Graphic Communications at Houston Community College
Ranked 2nd of 10 certificate (under 1 year) programs in Graphic Communications by 5-year earnings.
Salary trajectory
Median earnings vs the national median for Graphic Communications (certificate (under 1 year)) graduates.
Graduates of Houston Community College's certificate (under 1 year) program in Graphic Communications earn a median $28,327 one year after graduating, rising to $65,194 by year ten. Five years out, earnings run 11% above the national median of $44,849 for this field, ranking 2nd 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.
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