Graphic Communications bachelor's degree programs in California
Compare 9 reporting programs using the same federal field and bachelor's degree credential definition. Earnings are observed four years after completion.
Highest reported earnings in California
Each bar uses the same field, credential, state and earnings year.
1California Polytechnic State University-San Luis ObispoSan Luis Obispo · $17,961 federal debt$79,4322Loyola Marymount UniversityLos Angeles · Debt not reported$76,5223University of California, Santa CruzSanta Cruz · $20,714 federal debt$58,1634California Baptist UniversityRiverside · Debt not reported$51,8345Academy of Art UniversitySan Francisco · $36,717 federal debt$50,8336University of Silicon ValleySan Jose · $31,000 federal debt$49,9687Laguna College of Art and DesignLaguna Beach · $27,000 federal debt$38,8508Los Angeles Film SchoolHollywood · $33,250 federal debt$34,1389California College of the ArtsSan Francisco · $27,000 federal debt$31,068
CAREER CONTEXT IN CA
What related occupations pay in California
These are common occupational matches for this field, ranked by the strength of the federal education-to-occupation match.
51-5111Prepress Technicians and Workers
- State median wage
- $53,860
- Middle 50% wage range
- $46,650–$61,780
- State employment
- 2,020
- Projected growth
- -15.3%
- Annual openings
- 2,100
51-5112Printing Press Operators
- State median wage
- $46,110
- Middle 50% wage range
- $38,530–$54,870
- State employment
- 12,320
- Projected growth
- -8.7%
- Annual openings
- 12,100
43-9031Desktop Publishers
- State median wage
- $71,930
- Middle 50% wage range
- $51,620–$94,710
- State employment
- 320
- Projected growth
- -14.5%
- Annual openings
- 300
27-1014Special Effects Artists and Animators
- State median wage
- $130,540
- Middle 50% wage range
- $99,280–$164,800
- State employment
- 7,410
- Projected growth
- -0.3%
- Annual openings
- 4,200
43-9021Data Entry Keyers
- State median wage
- $47,010
- Middle 50% wage range
- $41,850–$54,510
- State employment
- 14,520
- Projected growth
- -25.5%
- Annual openings
- 7,700
51-9194Etchers and Engravers
- State median wage
- $46,480
- Middle 50% wage range
- $41,260–$59,140
- State employment
- 1,040
- Projected growth
- -0.7%
- Annual openings
- 800
Career wages and employment are BLS estimates for everyone working in each occupation in California; they are not earnings or placement rates for graduates of these programs. Wage ranges show the distribution across workers, not an entry-to-experienced career path. Growth and annual openings are national 2025–35 projections. BLS reports openings in thousands; DegreeVerdict displays the corresponding job count. These figures provide labor-market context and are not used in DegreeVerdict payoff or ROI calculations.
ALL REPORTING PROGRAMS
Compare every available outcome
Sorted by observed year-4 earnings. Open a row for its exact college-and-degree profile.
| # | College | City | Median year-4 earnings | Median federal debt |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | California Polytechnic State University-San Luis Obispo | San Luis Obispo | $79,432 | $17,961 |
| 2 | Loyola Marymount University | Los Angeles | $76,522 | Not available |
| 3 | University of California, Santa Cruz | Santa Cruz | $58,163 | $20,714 |
| 4 | California Baptist University | Riverside | $51,834 | Not available |
| 5 | Academy of Art University | San Francisco | $50,833 | $36,717 |
| 6 | University of Silicon Valley | San Jose | $49,968 | $31,000 |
| 7 | Laguna College of Art and Design | Laguna Beach | $38,850 | $27,000 |
| 8 | Los Angeles Film School | Hollywood | $34,138 | $33,250 |
| 9 | California College of the Arts | San Francisco | $31,068 | $27,000 |
This is an observed-outcomes comparison, not a universal quality ranking. Missing and privacy-suppressed programs are excluded.
A quick read on Graphic Communications in California
What do Graphic Communications bachelor's degree graduates earn in California?
Across 9 reporting programs, the median observed earnings figure is $50,833 four years after completion.
How much federal debt is reported for these programs?
The median is $27,000 among the 7 programs reporting federal debt.
Which California colleges report the highest earnings for this degree?
The table compares the same federal field, credential and earnings year. California Polytechnic State University-San Luis Obispo has the highest reported figure among the programs shown.