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Major Overview for Graphic Design

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Overview for Graphic Design

A program that prepares 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, communication skills and commercial art business operations.

Careers for Graphic Design Majors

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

Colleges Offering a Major in Graphic Design

Top 50 U.S. Colleges with the most degrees awarded of Graphic Design among the 2006-2007 graduating class.

AddInfoCollege Name Degrees Awarded*/
Percentage
SelectivityCost*
Savannah College of Art and Design
Savannah, GA
122
(10.1%)
Moderately Selective$36,710
Texas State University-San Marcos
San Marcos, TX
102
(2.2%)
Minimally Selective$14,284
Briarcliffe College
Bethpage, NY
99
(28.3%)
Highly Selective$25,862
Atlantic College
Guaynabo, PR
98
(69.5%)
Open Admissions$5,320
Art Center College of Design
Pasadena, CA
94
(25.6%)
Minimally Selective$34,312
Art Institute of Philadelphia
Philadelphia, PA
87
(23.6%)
Highly Selective$33,349
Art Institute of California - San Diego
San Diego, CA
83
(24.9%)
Highly Selective$34,011
Robert Morris College
Chicago, IL
80
(8.6%)
Minimally Selective$26,850
California State University-Sacramento
Sacramento, CA
76
(1.5%)
Moderately Selective$15,046
Columbia College Chicago
Chicago, IL
66
(3.9%)
Open Admissions$30,948
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* The number of bachelor's degrees awarded among the 2006-2007 graduating class.