by our College Data Analytics TeamBelow are the key facts about the program, including rankings, popularity, diversity, and earnings. Also, learn how LCAD stacks up against peers offering graphic communications.
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LCAD is a solid choice among schools offering graphic communications. More specifically it was ranked #87 out of 170 schools by College Factual. It is also ranked #22 in California.
For the most recent IPEDS reporting year, Laguna College of Art and Design conferred 46 bachelor’s degrees in graphic communications.
Graphic Communications students who finish a bachelor’s at LCAD report a median salary of $46,570 a year. This is above $46,570, the median for all majors at LCAD.
Earning a bachelor’s degree at LCAD, graphic communications students accumulate a median of $27,000 in student loans. This is below $27,208, the typical median for all majors at LCAD.
Average full-time tuition and fees are listed in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $33,600 | $37,500 |
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For the most recent academic year available, 24% of graphic communications bachelor’s degrees went to men and 76% went to women.
The majority of graphic communications bachelor’s degree graduates at LCAD are White. Roughly 57% of graduates fell into this category.
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 communications.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 2 |
| Black or African American | 2 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 9 |
| White | 26 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 4 |
| Other Races | 3 |
Here are the demographics of the graphic communications majors at Laguna College of Art and Design.
This graphic communications program at LCAD offers the following related majors:
| Concentration | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Animation, Interactive Technology, Video Graphics, and Special Effects | 46 |
LCAD granted 46 degrees in animation, interactive technology, video graphics, and special effects in the most recent reporting year — 76% to women and 24% to men. The largest share of these graduates were White (57%).
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