It's the year 2017.
GD fresh grads starting now is around the range of 2k - 2.5k.
Depends on your asking salary when you go for your interview as well. Companies will first look at your portfolio, and decide if your work is worth the asking price.

Skills is important. I've seen some with years of experience but not much effort put into design, and some who are fresh out of U but have amazing portfolio.

P.s.: Of course, you don't go in your first job expecting 3.5k, 4k, 5k pay right off the bat. Unless you're really good with experience, it's still going to be hard to get that salary right off.