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#1

#1 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 239 degrees to students majoring in Illustration, the institution’s most popular major. Other popular majors include Web Page, Digital/Multimedia and Information Resources Design, Computer Graphics, and Photography....view more

Acceptance Rate

93%

Annual Degrees Awarded

56

SAT Score

1,210–1,420

Median Starting Salary

$66,389
#2

#2 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 Systems Science and Theory, Illustration, and Computer Graphics. In fact, Rhode Island School of Design awards 92 degrees every year to Systems Science and Theory majors....view more

Acceptance Rate

19%

Annual Degrees Awarded

18

SAT Score

1,400–1,530

Median Starting Salary

$70,260
#3

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

Carnegie Mellon University
Pittsburgh, PA

At Carnegie Mellon University, the three most popular college majors students study are Computer Science, Electrical and Electronics Engineering, Business Administration and Management, and General....view more

Acceptance Rate

12%

Annual Degrees Awarded

91

SAT Score

1,500–1,570

Median Starting Salary

$66,444
#4

#4 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, Drafting and Design Technology/Technician, and General....view more

Acceptance Rate

100%

Annual Degrees Awarded

35

SAT Score

--

Median Starting Salary

$66,389
#5

#5 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 Computer Science, Mechanical Engineering, Computer Engineering, and General. In fact, Purdue University-Main Campus awards 521 degrees every year to graduating Computer Science students....view more

Acceptance Rate

50%

Annual Degrees Awarded

30

SAT Score

1,220–1,490

Median Starting Salary

$67,452
#6

#6 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, Psychology, General, Biomedical Sciences, and General....view more

Acceptance Rate

57%

Annual Degrees Awarded

19

SAT Score

1,170–1,400

Median Starting Salary

$64,581
#7

#7 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 158 degrees to those studying Biology/Biological Sciences, General, the institution’s most popular major....view more

Acceptance Rate

78%

Annual Degrees Awarded

6

SAT Score

1,120–1,360

Median Starting Salary

$63,264
#8

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

Lindenwood University
Saint Charles, MO

Each year, Lindenwood University awards about 186 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

57%

Annual Degrees Awarded

5

SAT Score

1,070–1,270

Median Starting Salary

$65,770
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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 Masters degree level sees the most graduates in Pennsylvania. 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 Career/Technical Education Teachers, Postsecondary, Graphic Designers and Computer Programmers.

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
260
Female Students
165 (63%)
Male Students
95 (36%)

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