5 yrs out
McHenry County College
$41,544 · 5 yrs out
Virginia Western Community College
$41,424 · 5 yrs out
Hawkeye Community College
$41,244 · 5 yrs out
Erie Community College
$41,093 · 5 yrs out
Pikes Peak State College
$40,680 · 5 yrs out
Virginia Peninsula Community College
$40,550 · 5 yrs out
Des Moines Area Community College
$40,217 · 5 yrs out
Central Ohio Technical College
$39,579 · 5 yrs out
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

Other majors at SUNY College of Technology at Alfred

Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing (Bachelor's)
$88,826 · 5 yrs out
Health Professions and Related Programs (Bachelor's)
$88,299 · 5 yrs out
Electrical/Electronic Engineering Technologies/Technicians (Bachelor's)
$85,242 · 5 yrs out
Construction Management (Bachelor's)
$82,129 · 5 yrs out
Engineering (Associate)
$79,787 · 5 yrs out
Engineering, General (Associate)
$79,787 · 5 yrs out
Mechanical Engineering Related Technologies/Technicians (Bachelor's)
$79,545 · 5 yrs out
Electromechanical Technologies/Technicians (Bachelor's)
$78,843 · 5 yrs out
Computer Engineering Technologies/Technicians (Bachelor's)
$76,435 · 5 yrs out
Computer and Information Sciences and Support Services (Bachelor's)
$75,006 · 5 yrs out
Computer/Information Technology Administration and Management (Bachelor's)
$75,006 · 5 yrs out
Construction Engineering Technology/Technician (Associate)
$74,301 · 5 yrs out

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