Bachelor's+11% vs national median226 grads tracked
Graphic Communications at George Mason University
Ranked 6th of 22 bachelor's programs in Graphic Communications by 5-year earnings.
Median · 1 year out
$33,666
middle 50%: $24,030 – $50,265
Median · 5 years out
$59,105
middle 50%: $42,371 – $85,364
Median · 10 years out
n/a
not enough graduates to report
Salary trajectory
Median earnings vs the national median for Graphic Communications (bachelor's) graduates.
This program (median)National median, same major & degreeMiddle 50% of graduates
Graphic Communications graduates earn a median $33,666 in their first year. This increases to $59,105 after five years.
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
7.8 yrs
≈ $9,159 total interest
Same major at other universities
University of Northwestern- St Paul
$72,204 · 5 yrs out
University of Minnesota Duluth
$67,570 · 5 yrs out
Texas A&M University - Commerce
$63,874 · 5 yrs out
University of Wisconsin - Stout
$61,393 · 5 yrs out
Illinois State University
$59,498 · 5 yrs out
Fashion Institute of Technology
$58,114 · 5 yrs out
Arizona State University
$56,620 · 5 yrs out
University of Central Missouri
$55,389 · 5 yrs out
West Virginia University - Institute of Technology
$53,243 · 5 yrs out
Bowling Green State University
$53,186 · 5 yrs out
Georgia Southern University
$52,821 · 5 yrs out
University of Northern Iowa
$50,368 · 5 yrs out
Other majors at George Mason University
Computer and Information Sciences and Support Services (Doctorate)
$183,592 · 5 yrs out
Engineering (Doctorate)
$158,478 · 5 yrs out
Business, Management, Marketing, and Related Support Services (Master's)
$148,304 · 5 yrs out
Computer and Information Sciences and Support Services (Master's)
$137,848 · 5 yrs out
Engineering (Master's)
$137,668 · 5 yrs out
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$134,767 · 5 yrs out
Law (Doctorate)
$134,767 · 5 yrs out
Public Administration and Social Service Professions (Doctorate)
$130,148 · 5 yrs out
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$127,509 · 5 yrs out
Health Professions and Related Programs (Doctorate)
$126,951 · 5 yrs out
Natural Resources and Conservation (Doctorate)
$122,445 · 5 yrs out
Communication, Journalism, and Related Programs (Master's)
$121,298 · 5 yrs out