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*The estimated net prices above are College Raptor’s estimate. Please contact the college financial aid office for actual net cost figures.
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Institution | Scaled Score | Acceptance Rate | Annual Degrees Awarded | SAT Score | Est. Net Price * | Median Starting Salary | Save | |
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![]() Pratt Institute-Main Brooklyn, NY Every year, Pratt Institute-Main grants about 123 degrees to students...view more | 0 | 53% | 66 | 1,230 - 1,430 | $51,702 | $54,861 | ||
![]() Art Center College of Design Pasadena, CA At the Art Center College of Design, the three most popular college majors...view more | 0 | 75% | 70 | -- | $53,306 | $50,252 | ||
![]() Columbia College Chicago Chicago, IL Each year, Columbia College Chicago awards about 209 degrees to those...view more | 0 | 91% | 76 | -- | $29,790 | $53,431 | ||
![]() Milwaukee Institute of Art & Design Milwaukee, WI Annually, Milwaukee Institute of Art & Design awards about 75 degrees to...view more | 0 | 63% | 33 | 1,020 - 1,270 | $28,024 | $53,551 | ||
![]() CUNY Queens College Queens, NY At CUNY Queens College, the three most popular college majors students pursue...view more | 0 | 69% | 105 | 1,100 - 1,320 | $5,339 | $46,802 | ||
![]() Flagler College Saint Augustine, FL At Flagler College, the most popular majors students pursue are Business...view more | 0 | 78% | 39 | 1,000 - 1,200 | $31,085 | $52,465 | ||
![]() University of Minnesota Twin Cities Minneapolis, MN At the University of Minnesota Twin Cities, the most popular majors students...view more | 0 | 77% | 65 | 1,290 - 1,420 | $16,730 | $52,752 | ||
![]() Iowa State University Ames, IA Annually, Iowa State University grants about 406 degrees to those studying...view more | 0 | 89% | 70 | 1,090 - 1,320 | $17,354 | $53,889 | ||
![]() University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign Champaign, IL At the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign, the three most popular...view more | 0 | 44% | 50 | 1,290 - 1,510 | $14,297 | $49,926 | ||
![]() Laguna College of Art and Design Laguna Beach, CA At Laguna College of Art and Design, the most popular majors students pursue...view more | 0 | 78% | 24 | -- | $44,285 | $55,305 |
*The estimated net prices above are College Raptor’s estimate. Please contact the college financial aid office for actual net cost figures.
Graphic Design programs prepare individuals to apply artistic and computer techniques to the interpretation of technical and commercial concepts. Includes instruction in computer-assisted art and design, printmaking, concepts sketching, technical drawing, color theory, imaging, studio technique, still and life modeling, multimedia applications, communication skills and commercial art business operations.
Of the 5,270 Graphic Design degrees granted each year at the Bachelors degree level, 32% percent of whom are men and the other 68% percent are women. Did you know that New Hampshire has more students graduating with a degree in Graphic Design than any other state? In fact, New Hampshire granted 532 degrees last year! The average annual income for a graduate with a bachelor's degree in Graphic Design is $41,200.
The highest paying jobs for Graphic Design majors include Art Directors, Special Effects Artists and Animators and Web and Digital Interface Designers. However, another thing to think about is how much demand there is for specific jobs. Careers that are in high need that a degree in Graphic Design can prepare you for are Graphic Designers, Art Directors and Web and Digital Interface Designers.
These are the highest paying careers for Graphic Design majors.
Career | Median Salary | Average Annual Job Openings | Employment 2022 | Employment 2032 | % Change | |
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Art Directors | $106,500 | 5,851 | 57,282 | 60,716 | 6% | |
Special Effects Artists and Animators | $99,060 | 3,985 | 37,863 | 40,958 | 8% | |
Web and Digital Interface Designers Video Game Designers | $98,540 | 5,735 | 63,194 | 72,788 | 15% | |
Art, Drama, and Music Teachers, Postsecondary | $80,360 | 1,570 | 19,080 | 19,681 | 3% | |
Artists and Related Workers, All Other | $74,750 | 593 | 5,936 | 6,148 | 4% | |
Graphic Designers | $58,910 | 13,657 | 162,269 | 167,600 | 3% |
These are the careers in highest demand for Graphic Design majors.
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