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Certificate (under 1 year)-4% vs national median46 grads tracked

Graphic Communications at Eastfield College

Ranked 6th of 10 certificate (under 1 year) programs in Graphic Communications by 5-year earnings.

Median · 1 year out
$28,338
middle 50%: $20,957 – $35,986
Median · 5 years out
$43,047
middle 50%: $28,007 – $61,332
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 Eastfield College's certificate (under 1 year) program in Graphic Communications earn a median $28,338 one year after graduating, rising to $43,047 by year five. Five years out, earnings run 4% below the national median of $44,849 for this field, ranking 6th 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
10.8 yrs
≈ $12,747 total interest

Same major at other universities

Aims Community College
$49,855 · 5 yrs out
Houston Community College
$49,855 · 5 yrs out
Moraine Valley Community College
$48,487 · 5 yrs out
Pikes Peak State College
$45,075 · 5 yrs out
Northwest Vista College
$44,849 · 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
Lewis and Clark Community College
$34,421 · 5 yrs out

Other majors at Eastfield College

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$80,205 · 5 yrs out
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$78,738 · 5 yrs out
Computer Programming (Associate)
$77,631 · 5 yrs out
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$73,832 · 5 yrs out
Engineering/Engineering-Related Technologies/Technicians (Certificate)
$73,712 · 5 yrs out
Engineering/Engineering-Related Technologies/Technicians (Associate)
$68,310 · 5 yrs out
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$67,174 · 5 yrs out
Computer and Information Sciences and Support Services (Associate)
$66,831 · 5 yrs out
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$65,353 · 5 yrs out
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$65,240 · 5 yrs out
Business Administration, Management and Operations (Certificate)
$63,485 · 5 yrs out
Data Processing (Associate)
$63,346 · 5 yrs out

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