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#1 #1 Best College for Computer Graphics in the U.S. Rhode Island School of Design Providence, RI Rhode Island School of Design is a extremely selective school. Acceptance Rate 17% Annual Degrees Awarded 52 SAT Score 1,340–1,520 Est. Net Price * $39,800 Median Starting Salary $70,260
#2 #2 Best College for Computer Graphics in the U.S. Purdue University-Main Campus West Lafayette, IN Purdue University-Main Campus is a fairly selective school. Acceptance Rate 53% Annual Degrees Awarded 185 SAT Score 1,230–1,480 Est. Net Price * $12,576 Median Starting Salary $67,452
#3 #3 Best College for Computer Graphics in the U.S. School of Visual Arts New York, NY Overall, the School of Visual Arts is a non selective school. Acceptance Rate 87% Annual Degrees Awarded 63 SAT Score 1,220–1,430 Est. Net Price * $59,053 Median Starting Salary $66,389
#4 #4 Best College for Computer Graphics in the U.S. Texas A&M University-College Station College Station, TX Texas A&M University-College Station is a fairly selective school. Acceptance Rate 63% Annual Degrees Awarded 78 SAT Score 1,170–1,400 Est. Net Price * $20,375 Median Starting Salary $64,581
#5 #5 Best College for Computer Graphics in the U.S. Atlantic University College Guaynabo, PR Acceptance Rate -- Annual Degrees Awarded 105 SAT Score -- Est. Net Price * $6,133 Median Starting Salary $59,815
#6 #6 Best College for Computer Graphics in the U.S. California College of the Arts San Francisco, CA In general, California College of the Arts is known for being a somewhat selective school. Acceptance Rate 76% Annual Degrees Awarded 38 SAT Score 940–1,220 Est. Net Price * $47,862 Median Starting Salary $66,435
#7 #7 Best College for Computer Graphics in the U.S. University of Houston Houston, TX Overall, the University of Houston is a fairly selective school. Acceptance Rate 66% Annual Degrees Awarded 69 SAT Score 1,160–1,340 Est. Net Price * $14,056 Median Starting Salary $61,522
#8 #8 Best College for Computer Graphics in the U.S. Southern New Hampshire University Manchester, NH Southern New Hampshire University is known for being a non selective school. Acceptance Rate 96% Annual Degrees Awarded 221 SAT Score 870–1,060 Est. Net Price * $32,043 Median Starting Salary $63,359
#9 #9 Best College for Computer Graphics in the U.S. University of Miami Coral Gables, FL In general, the University of Miami is a extremely selective school. Acceptance Rate 19% Annual Degrees Awarded 1 SAT Score 1,340–1,480 Est. Net Price * $36,467 Median Starting Salary $63,456
#10 #10 Best College for Computer Graphics in the U.S. Brigham Young University Provo, UT Generally, Brigham Young University is known for being a fairly selective school. Acceptance Rate 67% Annual Degrees Awarded 9 SAT Score 1,280–1,440 Est. Net Price * $13,521 Median Starting Salary $63,261
#11 #11 Best College for Computer Graphics in the U.S. Rocky Mountain College of Art and Design Lakewood, CO Rocky Mountain College of Art and Design is a non selective school. Acceptance Rate 100% Annual Degrees Awarded 41 SAT Score 990–1,160 Est. Net Price * $23,768 Median Starting Salary $66,389
#12 #12 Best College for Computer Graphics in the U.S. University of North Carolina Wilmington Wilmington, NC the University of North Carolina Wilmington is a fairly selective school. Acceptance Rate 69% Annual Degrees Awarded 9 SAT Score 1,200–1,350 Est. Net Price * $18,709 Median Starting Salary $65,550
#13 #13 Best College for Computer Graphics in the U.S. New York Institute of Technology Old Westbury, NY New York Institute of Technology is known for being a somewhat selective school. Acceptance Rate 76% Annual Degrees Awarded 22 SAT Score 1,130–1,370 Est. Net Price * $22,494 Median Starting Salary $63,264
#14 #14 Best College for Computer Graphics in the U.S. University of Hartford West Hartford, CT the University of Hartford is known for being a somewhat selective school. Acceptance Rate 83% Annual Degrees Awarded 20 SAT Score 1,090–1,300 Est. Net Price * $31,687 Median Starting Salary $68,927
#15 #15 Best College for Computer Graphics in the U.S. College of Our Lady of the Elms Chicopee, MA the College of Our Lady of the Elms is a non selective school. Acceptance Rate 91% Annual Degrees Awarded 3 SAT Score 1,070–1,300 Est. Net Price * $23,498 Median Starting Salary $65,137
#16 #16 Best College for Computer Graphics in the U.S. Lindenwood University Saint Charles, MO Lindenwood University is a fairly selective school. They receive about 4,400 applications annually. Acceptance Rate 74% Annual Degrees Awarded 25 SAT Score 1,070–1,270 Est. Net Price * $18,016 Median Starting Salary $65,770
#17 #17 Best College for Computer Graphics in the U.S. Dakota State University Madison, SD In general, Dakota State University is known for being a somewhat selective school. Acceptance Rate 79% Annual Degrees Awarded 20 SAT Score 1,010–1,280 Est. Net Price * $17,977 Median Starting Salary $65,319
#18 #18 Best College for Computer Graphics in the U.S. Johnson & Wales University-Providence Providence, RI Johnson & Wales University-Providence is known for being a somewhat selective school. Acceptance Rate 83% Annual Degrees Awarded 23 SAT Score 970–1,220 Est. Net Price * $32,801 Median Starting Salary $66,001
#19 #19 Best College for Computer Graphics in the U.S. Indiana Wesleyan University-Marion Marion, IN Overall, Indiana Wesleyan University-Marion is a non selective school. Acceptance Rate 87% Annual Degrees Awarded 6 SAT Score 1,030–1,220 Est. Net Price * $21,755 Median Starting Salary $64,553
#20 #20 Best College for Computer Graphics in the U.S. Trevecca Nazarene University Nashville, TN Generally, Trevecca Nazarene University is a fairly selective school. Acceptance Rate 71% Annual Degrees Awarded 6 SAT Score 980–1,220 Est. Net Price * $16,080 Median Starting Salary $64,979
#21 #21 Best College for Computer Graphics in the U.S. Five Towns College Dix Hills, NY Five Towns College is a fairly selective school. The school receives approximately 400 applications annually. Acceptance Rate 58% Annual Degrees Awarded 9 SAT Score 800–1,020 Est. Net Price * $18,765 Median Starting Salary $66,389
#22 #22 Best College for Computer Graphics in the U.S. North Carolina A & T State University Greensboro, NC North Carolina A & T State University is a fairly selective school. Acceptance Rate 56% Annual Degrees Awarded 1 SAT Score 950–1,140 Est. Net Price * $9,189 Median Starting Salary $64,544
#23 #23 Best College for Computer Graphics in the U.S. Hampshire College Amherst, MA Hampshire College is known for being a fairly selective school. Acceptance Rate 69% Annual Degrees Awarded 1 SAT Score 1,160–1,350 Est. Net Price * $24,087 Median Starting Salary $69,224
#24 #24 Best College for Computer Graphics in the U.S. Purdue University Northwest Hammond, IN Purdue University Northwest is known for being a fairly selective school. Acceptance Rate 73% Annual Degrees Awarded 15 SAT Score 960–1,180 Est. Net Price * $9,162 Median Starting Salary $66,702
#25 #25 Best College for Computer Graphics in the U.S. University of Mary Hardin-Baylor Belton, TX In general, the University of Mary Hardin-Baylor is a non selective school. Acceptance Rate 96% Annual Degrees Awarded 5 SAT Score 990–1,230 Est. Net Price * $31,197 Median Starting Salary $66,820
#26 #26 Best College for Computer Graphics in the U.S. University of Arkansas-Fort Smith Fort Smith, AR the University of Arkansas-Fort Smith is a fairly selective school. Acceptance Rate 56% Annual Degrees Awarded 6 SAT Score 1,010–1,210 Est. Net Price * $10,705 Median Starting Salary $63,734
#27 #27 Best College for Computer Graphics in the U.S. University of Dubuque Dubuque, IA the University of Dubuque is a non selective school. The school receives roughly 1,580 applications every... Acceptance Rate 85% Annual Degrees Awarded 7 SAT Score 890–1,120 Est. Net Price * $22,879 Median Starting Salary $66,764
#28 #28 Best College for Computer Graphics in the U.S. Emmanuel University Franklin Springs, GA Emmanuel University is a fairly selective school. The school receives about 800 applications each year. Acceptance Rate 63% Annual Degrees Awarded 1 SAT Score 970–1,170 Est. Net Price * $19,921 Median Starting Salary $68,064
#29 #29 Best College for Computer Graphics in the U.S. Indiana Institute of Technology Fort Wayne, IN In general, Indiana Institute of Technology is a fairly selective school. Acceptance Rate 65% Annual Degrees Awarded 6 SAT Score 950–1,160 Est. Net Price * $22,179 Median Starting Salary $59,329
#30 #30 Best College for Computer Graphics in the U.S. Wilmington University New Castle, DE Acceptance Rate -- Annual Degrees Awarded 16 SAT Score -- Est. Net Price * $14,089 Median Starting Salary $63,998
#31 #31 Best College for Computer Graphics in the U.S. Academy of Art University San Francisco, CA Acceptance Rate -- Annual Degrees Awarded 40 SAT Score -- Est. Net Price * $35,616 Median Starting Salary $66,389
#32 #32 Best College for Computer Graphics in the U.S. NUC University Bayamon, PR Acceptance Rate 49% Annual Degrees Awarded 12 SAT Score -- Est. Net Price * $6,527 Median Starting Salary $66,389
#33 #33 Best College for Computer Graphics in the U.S. Sullivan University Louisville, KY Acceptance Rate -- Annual Degrees Awarded 2 SAT Score -- Est. Net Price * $19,537 Median Starting Salary $66,389
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About 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.

While Computer Graphics has degrees up to the Postbaccalaureate certificate, most students earn a Bachelors degree. Students major in Computer Graphics all around the US, though the major at the Bachelors degree level sees the most graduates in New Hampshire. The average starting salary for a graduate with a bachelor's degree in Computer Graphics is $42,300.

Popularity of Computer Graphics Degrees in the U.S.

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Careers

The highest paying jobs for Computer Graphics majors include Computer Programmers, Career/Technical Education Teachers, Postsecondary and Graphic Designers. However, something else to think about is how much demand there is for certain jobs. Careers that are in high need that a degree in Computer Graphics can prepare you for are Graphic Designers, Computer Programmers and Career/Technical Education Teachers, Postsecondary.

Top Paying Careers

These are the highest paying careers for Computer Graphics majors.

Most In-Demand Careers

These are the careers in highest demand for Computer Graphics majors.

Student Demographics

Total Students

1,117

Female Students

571 (51%)

Male Students

546 (48%)

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Computer Graphics

#1 Best College for Computer Graphics in the U.S.

17%

52

1,340–1,520

$39,800

$70,260

#2 Best College for Computer Graphics in the U.S.

53%

185

1,230–1,480

$12,576

$67,452

#3 Best College for Computer Graphics in the U.S.

87%

63

1,220–1,430

$59,053

$66,389

#4 Best College for Computer Graphics in the U.S.

63%

78

1,170–1,400

$20,375

$64,581

#5 Best College for Computer Graphics in the U.S.

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105

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$6,133

$59,815

#6 Best College for Computer Graphics in the U.S.

76%

38

940–1,220

$47,862

$66,435

#7 Best College for Computer Graphics in the U.S.

66%

69

1,160–1,340

$14,056

$61,522

#8 Best College for Computer Graphics in the U.S.

96%

221

870–1,060

$32,043

$63,359

#9 Best College for Computer Graphics in the U.S.

19%

1

1,340–1,480

$36,467

$63,456

#10 Best College for Computer Graphics in the U.S.

67%

9

1,280–1,440

$13,521

$63,261

#11 Best College for Computer Graphics in the U.S.

100%

41

990–1,160

$23,768

$66,389

#12 Best College for Computer Graphics in the U.S.

69%

9

1,200–1,350

$18,709

$65,550

#13 Best College for Computer Graphics in the U.S.

76%

22

1,130–1,370

$22,494

$63,264

#14 Best College for Computer Graphics in the U.S.