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Overview for Computer Graphics

A program that focuses on the software, hardware, and mathematical tools used to represent, display, and manipulate topological, two-, and three-dimensional objects on a computer screen and that prepares individuals to function as computer graphics specialists. Includes instruction in graphics software and systems; digital multimedia; graphic design; graphics devices, processors, and standards; attributes and transformations; projections; surface identification and rendering; color theory and application; and applicable geometry and algorithms.

Careers for Computer Graphics Majors

A major in Computer Graphics is highly relevant for the following careers. National averages for wages in each career is provided.

Colleges Offering a Major in Computer Graphics

Top 33 U.S. Colleges with the highest percentage of Computer Graphics among the 2006-2007 graduating class.

AddInfoCollege Name Degrees Awarded/
Percentage
SelectivityTuition
 Collins College
Tempe, AZ
 138
(49.5%)
Moderately Selective$31,175 
The Art Institute of Phoenix
Phoenix, AZ
 64
(27.6%)
 $22,300 
 The Art Institute of California-San Francisco
San Francisco, CA
 53
(24.7%)
Highly Selective$22,038 
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The Art Institute of Atlanta
Atlanta, GA
 57
(22.4%)
Moderately Selective$20,860 
 The Art Institute of California-Orange County
Santa Ana, CA
 36
(22.4%)
 $22,422 
The Art Institute of California-San Diego
San Diego, CA
 56
(16.8%)
Highly Selective$22,272 
 Atlantic College
Guaynabo, PR
 18
(12.8%)
Open Admissions$4,820 
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 International Academy of Design and Technology
Orlando, FL
 12
(10.4%)
Open Admissions$15,722 
 The Art Institute of Portland
Portland, OR
 22
(10.3%)
Less Selective$19,495 
 The Art Institute of Fort Lauderdale Inc
Fort Lauderdale, FL
 36
(10.3%)
Highly Selective$19,810 
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Degrees awarded represents the number of bachelor's degrees awarded among the 2006-2007 graduating class.