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Certificate (under 1 year)-8% vs national median181 grads tracked

Graphic Communications at Columbus State Community College

Ranked 8th of 10 certificate (under 1 year) programs in Graphic Communications by 5-year earnings.

Median · 1 year out
$33,449
middle 50%: $22,094 – $44,542
Median · 5 years out
$41,424
middle 50%: $27,814 – $48,487
Median · 10 years out
n/a
not enough graduates to report

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 Columbus State Community College's certificate (under 1 year) program in Graphic Communications earn a median $33,449 one year after graduating, rising to $41,424 by year five. Five years out, earnings run 8% below the national median of $44,849 for this field, ranking 8th 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
10.7 yrs
≈ $12,160 total interest

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