Well, fresh out of college your not going to make a hell of a lot unless your really really good at what you specialize in. And being at the right place at the right time to get hired on us only up to fate to decide. I got a quote from full sail for starter 3d CG artist salaries...it was 35-40k fresh out of school for your first year. From there on up it all depends on how good you are, where you are, and where your willing to work. Some 3d CG artist get paid upwards of 90-100k a year, but you have to remember, they aren't fresh out of school, and they are really really good at what they do.