by our College Data Analytics TeamWe've gathered data and other essential information about the program, such as the average salary of graduates, ethnicity of students, how many students graduated in recent times, and more. We've also included details on how Cal Poly San Luis Obispo ranks compared to other colleges offering a major in graphic communication.
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The bachelor's program at Cal Poly San Luis Obispo was ranked #1 on College Factual's Best Schools for graphic communication list. It is also ranked #1 in California.
| Ranking Type | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Graphic Communications Schools | 1 |
| Best Graphic Communications Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 1 |
During the 2021-2022 academic year, California Polytechnic State University - San Luis Obispo handed out 83 bachelor's degrees in graphic communications. This is a decrease of 12% over the previous year when 94 degrees were handed out.
Graphic Communication majors who earn their bachelor's degree from Cal Poly San Luis Obispo go on to jobs where they make a median salary of $49,029 a year. This is great news for graduates of the program, since this figure is higher than the national average of $25,330 for all graphic communication bachelor's degree recipients.
The typical student loan payment of a bachelor's degree student from the graphic communication program at Cal Poly San Luis Obispo is $454 per month.
The following table shows the average full-time tuition and fees for undergraduates.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $5,742 | $17,622 |
| Fees | $5,333 | $13,373 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,089 | $1,089 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $17,220 | $17,220 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $2,937 | $2,937 |
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During the 2021-2022 academic year, 83 graphic communication majors earned their bachelor's degree from Cal Poly San Luis Obispo. Of these graduates, 24% were men and 76% were women.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from California Polytechnic State University - San Luis Obispo with a bachelor's in graphic communication.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 29 |
| Black or African American | 1 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 9 |
| White | 32 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 12 |
Cal Poly San Luis Obispo does not offer an online option for its graphic communication bachelor’s degree program at this time. To see if the school offers distance learning options in other areas, visit the Cal Poly San Luis Obispo Online Learning page.
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the graphic communication majors at California Polytechnic State University - San Luis Obispo.
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