Best Graphic Communications Degrees in the US by ROI
Top colleges ranked by estimated 20-year net return on investment across all active states. Data from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
Programs Analyzed
4
Colleges with salary data
Average 20-Yr Net ROI
-$43,682
Across all programs
Average Annual Cost
$62,216
Cost of attendance
| # | College | State | 20-Yr Net ROI | Median Salary | Annual Cost | Avg Debt | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Southern Methodist University
Grad rate: 82.8% |
TX | +$150,396 | $57,773 | $82,532 | N/A | Full ROI → |
| 2 |
Academy of Art University
Grad rate: 42.4% |
CA | -$88,710 | $42,284 | $47,195 | N/A | Full ROI → |
| 3 |
Savannah College of Art and Design
Grad rate: 71.5% |
GA | -$116,240 | $42,155 | $59,670 | N/A | Full ROI → |
| 4 |
DePaul University
Grad rate: 69.7% |
IL | -$120,174 | $41,938 | $59,467 | N/A | Full ROI → |
How ROI is calculated
20-Year Net ROI = Gross Earnings (salary × 20) − Total Degree Cost − Debt Payoff (×1.35) − Baseline Opportunity Cost ($42,000 × 20). Data from the U.S. College Scorecard.
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