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Graphic Communications bachelor's degree programs in New York

Compare 6 reporting programs using the same federal field and bachelor's degree credential definition. Earnings are observed four years after completion.

6Programs reporting earnings
$35,482Median year-4 earnings
$27,000Median federal debt
4Programs reporting debt
OUTCOME SPREAD

Highest reported earnings in New York

Each bar uses the same field, credential, state and earnings year.

1Rochester Institute of TechnologyRochester · $27,000 federal debt$55,1222SUNY College of Agriculture and Technology at CobleskillCobleskill · Debt not reported$44,6613SUNY College of Technology at AlfredAlfred · $27,000 federal debt$35,5214Villa Maria CollegeBuffalo · Debt not reported$35,4825Pratt Institute-MainBrooklyn · $26,724 federal debt$35,1006School of Visual ArtsNew York · $27,000 federal debt$30,125
CAREER CONTEXT IN NY

What related occupations pay in New York

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
$52,420
Middle 50% wage range
$42,470–$58,450
State employment
1,110
Projected growth
-15.3%
Annual openings
2,100
10th–90th percentile: $37,310–$71,270
51-5112Printing Press Operators
State median wage
$47,860
Middle 50% wage range
$38,970–$58,630
State employment
6,700
Projected growth
-8.7%
Annual openings
12,100
10th–90th percentile: $34,910–$69,880
43-9031Desktop Publishers
State median wage
$56,660
Middle 50% wage range
$46,290–$80,500
State employment
350
Projected growth
-14.5%
Annual openings
300
10th–90th percentile: $34,320–$108,860
27-1014Special Effects Artists and Animators
State median wage
$96,770
Middle 50% wage range
$76,420–$136,840
State employment
1,540
Projected growth
-0.3%
Annual openings
4,200
10th–90th percentile: $60,190–$176,190
51-9194Etchers and Engravers
State median wage
$51,540
Middle 50% wage range
$37,740–$60,520
State employment
520
Projected growth
-0.7%
Annual openings
800
10th–90th percentile: $37,720–$60,520
43-9021Data Entry Keyers
State median wage
$44,860
Middle 50% wage range
$37,890–$51,460
State employment
9,470
Projected growth
-25.5%
Annual openings
7,700
10th–90th percentile: $34,130–$61,200

Career wages and employment are BLS estimates for everyone working in each occupation in New York; 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.

#CollegeCityMedian year-4 earningsMedian federal debt
1Rochester Institute of TechnologyRochester$55,122$27,000
2SUNY College of Agriculture and Technology at CobleskillCobleskill$44,661Not available
3SUNY College of Technology at AlfredAlfred$35,521$27,000
4Villa Maria CollegeBuffalo$35,482Not available
5Pratt Institute-MainBrooklyn$35,100$26,724
6School of Visual ArtsNew York$30,125$27,000

This is an observed-outcomes comparison, not a universal quality ranking. Missing and privacy-suppressed programs are excluded.

QUESTIONS ANSWERED

A quick read on Graphic Communications in New York

What do Graphic Communications bachelor's degree graduates earn in New York?

Across 6 reporting programs, the median observed earnings figure is $35,482 four years after completion.

How much federal debt is reported for these programs?

The median is $27,000 among the 4 programs reporting federal debt.

Which New York colleges report the highest earnings for this degree?

The table compares the same federal field, credential and earnings year. Rochester Institute of Technology has the highest reported figure among the programs shown.