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Bachelor's0% vs national median37 grads tracked

Graphic Communications at West Virginia University - Institute of Technology

Ranked 10th of 22 bachelor's programs in Graphic Communications by 5-year earnings.

Median · 1 year out
$29,458
middle 50%: $21,336 – $38,279
Median · 5 years out
$53,243
middle 50%: $40,793 – $74,729
Median · 10 years out
$51,929
middle 50%: $39,104 – $74,986

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

Graduates of West Virginia University - Institute of Technology's bachelor's program in Graphic Communications earn a median $29,458 one year after graduating, rising to $51,929 by year ten. Five years out, earnings run 0% above the national median of $53,186 for this field, ranking 10th of 22 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
8.8 yrs
≈ $10,488 total interest

Same major at other universities

University of Wisconsin - Stout
$61,393 · 5 yrs out
Illinois State University
$59,498 · 5 yrs out
George Mason University
$59,105 · 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
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
Minneapolis College of Art & Design
$49,979 · 5 yrs out
Western Illinois University
$49,438 · 5 yrs out
Sam Houston State University
$48,984 · 5 yrs out

Other majors at West Virginia University - Institute of Technology

Chemical Engineering (Bachelor's)
$101,115 · 5 yrs out
Electrical, Electronics, and Communications Engineering (Bachelor's)
$98,892 · 5 yrs out
Mechanical Engineering (Bachelor's)
$94,789 · 5 yrs out
Engineering (Bachelor's)
$91,034 · 5 yrs out
Engineering, Other (Bachelor's)
$86,367 · 5 yrs out
Computer and Information Sciences, General (Bachelor's)
$83,978 · 5 yrs out
Computer Engineering (Bachelor's)
$82,803 · 5 yrs out
Engineering/Engineering-Related Technologies/Technicians (Bachelor's)
$82,048 · 5 yrs out
Engineering Technologies/Technicians, General (Bachelor's)
$81,671 · 5 yrs out
Computer and Information Sciences and Support Services (Bachelor's)
$80,472 · 5 yrs out
Civil Engineering (Bachelor's)
$79,032 · 5 yrs out
Engineering/Engineering-Related Technologies/Technicians (Associate)
$74,515 · 5 yrs out

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