by our College Data Analytics TeamHere, you'll find out more about the major, including such details as the number of graduates, what degree levels are offered, ethnicity of students, average salaries, and more. We've also included details on how GMU ranks compared to other colleges offering a major in graphic communication.
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The bachelor's program at GMU was ranked #17 on College Factual's Best Schools for graphic communication list. It is also ranked #1 in Virginia.
| Ranking Type | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Graphic Communications Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 12 |
| Best Graphic Communications Schools | 17 |
During the 2021-2022 academic year, George Mason University handed out 53 bachelor's degrees in graphic communications. This is a decrease of 45% over the previous year when 96 degrees were handed out.
In 2022, 1 students received their master’s degree in graphic communication from GMU. This makes it the #16 most popular school for graphic communication master’s degree candidates in the country.
The median salary of graphic communication students who receive their bachelor's degree at GMU is $29,192. 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.
While getting their bachelor's degree at GMU, graphic communication students borrow a median amount of $53,604 in student loans. This is higher than the the typical median of $47,741 for all graphic communication majors across the country.
The typical student loan payment of a bachelor's degree student from the graphic communication program at GMU is $573 per month.
Out-of-state part-time undergraduates at GMU paid an average of $1,427 per credit hour in 2022-2023. The average for in-state students was $420 per credit hour. The average full-time tuition and fees for undergraduates are shown in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $10,095 | $34,259 |
| Fees | $3,720 | $3,720 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,278 | $1,278 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $15,151 | $15,151 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $3,504 | $3,504 |
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Of the 53 students who earned a bachelor's degree in Graphic Communications from GMU in 2021-2022, 72% were men and 28% were women.
The majority of bachelor's degree recipients in this major at GMU are white. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 60% of students fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from George Mason University with a bachelor's in graphic communication.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 3 |
| Black or African American | 7 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 4 |
| White | 32 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 2 |
| Other Races | 5 |
Online degrees for the GMU graphic communication bachelor’s degree program are not available at this time. To see if the school offers distance learning options in other areas, visit the GMU Online Learning page.
All of the 1 students who graduated with a Master’s in graphic communication from GMU in 2022 were women.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 100% of 2022 graduates were in this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from George Mason University with a master's in graphic communication.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 1 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 0 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the graphic communication majors at George Mason University.
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