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Certificate (1-2 years)0% vs national median193 grads tracked

Graphic Communications at Columbus State Community College

Ranked 5th of 9 certificate (1-2 years) programs in Graphic Communications by 5-year earnings.

Median · 1 year out
$32,657
middle 50%: $24,266 – $43,369
Median · 5 years out
$42,523
middle 50%: $30,575 – $56,550
Median · 10 years out
$43,948
middle 50%: $35,528 – $59,848

Salary trajectory

Median earnings vs the national median for Graphic Communications (certificate (1-2 years)) graduates.

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

Graduates of Columbus State Community College's certificate (1-2 years) program in Graphic Communications earn a median $32,657 one year after graduating, rising to $43,948 by year ten. Five years out, earnings run 0% above the national median of $42,523 for this field, ranking 5th of 9 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
10.3 yrs
≈ $11,957 total interest

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