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#1 #1 Best College for Computer Graphics in the U.S. University of Arkansas-Fort Smith Fort Smith, AR At the University of Arkansas-Fort Smith, the three most popular college majors students study are Business Administration and Management, General, Organizational Leadership, and Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse....view more Acceptance Rate 56% Annual Degrees Awarded 6 SAT Score 1,010–1,210 Est. Net Price * $10,387 Median Starting Salary $63,734
#2 #2 Best College for Computer Graphics in the U.S. Five Towns College Dix Hills, NY Every year, Five Towns College awards about 45 degrees to students studying Business Administration and Management, General, which is the school’s most popular major. Other frequently pursued majors include Film/Cinema/Video Studies, Music, General, Drama and Dramatics/Theatre Arts, and General....view more Acceptance Rate 72% Annual Degrees Awarded 9 SAT Score 800–1,020 Est. Net Price * $23,005 Median Starting Salary $66,389
#3 #3 Best College for Computer Graphics in the U.S. Wilmington University New Castle, DE Annually, Wilmington University grants about 239 degrees to those majoring in Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse, which is the institution’s most popular major....view more Acceptance Rate -- Annual Degrees Awarded 16 SAT Score -- Est. Net Price * $14,267 Median Starting Salary $63,998
#4 #4 Best College for Computer Graphics in the U.S. Atlantic University College Guaynabo, PR At Atlantic University College, the most popular majors students study are Computer Graphics, Animation, Interactive Technology, Video Graphics and Special Effects, Web Page, and Digital/Multimedia and Information Resources Design....view more Acceptance Rate -- Annual Degrees Awarded 105 SAT Score -- Est. Net Price * $6,305 Median Starting Salary $59,815
#5 #5 Best College for Computer Graphics in the U.S. Rhode Island School of Design Providence, RI At Rhode Island School of Design, the three most popular college majors students pursue are Illustration, Systems Science and Theory, and Computer Graphics. In fact, Rhode Island School of Design awards 89 degrees every year to Illustration majors....view more Acceptance Rate 14% Annual Degrees Awarded 52 SAT Score 1,370–1,530 Est. Net Price * $42,106 Median Starting Salary $70,260
#6 #6 Best College for Computer Graphics in the U.S. Purdue University-Main Campus West Lafayette, IN At Purdue University-Main Campus, the three most popular college majors students pursue are Mechanical Engineering, Computer Science, Aerospace, and Aeronautical and Astronautical/Space Engineering....view more Acceptance Rate 50% Annual Degrees Awarded 185 SAT Score 1,220–1,470 Est. Net Price * $12,421 Median Starting Salary $67,452
#7 #7 Best College for Computer Graphics in the U.S. School of Visual Arts New York, NY Each year, the School of Visual Arts awards about 254 degrees to students majoring in Illustration, the institution’s most popular major....view more Acceptance Rate 91% Annual Degrees Awarded 63 SAT Score 1,130–1,430 Est. Net Price * $59,211 Median Starting Salary $66,389
#8 #8 Best College for Computer Graphics in the U.S. Texas A&M University-College Station College Station, TX At Texas A&M University-College Station, the three most popular college majors students pursue are Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies, Other, Biomedical Sciences, General, Psychology, and General....view more Acceptance Rate 63% Annual Degrees Awarded 78 SAT Score 1,160–1,390 Est. Net Price * $21,610 Median Starting Salary $64,581
#9 #9 Best College for Computer Graphics in the U.S. University of Houston Houston, TX Each year, the University of Houston awards about 605 degrees to those studying Psychology, General, the institution’s most popular major. Other popular majors include Finance, General, Biology/Biological Sciences, General, and Kinesiology and Exercise Science....view more Acceptance Rate 70% Annual Degrees Awarded 69 SAT Score 1,150–1,330 Est. Net Price * $13,738 Median Starting Salary $61,522
#10 #10 Best College for Computer Graphics in the U.S. California College of the Arts San Francisco, CA At California College of the Arts, the most popular majors students study are Animation, Interactive Technology, Video Graphics and Special Effects, Computer Graphics, and Industrial and Product Design....view more Acceptance Rate 73% Annual Degrees Awarded 38 SAT Score 940–1,220 Est. Net Price * $49,945 Median Starting Salary $66,435
#11 #11 Best College for Computer Graphics in the U.S. Southern New Hampshire University Manchester, NH At Southern New Hampshire University, the most popular majors students study are Business Administration and Management, General, Psychology, General, and General Studies....view more Acceptance Rate 96% Annual Degrees Awarded 221 SAT Score 870–1,060 Est. Net Price * $33,163 Median Starting Salary $63,359
#12 #12 Best College for Computer Graphics in the U.S. University of Miami Coral Gables, FL At the University of Miami, the most popular majors students pursue are Finance, General, Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse, Psychology, and General. In fact, the University of Miami grants 232 degrees every year to graduating Finance, General students....view more Acceptance Rate 19% Annual Degrees Awarded 1 SAT Score 1,350–1,470 Est. Net Price * $41,028 Median Starting Salary $63,456
#13 #13 Best College for Computer Graphics in the U.S. Brigham Young University Provo, UT At Brigham Young University, the three most popular college majors students pursue are Exercise Physiology, Accounting, Finance, and General. In fact, Brigham Young University grants 235 degrees annually to graduating Exercise Physiology students....view more Acceptance Rate 69% Annual Degrees Awarded 9 SAT Score 1,310–1,440 Est. Net Price * $14,643 Median Starting Salary $63,261
#14 #14 Best College for Computer Graphics in the U.S. New York Institute of Technology Old Westbury, NY Every year, New York Institute of Technology awards about 98 degrees to those studying Computer and Information Sciences, General, the institution’s most popular major....view more Acceptance Rate 78% Annual Degrees Awarded 22 SAT Score 1,190–1,400 Est. Net Price * $23,074 Median Starting Salary $63,264
#15 #15 Best College for Computer Graphics in the U.S. Rocky Mountain College of Art and Design Lakewood, CO At Rocky Mountain College of Art and Design, the most popular majors students pursue are Computer Graphics, Interior Design, Animation, Interactive Technology, and Video Graphics and Special Effects....view more Acceptance Rate -- Annual Degrees Awarded 41 SAT Score 990–1,160 Est. Net Price * $27,459 Median Starting Salary $66,389
#16 #16 Best College for Computer Graphics in the U.S. University of Hartford West Hartford, CT Annually, the University of Hartford awards around 45 degrees to students studying Business Administration and Management, General, the institution’s most popular major....view more Acceptance Rate 83% Annual Degrees Awarded 20 SAT Score 1,110–1,290 Est. Net Price * $30,553 Median Starting Salary $68,927
#17 #17 Best College for Computer Graphics in the U.S. University of North Carolina Wilmington Wilmington, NC At the University of North Carolina Wilmington, the three most popular college majors students study are Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse, Business Administration and Management, General, Psychology, and General....view more Acceptance Rate 74% Annual Degrees Awarded 9 SAT Score 1,200–1,330 Est. Net Price * $18,606 Median Starting Salary $65,550
#18 #18 Best College for Computer Graphics in the U.S. Dakota State University Madison, SD Every year, Dakota State University grants around 76 degrees to students studying Computer and Information Systems Security/Information Assurance, which is the school’s most popular major....view more Acceptance Rate 98% Annual Degrees Awarded 20 SAT Score 1,040–1,260 Est. Net Price * $19,115 Median Starting Salary $65,319
#19 #19 Best College for Computer Graphics in the U.S. Lindenwood University Saint Charles, MO Each year, Lindenwood University awards about 188 degrees to students majoring in Business/Commerce, General, which is the school’s most popular major. Other often-pursued majors include Criminal Justice/Safety Studies, Kinesiology and Exercise Science, Psychology, and General....view more Acceptance Rate 66% Annual Degrees Awarded 25 SAT Score 1,020–1,190 Est. Net Price * $18,698 Median Starting Salary $65,770
#20 #20 Best College for Computer Graphics in the U.S. Johnson & Wales University-Providence Providence, RI Annually, Johnson & Wales University-Providence grants about 106 degrees to those majoring in Foodservice Systems Administration/Management, the school’s most popular major....view more Acceptance Rate 84% Annual Degrees Awarded 23 SAT Score 980–1,240 Est. Net Price * $33,480 Median Starting Salary $66,001
#21 #21 Best College for Computer Graphics in the U.S. Indiana Wesleyan University-Marion Marion, IN At Indiana Wesleyan University-Marion, the three most popular college majors students pursue are Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse, Elementary Education and Teaching, Psychology, and General....view more Acceptance Rate 82% Annual Degrees Awarded 6 SAT Score 980–1,210 Est. Net Price * $23,364 Median Starting Salary $64,553
#22 #22 Best College for Computer Graphics in the U.S. College of Our Lady of the Elms Chicopee, MA At the College of Our Lady of the Elms, the three most popular college majors students study are Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse, Social Work, and Criminal Justice/Law Enforcement Administration....view more Acceptance Rate 88% Annual Degrees Awarded 3 SAT Score 1,150–1,320 Est. Net Price * $22,311 Median Starting Salary $65,137
#23 #23 Best College for Computer Graphics in the U.S. Trevecca Nazarene University Nashville, TN At Trevecca Nazarene University, the three most popular college majors students pursue are Business Administration and Management, General, Psychology, General, Theology and Religious Vocations, and Other....view more Acceptance Rate 70% Annual Degrees Awarded 6 SAT Score 980–1,190 Est. Net Price * $16,222 Median Starting Salary $64,979
#24 #24 Best College for Computer Graphics in the U.S. University of Dubuque Dubuque, IA At the University of Dubuque, the three most popular college majors students study are Business Administration and Management, General, Airline/Commercial/Professional Pilot and Flight Crew, and Criminal Justice/Safety Studies....view more Acceptance Rate 87% Annual Degrees Awarded 7 SAT Score 990–1,200 Est. Net Price * $25,216 Median Starting Salary $66,764
#25 #25 Best College for Computer Graphics in the U.S. North Carolina A & T State University Greensboro, NC At North Carolina A & T State University, the most popular majors students pursue are Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies, Psychology, General, and Mass Communication/Media Studies....view more Acceptance Rate 46% Annual Degrees Awarded 1 SAT Score 930–1,150 Est. Net Price * $10,258 Median Starting Salary $64,544
#26 #26 Best College for Computer Graphics in the U.S. Purdue University Northwest Hammond, IN At Purdue University Northwest, the most popular majors students study are Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing, Other, Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse, and Speech Communication and Rhetoric....view more Acceptance Rate 71% Annual Degrees Awarded 15 SAT Score 920–1,150 Est. Net Price * $9,637 Median Starting Salary $66,702
#27 #27 Best College for Computer Graphics in the U.S. Hampshire College Amherst, MA Annually, Hampshire College awards around 24 degrees to students studying Creative Writing, the school’s most popular major. Other popular majors include Art/Art Studies, General, Film/Video and Photographic Arts, Other, and Sociology....view more Acceptance Rate 70% Annual Degrees Awarded 1 SAT Score 1,160–1,350 Est. Net Price * $27,556 Median Starting Salary $69,224
#28 #28 Best College for Computer Graphics in the U.S. University of Mary Hardin-Baylor Belton, TX Every year, the University of Mary Hardin-Baylor awards about 165 degrees to students studying Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse, the institution’s most popular major. Other often-pursued majors include Clinical Psychology, Health/Medical Preparatory Programs, Other, and General Studies....view more Acceptance Rate 95% Annual Degrees Awarded 5 SAT Score 990–1,220 Est. Net Price * $29,904 Median Starting Salary $66,820
#29 #29 Best College for Computer Graphics in the U.S. Emmanuel University Franklin Springs, GA Each year, Emmanuel University grants around 43 degrees to those majoring in Business Administration and Management, General, the school’s most popular major....view more Acceptance Rate 53% Annual Degrees Awarded 1 SAT Score 970–1,170 Est. Net Price * $19,006 Median Starting Salary $68,064
#30 #30 Best College for Computer Graphics in the U.S. Indiana Institute of Technology Fort Wayne, IN At Indiana Institute of Technology, the three most popular college majors students study are Business Administration and Management, General, Criminal Justice/Safety Studies, and Bioengineering and Biomedical Engineering....view more Acceptance Rate 57% Annual Degrees Awarded 6 SAT Score 950–1,160 Est. Net Price * $22,148 Median Starting Salary $59,329
#31 #31 Best College for Computer Graphics in the U.S. Academy of Art University San Francisco, CA At Academy of Art University, the three most popular college majors students pursue are Animation, Interactive Technology, Video Graphics and Special Effects, Modeling, Virtual Environments and Simulation, and Cinematography and Film/Video Production....view more Acceptance Rate -- Annual Degrees Awarded 40 SAT Score -- Est. Net Price * $36,591 Median Starting Salary $66,389
#32 #32 Best College for Computer Graphics in the U.S. NUC University Bayamon, PR At NUC University, the most popular majors students pursue are Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse, Criminal Justice/Law Enforcement Administration, Business Administration and Management, and General....view more Acceptance Rate 49% Annual Degrees Awarded 12 SAT Score -- Est. Net Price * $5,433 Median Starting Salary $66,389
#33 #33 Best College for Computer Graphics in the U.S. Sullivan University Louisville, KY At Sullivan University, the three most popular college majors students study are Business Administration and Management, General, Business/Commerce, General, Human Resources Management/Personnel Administration, and General....view more Acceptance Rate -- Annual Degrees Awarded 2 SAT Score -- Est. Net Price * $22,766 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%)

Resources for:

Computer Graphics

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

56%

6

1,010–1,210

$10,387

$63,734

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

72%

9

800–1,020

$23,005

$66,389

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

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16

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$14,267

$63,998

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

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105

--

$6,305

$59,815

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

14%

52

1,370–1,530

$42,106

$70,260

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

50%

185

1,220–1,470

$12,421

$67,452

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

91%

63

1,130–1,430

$59,211

$66,389

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

63%

78

1,160–1,390

$21,610

$64,581

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

70%

69

1,150–1,330

$13,738

$61,522

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

73%

38

940–1,220

$49,945

$66,435

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

96%

221

870–1,060

$33,163

$63,359

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

19%

1

1,350–1,470

$41,028

$63,456

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

69%

9

1,310–1,440

$14,643

$63,261

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