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Graphic Communications at Morgan State University

Baltimore, MD · Public · Bachelor's Degree

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

Optimistic

Base Case

Pessimistic

Earnings $24,843/yr (-13% vs median)

AI Risk High (49% exposed)

Job Market Large (32,300 openings/yr)

ROI 12.5x earnings multiple (5.4x out-of-state)

Ranked #25 of 54 Graphic Communications programs Top 50%

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	$395K	$407K	$401K
Earnings Multiple (In-State)	12.1x	12.5x	12.3x
Earnings Multiple (Out-of-State)	5.2x	5.4x	5.3x
Probability of Field Employment	47%	41%	29%
DegreeOutlook Score	23	23	20

10-Year Earnings Projection

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

4-Year Tuition, In-State (Sticker)

$32,472

Out-of-state: $75,200 (5.4x ROI)

4-Year Net Price (After Aid)

$60,060

-85% less than sticker · See by income

Median Debt at Graduation

$31,000

15.0 months of Year 1 earnings

Program Analysis

At $24,843/yr, Graphic Communications graduates from Morgan State University land near the $28,601 national average — neither a standout nor a red flag.

Every dollar of in-state tuition returns an estimated 12.5x in decade earnings — an exceptional ratio that places this among the highest-ROI Graphic Communications programs nationally.

Some AI exposure exists in Graphic Communications's typical career paths, with 49% of job tasks potentially affected. The pessimistic scenario still projects solid returns, with a -2% gap from the optimistic case.

Median debt of $31,000 against $24,843/yr in first-year earnings means roughly 1.2 years of salary goes to loan repayment. That's a heavy but not crushing debt load.

At #25 of 54 Graphic Communications programs, Morgan State University scores above the median — competitive but not a standout.

About Morgan State University

With 83% of applicants admitted, Morgan State University prioritizes broad access, serving 8,293 students in Baltimore, MD. With 54% of students on Pell Grants, the campus draws from a broad economic spectrum.

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Top Career Paths

Special effects artists and animators $99,800/yr

Desktop publishers $53,620/yr

Prepress technicians and workers $47,300/yr

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the DegreeOutlook Score for Graphic Communications at Morgan State University?

A score of 23/100 indicates below-average financial outcomes for Graphic Communications. Earnings, ROI, or AI risk factors are pulling the score down.

Is Graphic Communications at Morgan State University worth the student debt?

Median debt of $31,000 against $24,843/yr starting salary means roughly 1.2 years of earnings go to repayment. That's above average — financial aid and loan terms matter here.

Will AI replace Graphic Communications careers?

With 49% of typical job tasks exposed to AI, this is one of the higher-risk fields. Our pessimistic scenario projects $400,746 in decade earnings vs $394,521 in the optimistic case — a meaningful gap.

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