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About Illustration

Illustration programs prepare individuals to use artistic techniques to develop and execute interpretations of the concepts of authors and designers to specifications. Includes instruction in book illustration, fashion illustration, map illustration, rendering, exhibit preparation, textual layout, cartooning, and the use of various artistic techniques as requested by clients.

Students studying Illustration can advance up to a Bachelors degree. On average, 36% percent of women and 64% percent of men make up the degrees awarded across all college campuses. Of all the US states, New Jersey is where degrees in Illustration are most popular. The Median Starting Salary for an undergraduate degree in Illustration is $36,800.

Popularity of Illustration Degrees in the U.S.
This heat map represents the states that have the highest percent of Illustration degrees compared to all other degrees awarded in that state.
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Careers

Majoring in Illustration, your experience can be applied to different careers. Illustration majors go on to find jobs including Designers, All Other and Set and Exhibit Designers which are in high demand. Some of the top paying jobs for Illustration majors include Artists and Related Workers, All Other, Designers, All Other and Set and Exhibit Designers.

Top Paying Careers

These are the highest paying careers for Illustration majors.

Most In-Demand Careers

These are the careers in highest demand for Illustration majors.

Student Demographics

Total Students
39
Female Students
14 (35%)
Male Students
25 (64%)
White (20, 51%)
Hispanic or Latino (9, 23%)
Black or African American (6, 15%)
Asian (3, 8%)
Race/ethnicity unknown (1, 3%)
American Indian or Alaska Native (0, <1%)
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander (0, <1%)
Two or more races (0, <1%)
U.S. Nonresident (0, <1%)

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