Virginia · Graphic Communications

Best institutions to study Graphic Communications in Virginia

The Graphic Communications program focuses on the principles and practices of graphic design and visual communication. It is designed for individuals interested in transforming ideas and messages into visual formats, whether through print…

Institutions
5
offering CIP 10.03
States offered
9
with a program page
Degrees / yr
126
IPEDS completions 2024–25
Median grad earnings
$16,280
1 year after graduation
With earnings data
2
College Scorecard
Median net price
$22,057
IPEDS 2024–25
Avg graduation rate
54%
IPEDS 2024–25
State pay · Printing Press Operators
$45,650
BLS OEWS May 2025

Top 2 institutions, ranked by graduate earnings

Earnings = median 1 year after graduation (College Scorecard).

#InstitutionGrad earnings (1 yr)CompletionsGrad rateNet priceMedian debt
1George Mason University
Fairfax Public · Bachelor's degree
$29,1927968%$23,000
2Regent University
Virginia Beach Private not-for-profit · Bachelor's degree
$16,2802957%$18,677$26,000

Career outlook

What this program leads to: Printing Press Operators (SOC 51-5112).

Projected growth (2024–2034)
-8.1%
Decline
Openings / yr (US)
~13,700
BLS Employment Projections
US median wage
$45,160
typically High school diploma or equivalent

Top skills

MonitoringActive ListeningSpeakingReading ComprehensionCritical ThinkingActive Learning

What Printing Press Operators earn in Virginia

Jobs in Virginia
3,210
BLS OEWS May 2025
State average pay
$45,650
median $44,020
Best-paying metro
$56,800
Staunton-Stuarts Draft, VA

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Common questions

Answers for students comparing Graphic Communications programs in Virginia.

Which Graphic Communications program in Virginia has the highest-earning graduates?+

By median earnings one year after graduation (College Scorecard), George Mason University tops the list at $29,192. Compare it against completions, graduation rate, cost, and debt in the ranked table above.

How much do Printing Press Operators earn in Virginia?+

The average annual wage for Printing Press Operators in Virginia is $45,650 (median $44,020), across about 3,210 jobs. Source: BLS OEWS, May 2025.

What is the focus of the Graphic Communications program?+

The Graphic Communications program focuses on the principles and practices of graphic design and visual communication. It is designed for individuals interested in transforming ideas and messages into visual formats, whether through print…

What skills will I develop in this program?+

You will develop monitoring, active listening, speaking, reading comprehension, and related professional skills.

What is the job outlook for Printing Press Operators?+

The national job outlook is about -8.1% growth with around 13,700 annual openings (BLS Employment Projections 2024–2034).

What is the typical education requirement?+

A High school diploma or equivalent is the typical entry-level education for this field (BLS).

About the data on this page

Every figure comes from an official federal or public source. Here is each one and the release it is currently on.

IPEDSFall 2025–26 release, published July 28, 2026
Enrollment, completions, graduation rates, tuition, financial aid, staffing, and finance for every U.S. institution in federal student aid programs.
College ScorecardJune 10, 2026 release (merged 2025–26 files)
Institution and field-of-study costs, graduate earnings, debt, completion, and admissions outcomes compiled from federal aid records, tax data, and IPEDS.
PSEO graduate earnings2019–21 graduation cohorts (release V4.13.0)
Earnings and employment outcomes of graduates by institution, degree level, and field of study, measured from state wage records.
BLS wages & outlookOEWS May 2025 release
Occupational employment and wage estimates plus 10-year job outlook, used to connect programs to real-world earnings.
FVT/GE program performanceProvisional preview, May 18, 2026 release
Program-level debt-to-earnings and earnings-premium measures behind the FVT/GE and STATS accountability frameworks.

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