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. In addition, we cover how LCAD ranks in comparison to other schools with graphic communication programs.
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The bachelor's program at LCAD was ranked #40 on College Factual's Best Schools for graphic communication list. It is also ranked #6 in California.
| Ranking Type | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Graphic Communications Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 27 |
| Best Graphic Communications Schools | 40 |
During the 2021-2022 academic year, Laguna College of Art and Design handed out 29 bachelor's degrees in graphic communications. This is an increase of 16% over the previous year when 25 degrees were handed out.
Graphic Communication majors who earn their bachelor's degree from LCAD go on to jobs where they make a median salary of $17,941 a year. Unfortunately, this is lower than the national average of $25,330 for all graphic communication students.
While getting their bachelor's degree at LCAD, graphic communication students borrow a median amount of $78,912 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 LCAD is $940 per month.
In 2022-2023, the average part-time undergraduate tuition at LCAD was $1,485 per credit hour for both in-state and out-of-state students. The following table shows the average full-time tuition and fees for undergraduates.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $35,650 | $35,650 |
| Books and Supplies | $2,324 | $2,324 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $18,071 | $18,071 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $3,528 | $3,528 |
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In the 2021-2022 academic year, 29 students earned a bachelor's degree in graphic communication from LCAD. About 83% of these graduates were women and the other 17% were men.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Laguna College of Art and Design with a bachelor's in graphic communication.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 4 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 8 |
| White | 11 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 3 |
| Other Races | 3 |
LCAD 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 LCAD Online Learning page.
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the graphic communication majors at Laguna College of Art and Design.