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Graphic Communications at University of Maryland Global Campus

Adelphi, MD · Public · Bachelor's Degree

DegreeOutlook Score (Base Case) — assumes in-state tuition

Optimistic

Base Case

Pessimistic

Earnings $46,581/yr (63% vs median)

AI Risk High (49% exposed)

Job Market Large (32,300 openings/yr)

ROI 19.5x earnings multiple (12.7x out-of-state)

Ranked #2 of 54 Graphic Communications programs Top 5%

How AI Changes the Outlook

Three scenarios based on how aggressively AI disrupts the career paths available to Graphic Communications graduates.

	Optimistic No Disruption	Base Case Gradual AI	Pessimistic Aggressive AI
10-Year Earnings	$644K	$625K	$553K
Earnings Multiple (In-State)	20.2x	19.5x	17.3x
Earnings Multiple (Out-of-State)	13.1x	12.7x	11.2x
Probability of Field Employment	47%	41%	29%
DegreeOutlook Score	58	57	49

10-Year Earnings Projection

*Year 1 uses actual reported earnings. Scenarios diverge as AI impact compounds over time.

4-Year Tuition, In-State (Sticker)

$31,968

Out-of-state: $49,344 (12.7x ROI)

4-Year Net Price (After Aid)

$58,056

-82% less than sticker · See by income

Median Debt at Graduation

$22,971

5.9 months of Year 1 earnings

Reported Earnings (5 Year)

$73,041

57% growth from Year 1

Program Analysis

First-year earnings of $46,581 put University of Maryland Global Campus's Graphic Communications program 63% above the national median of $28,601 — one of the higher-earning programs in this field.

The 19.5x earnings multiple means ten-year projected earnings exceed tuition cost by an order of magnitude. By pure financial math, this is a standout.

AI risk is moderate — 49% task exposure — and the 14% scenario spread suggests disruption would dent but not destroy the earnings outlook.

With first-year pay of $46,581 far exceeding the $22,971 median debt, the payback timeline is measured in months, not years.

Ranked #2 out of 54 programs, University of Maryland Global Campus's Graphic Communications program lands in the top 5% — a strong signal of graduate success.

Earnings growth from $46,581 to $73,041 over five years (57% increase) indicates that graduates in this field see meaningful salary progression.

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Top Career Paths

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Prepress technicians and workers $47,300/yr

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Frequently Asked Questions

How does University of Maryland Global Campus's Graphic Communications program score?

This program scores 57/100, reflecting respectable but not exceptional financial outcomes for Graphic Communications graduates.

How vulnerable is Graphic Communications to AI automation?

AI won't 'replace' Graphic Communications careers outright, but it is likely to reduce the number of job openings. We model 49% task exposure, which compresses field employment probability in our scenarios.

Why does University of Maryland Global Campus rank so high for Graphic Communications?

The #2 ranking out of 54 programs is driven by strong financial outcomes — graduates earn well, debt is manageable relative to income, and the job market supports the field.

Scores use College Scorecard earnings, BLS employment projections, and AI task-exposure research. See full methodology →