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#1 #1 Best College for Design and Visual Communications, General in the U.S. Cornish College of the Arts Seattle, WA Acceptance Rate 71% Annual Degrees Awarded 30 SAT Score -- Est. Net Price * $39,280 Median Starting Salary $55,382
#2 #2 Best College for Design and Visual Communications, General in the U.S. Northwest College of Art & Design Tacoma, WA Acceptance Rate 68% Annual Degrees Awarded 19 SAT Score -- Est. Net Price * $16,870 Median Starting Salary $51,847
#3 #3 Best College for Design and Visual Communications, General in the U.S. CUNY New York City College of Technology Brooklyn, NY CUNY New York City College of Technology is a somewhat selective school. Acceptance Rate 82% Annual Degrees Awarded 145 SAT Score 850–1,030 Est. Net Price * $6,406 Median Starting Salary $51,847
#4 #4 Best College for Design and Visual Communications, General in the U.S. Luther College Decorah, IA Overall, Luther College is known for being a somewhat selective school. Acceptance Rate 75% Annual Degrees Awarded 16 SAT Score 1,110–1,340 Est. Net Price * $25,734 Median Starting Salary $57,444
#5 #5 Best College for Design and Visual Communications, General in the U.S. Ferris State University Big Rapids, MI In general, Ferris State University is a non selective school. Acceptance Rate 88% Annual Degrees Awarded 5 SAT Score 920–1,150 Est. Net Price * $13,978 Median Starting Salary $50,925
#6 #6 Best College for Design and Visual Communications, General in the U.S. Eureka College Eureka, IL Overall, Eureka College is a non selective school. They receive 934 applications every admission cycle from... Acceptance Rate 87% Annual Degrees Awarded 1 SAT Score 880–1,160 Est. Net Price * $19,443 Median Starting Salary $54,976
#7 #7 Best College for Design and Visual Communications, General in the U.S. Washington University in St Louis Saint Louis, MO Washington University in St Louis is known for being a extremely selective school. Acceptance Rate 12% Annual Degrees Awarded 49 SAT Score 1,480–1,560 Est. Net Price * $23,432 Median Starting Salary $52,175
#8 #8 Best College for Design and Visual Communications, General in the U.S. Otis College of Art and Design Los Angeles, CA Generally, Otis College of Art and Design is a somewhat selective school. Acceptance Rate 83% Annual Degrees Awarded 39 SAT Score 1,120–1,360 Est. Net Price * $48,198 Median Starting Salary $50,774
#9 #9 Best College for Design and Visual Communications, General in the U.S. University of California-Davis Davis, CA the University of California-Davis is a highly selective school. Acceptance Rate 37% Annual Degrees Awarded 209 SAT Score 1,180–1,420 Est. Net Price * $17,385 Median Starting Salary $46,446
#10 #10 Best College for Design and Visual Communications, General in the U.S. University of Kansas Lawrence, KS the University of Kansas is known for being a non selective school. Acceptance Rate 88% Annual Degrees Awarded 74 SAT Score 1,090–1,320 Est. Net Price * $18,950 Median Starting Salary $52,158
#11 #11 Best College for Design and Visual Communications, General in the U.S. University of Cincinnati-Main Campus Cincinnati, OH Generally, the University of Cincinnati-Main Campus is a non selective school. Acceptance Rate 86% Annual Degrees Awarded 68 SAT Score 1,180–1,350 Est. Net Price * $20,149 Median Starting Salary $50,839
#12 #12 Best College for Design and Visual Communications, General in the U.S. Carnegie Mellon University Pittsburgh, PA In general, Carnegie Mellon University is a extremely selective school. Acceptance Rate 11% Annual Degrees Awarded 31 SAT Score 1,500–1,570 Est. Net Price * $33,499 Median Starting Salary $51,902
#13 #13 Best College for Design and Visual Communications, General in the U.S. Texas State University San Marcos, TX Texas State University is a non selective school. They receive about 28,900 applications every admission... Acceptance Rate 88% Annual Degrees Awarded 73 SAT Score 990–1,190 Est. Net Price * $14,120 Median Starting Salary $50,777
#14 #14 Best College for Design and Visual Communications, General in the U.S. The University of Texas at Austin Austin, TX Overall, The University of Texas at Austin is a extremely selective school. Acceptance Rate 31% Annual Degrees Awarded 37 SAT Score 1,240–1,490 Est. Net Price * $17,434 Median Starting Salary $48,306
#15 #15 Best College for Design and Visual Communications, General in the U.S. Auburn University Auburn, AL Auburn University is a highly selective school. They receive approximately 45,700 applications annually. Acceptance Rate 44% Annual Degrees Awarded 41 SAT Score 1,190–1,380 Est. Net Price * $25,271 Median Starting Salary $52,391
#16 #16 Best College for Design and Visual Communications, General in the U.S. San Francisco State University San Francisco, CA San Francisco State University is a non selective school. Acceptance Rate 94% Annual Degrees Awarded 78 SAT Score 930–1,140 Est. Net Price * $13,267 Median Starting Salary $48,785
#17 #17 Best College for Design and Visual Communications, General in the U.S. University of North Texas Denton, TX the University of North Texas is a somewhat selective school. They receive 32,016 applications each year. Acceptance Rate 79% Annual Degrees Awarded 56 SAT Score 1,010–1,250 Est. Net Price * $15,283 Median Starting Salary $49,621
#18 #18 Best College for Design and Visual Communications, General in the U.S. Liberty University Lynchburg, VA Generally, Liberty University is known for being a non selective school. Acceptance Rate 99% Annual Degrees Awarded 71 SAT Score 1,060–1,290 Est. Net Price * $29,913 Median Starting Salary $49,260
#19 #19 Best College for Design and Visual Communications, General in the U.S. Art Academy of Cincinnati Cincinnati, OH Generally, the Art Academy of Cincinnati is known for being a non selective school. Acceptance Rate 100% Annual Degrees Awarded 14 SAT Score 740–1,170 Est. Net Price * $27,510 Median Starting Salary $53,636
#20 #20 Best College for Design and Visual Communications, General in the U.S. University of Southern California Los Angeles, CA In general, the University of Southern California is a extremely selective school. Acceptance Rate 12% Annual Degrees Awarded 29 SAT Score 1,450–1,550 Est. Net Price * $36,808 Median Starting Salary $45,934
#21 #21 Best College for Design and Visual Communications, General in the U.S. Syracuse University Syracuse, NY Syracuse University is a fairly selective school. They receive roughly 41,000 applications each year. Acceptance Rate 52% Annual Degrees Awarded 35 SAT Score 1,280–1,430 Est. Net Price * $43,651 Median Starting Salary $53,877
#22 #22 Best College for Design and Visual Communications, General in the U.S. Savannah College of Art and Design Savannah, GA Savannah College of Art and Design is a somewhat selective school. Acceptance Rate 82% Annual Degrees Awarded 42 SAT Score 1,060–1,300 Est. Net Price * $45,976 Median Starting Salary $53,969
#23 #23 Best College for Design and Visual Communications, General in the U.S. Western Washington University Bellingham, WA Western Washington University is a non selective school. They receive approximately 11,900 applications each... Acceptance Rate 93% Annual Degrees Awarded 47 SAT Score 1,150–1,350 Est. Net Price * $21,105 Median Starting Salary $50,914
#24 #24 Best College for Design and Visual Communications, General in the U.S. Rutgers University-New Brunswick New Brunswick, NJ In general, Rutgers University-New Brunswick is known for being a fairly selective school. Acceptance Rate 66% Annual Degrees Awarded 32 SAT Score 1,280–1,480 Est. Net Price * $17,535 Median Starting Salary $47,772
#25 #25 Best College for Design and Visual Communications, General in the U.S. Iowa State University Ames, IA Iowa State University is known for being a non selective school. Acceptance Rate 90% Annual Degrees Awarded 39 SAT Score 1,090–1,320 Est. Net Price * $15,310 Median Starting Salary $53,889
#26 #26 Best College for Design and Visual Communications, General in the U.S. University of Notre Dame Notre Dame, IN Notre Dame is known for its extremely competitive admissions process. Acceptance Rate 13% Annual Degrees Awarded 20 SAT Score 1,450–1,550 Est. Net Price * $28,474 Median Starting Salary $55,476
#27 #27 Best College for Design and Visual Communications, General in the U.S. California State University-Monterey Bay Seaside, CA California State University-Monterey Bay is a non selective school. Acceptance Rate 92% Annual Degrees Awarded 50 SAT Score 960–1,160 Est. Net Price * $11,435 Median Starting Salary $49,815
#28 #28 Best College for Design and Visual Communications, General in the U.S. Utah Valley University Orem, UT Acceptance Rate -- Annual Degrees Awarded 132 SAT Score -- Est. Net Price * $9,346 Median Starting Salary $50,406
#29 #29 Best College for Design and Visual Communications, General in the U.S. Farmingdale State College Farmingdale, NY Farmingdale State College is known for being a fairly selective school. Acceptance Rate 73% Annual Degrees Awarded 43 SAT Score 1,010–1,180 Est. Net Price * $8,111 Median Starting Salary $50,622
#30 #30 Best College for Design and Visual Communications, General in the U.S. Northern Arizona University Flagstaff, AZ Northern Arizona University is a somewhat selective school. Acceptance Rate 80% Annual Degrees Awarded 52 SAT Score 990–1,190 Est. Net Price * $17,115 Median Starting Salary $51,140
#31 #31 Best College for Design and Visual Communications, General in the U.S. Missouri State University-Springfield Springfield, MO Missouri State University-Springfield is known for being a non selective school. Acceptance Rate 93% Annual Degrees Awarded 42 SAT Score 1,040–1,240 Est. Net Price * $17,677 Median Starting Salary $51,235
#32 #32 Best College for Design and Visual Communications, General in the U.S. University of Pennsylvania Philadelphia, PA Every year, Penn receives approximately 54,600 applications from prospective freshman with an acceptance... Acceptance Rate 6% Annual Degrees Awarded 14 SAT Score 1,500–1,560 Est. Net Price * $26,123 Median Starting Salary $44,300
#33 #33 Best College for Design and Visual Communications, General in the U.S. Kean University Union, NJ Kean University is known for being a somewhat selective school. Acceptance Rate 83% Annual Degrees Awarded 44 SAT Score 900–1,170 Est. Net Price * $10,747 Median Starting Salary $51,659
#34 #34 Best College for Design and Visual Communications, General in the U.S. California State University-Chico Chico, CA In general, California State University-Chico is a non selective school. Acceptance Rate 95% Annual Degrees Awarded 44 SAT Score 970–1,180 Est. Net Price * $15,517 Median Starting Salary $48,857
#35 #35 Best College for Design and Visual Communications, General in the U.S. University of San Francisco San Francisco, CA the University of San Francisco is known for being a fairly selective school. Acceptance Rate 71% Annual Degrees Awarded 28 SAT Score 1,240–1,410 Est. Net Price * $42,953 Median Starting Salary $51,096
#36 #36 Best College for Design and Visual Communications, General in the U.S. Lehigh University Bethlehem, PA Lehigh University is known for being a highly selective school. Acceptance Rate 37% Annual Degrees Awarded 17 SAT Score 1,350–1,490 Est. Net Price * $30,453 Median Starting Salary $52,691
#37 #37 Best College for Design and Visual Communications, General in the U.S. Oregon State University Corvallis, OR Oregon State University is a somewhat selective school. The institution receives about 26,000 applications... Acceptance Rate 83% Annual Degrees Awarded 37 SAT Score 1,110–1,350 Est. Net Price * $21,163 Median Starting Salary $48,836
#38 #38 Best College for Design and Visual Communications, General in the U.S. University of Arkansas Fayetteville, AR the University of Arkansas is known for being a somewhat selective school. Acceptance Rate 79% Annual Degrees Awarded 31 SAT Score 1,070–1,290 Est. Net Price * $16,208 Median Starting Salary $52,035
#39 #39 Best College for Design and Visual Communications, General in the U.S. West Virginia University Morgantown, WV West Virginia University is a non selective school. They receive roughly 18,200 applications each year. Acceptance Rate 88% Annual Degrees Awarded 35 SAT Score 1,020–1,230 Est. Net Price * $12,202 Median Starting Salary $52,019
#40 #40 Best College for Design and Visual Communications, General 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 24 SAT Score 1,230–1,480 Est. Net Price * $12,576 Median Starting Salary $52,910
#41 #41 Best College for Design and Visual Communications, General in the U.S. Pratt Institute-Main Brooklyn, NY Pratt Institute-Main is known for being a fairly selective school. Acceptance Rate 50% Annual Degrees Awarded 22 SAT Score 1,180–1,430 Est. Net Price * $47,326 Median Starting Salary $54,861
#42 #42 Best College for Design and Visual Communications, General in the U.S. North Carolina State University at Raleigh Raleigh, NC North Carolina State University at Raleigh is known for being a highly selective school. Acceptance Rate 47% Annual Degrees Awarded 20 SAT Score 1,300–1,460 Est. Net Price * $14,852 Median Starting Salary $50,266
#43 #43 Best College for Design and Visual Communications, General in the U.S. Belmont University Nashville, TN Belmont University is known for being a non selective school. Acceptance Rate 96% Annual Degrees Awarded 24 SAT Score 1,170–1,360 Est. Net Price * $36,225 Median Starting Salary $56,974
#44 #44 Best College for Design and Visual Communications, General in the U.S. Tulane University of Louisiana New Orleans, LA Tulane University of Louisiana is a extremely selective school. Acceptance Rate 11% Annual Degrees Awarded 9 SAT Score 1,390–1,480 Est. Net Price * $50,263 Median Starting Salary $49,663
#45 #45 Best College for Design and Visual Communications, General in the U.S. University of Washington-Seattle Campus Seattle, WA the University of Washington-Seattle Campus is known for being a highly selective school. Acceptance Rate 48% Annual Degrees Awarded 23 SAT Score 1,230–1,460 Est. Net Price * $10,603 Median Starting Salary $46,430
#46 #46 Best College for Design and Visual Communications, General in the U.S. Ohio State University-Main Campus Columbus, OH Ohio State University-Main Campus is known for being a fairly selective school. Acceptance Rate 53% Annual Degrees Awarded 14 SAT Score 1,340–1,450 Est. Net Price * $19,582 Median Starting Salary $50,468
#47 #47 Best College for Design and Visual Communications, General in the U.S. University of Delaware Newark, DE Overall, the University of Delaware is a fairly selective school. Acceptance Rate 74% Annual Degrees Awarded 16 SAT Score 1,200–1,370 Est. Net Price * $18,044 Median Starting Salary $58,712
#48 #48 Best College for Design and Visual Communications, General in the U.S. University of Maryland-Baltimore County Baltimore, MD Overall, the University of Maryland-Baltimore County is a somewhat selective school. Acceptance Rate 81% Annual Degrees Awarded 25 SAT Score 1,210–1,390 Est. Net Price * $17,692 Median Starting Salary $48,754
#49 #49 Best College for Design and Visual Communications, General in the U.S. University of Dayton Dayton, OH Generally, the University of Dayton is a fairly selective school. Acceptance Rate 74% Annual Degrees Awarded 18 SAT Score 1,180–1,370 Est. Net Price * $30,590 Median Starting Salary $59,370
#50 #50 Best College for Design and Visual Communications, General 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 23 SAT Score 1,280–1,440 Est. Net Price * $13,521 Median Starting Salary $48,720
#51 #51 Best College for Design and Visual Communications, General in the U.S. George Washington University Washington, DC George Washington University is a highly selective school. Acceptance Rate 49% Annual Degrees Awarded 2 SAT Score 1,360–1,500 Est. Net Price * $42,723 Median Starting Salary $50,724
#52 #52 Best College for Design and Visual Communications, General in the U.S. University of California-Los Angeles Los Angeles, CA the University of California-Los Angeles is known for being a extremely selective school. Acceptance Rate 9% Annual Degrees Awarded 1 SAT Score 1,320–1,540 Est. Net Price * $16,999 Median Starting Salary $44,409
#53 #53 Best College for Design and Visual Communications, General in the U.S. Indiana University-Bloomington Bloomington, IN Indiana University-Bloomington is known for being a somewhat selective school. Acceptance Rate 82% Annual Degrees Awarded 11 SAT Score 1,220–1,420 Est. Net Price * $16,234 Median Starting Salary $54,164
#54 #54 Best College for Design and Visual Communications, General in the U.S. Texas Christian University Fort Worth, TX Texas Christian University is known for being a fairly selective school. Acceptance Rate 56% Annual Degrees Awarded 6 SAT Score 1,200–1,390 Est. Net Price * $44,190 Median Starting Salary $53,217
#55 #55 Best College for Design and Visual Communications, General in the U.S. LIM College New York, NY LIM College is known for being a somewhat selective school. Acceptance Rate 84% Annual Degrees Awarded 20 SAT Score 990–1,180 Est. Net Price * $39,020 Median Starting Salary $51,847
#56 #56 Best College for Design and Visual Communications, General in the U.S. University of Oklahoma-Norman Campus Norman, OK Generally, the University of Oklahoma-Norman Campus is known for being a fairly selective school. Acceptance Rate 73% Annual Degrees Awarded 18 SAT Score 1,140–1,340 Est. Net Price * $22,601 Median Starting Salary $49,647
#57 #57 Best College for Design and Visual Communications, General in the U.S. Seton Hall University South Orange, NJ Seton Hall University is a somewhat selective school. Around 26,000 applications are received by the school... Acceptance Rate 75% Annual Degrees Awarded 15 SAT Score 1,250–1,400 Est. Net Price * $33,472 Median Starting Salary $52,831
#58 #58 Best College for Design and Visual Communications, General in the U.S. Monmouth University West Long Branch, NJ Monmouth University is known for being a non selective school. Acceptance Rate 91% Annual Degrees Awarded 19 SAT Score 1,110–1,310 Est. Net Price * $31,416 Median Starting Salary $55,366
#59 #59 Best College for Design and Visual Communications, General in the U.S. University of Redlands Redlands, CA Generally, the University of Redlands is known for being a somewhat selective school. Acceptance Rate 82% Annual Degrees Awarded 18 SAT Score 1,140–1,300 Est. Net Price * $28,157 Median Starting Salary $51,603
#60 #60 Best College for Design and Visual Communications, General in the U.S. University of California-San Diego La Jolla, CA In general, the University of California-San Diego is known for being a extremely selective school. Acceptance Rate 24% Annual Degrees Awarded 11 SAT Score 1,290–1,490 Est. Net Price * $16,111 Median Starting Salary $45,489
#61 #61 Best College for Design and Visual Communications, General in the U.S. Seattle Pacific University Seattle, WA Generally, Seattle Pacific University is known for being a non selective school. Acceptance Rate 91% Annual Degrees Awarded 19 SAT Score 1,070–1,340 Est. Net Price * $26,549 Median Starting Salary $53,842
#62 #62 Best College for Design and Visual Communications, General in the U.S. Loyola University Chicago Chicago, IL Loyola University Chicago is known for being a somewhat selective school. Acceptance Rate 79% Annual Degrees Awarded 12 SAT Score 1,230–1,390 Est. Net Price * $37,511 Median Starting Salary $51,776
#63 #63 Best College for Design and Visual Communications, General in the U.S. Central Connecticut State University New Britain, CT Central Connecticut State University is a somewhat selective school. Acceptance Rate 77% Annual Degrees Awarded 26 SAT Score 950–1,160 Est. Net Price * $17,088 Median Starting Salary $51,268
#64 #64 Best College for Design and Visual Communications, General in the U.S. Boise State University Boise, ID Generally, Boise State University is known for being a somewhat selective school. Acceptance Rate 84% Annual Degrees Awarded 29 SAT Score 1,050–1,220 Est. Net Price * $17,724 Median Starting Salary $50,101
#65 #65 Best College for Design and Visual Communications, General in the U.S. Stevenson University Owings Mills, MD Stevenson University is known for being a somewhat selective school. Acceptance Rate 84% Annual Degrees Awarded 21 SAT Score 1,010–1,190 Est. Net Price * $27,600 Median Starting Salary $54,524
#66 #66 Best College for Design and Visual Communications, General in the U.S. Juniata College Huntingdon, PA Juniata College is a somewhat selective school. They receive about 2,560 applications every admission cycle... Acceptance Rate 76% Annual Degrees Awarded 6 SAT Score 1,140–1,350 Est. Net Price * $29,926 Median Starting Salary $57,314
#67 #67 Best College for Design and Visual Communications, General in the U.S. Biola University La Mirada, CA In general, Biola University is a fairly selective school. Acceptance Rate 57% Annual Degrees Awarded 9 SAT Score 1,120–1,370 Est. Net Price * $31,522 Median Starting Salary $53,411
#68 #68 Best College for Design and Visual Communications, General in the U.S. Elmhurst University Elmhurst, IL Elmhurst University is a somewhat selective school. The school receives about 5,730 applications annually. Acceptance Rate 76% Annual Degrees Awarded 16 SAT Score 1,000–1,250 Est. Net Price * $24,108 Median Starting Salary $52,410
#69 #69 Best College for Design and Visual Communications, General in the U.S. The North Coast College Lakewood, OH Acceptance Rate 88% Annual Degrees Awarded 3 SAT Score -- Est. Net Price * $22,040 Median Starting Salary $51,847
#70 #70 Best College for Design and Visual Communications, General in the U.S. Loyola University New Orleans New Orleans, LA Loyola University New Orleans is known for being a somewhat selective school. Acceptance Rate 78% Annual Degrees Awarded 17 SAT Score 1,070–1,240 Est. Net Price * $23,808 Median Starting Salary $52,886
#71 #71 Best College for Design and Visual Communications, General in the U.S. Robert Morris University Moon Township, PA Robert Morris University is known for being a non selective school. Acceptance Rate 94% Annual Degrees Awarded 16 SAT Score 1,050–1,240 Est. Net Price * $23,572 Median Starting Salary $52,357
#72 #72 Best College for Design and Visual Communications, General in the U.S. Radford University Radford, VA Radford University is a non selective school. The school receives roughly 11,400 applications annually. Acceptance Rate 93% Annual Degrees Awarded 23 SAT Score 970–1,160 Est. Net Price * $17,105 Median Starting Salary $53,774
#73 #73 Best College for Design and Visual Communications, General in the U.S. Northern Kentucky University Highland Heights, KY Overall, Northern Kentucky University is a non selective school. Acceptance Rate 86% Annual Degrees Awarded 21 SAT Score 1,020–1,220 Est. Net Price * $7,259 Median Starting Salary $51,093
#74 #74 Best College for Design and Visual Communications, General in the U.S. Bowie State University Bowie, MD Overall, Bowie State University is a non selective school. Acceptance Rate 87% Annual Degrees Awarded 25 SAT Score 800–1,050 Est. Net Price * $13,886 Median Starting Salary $51,253
#75 #75 Best College for Design and Visual Communications, General in the U.S. Millersville University of Pennsylvania Millersville, PA Millersville University of Pennsylvania is known for being a non selective school. Acceptance Rate 92% Annual Degrees Awarded 16 SAT Score 1,100–1,210 Est. Net Price * $21,076 Median Starting Salary $54,996
#76 #76 Best College for Design and Visual Communications, General in the U.S. Ohio Northern University Ada, OH Ohio Northern University is known for being a fairly selective school. Acceptance Rate 54% Annual Degrees Awarded 2 SAT Score 1,200–1,370 Est. Net Price * $27,398 Median Starting Salary $54,616
#77 #77 Best College for Design and Visual Communications, General in the U.S. The University of Tampa Tampa, FL Overall, The University of Tampa is known for being a extremely selective school. Acceptance Rate 26% Annual Degrees Awarded 15 SAT Score 1,100–1,270 Est. Net Price * $34,653 Median Starting Salary $54,829
#78 #78 Best College for Design and Visual Communications, General in the U.S. University of Evansville Evansville, IN the University of Evansville is known for being a somewhat selective school. Acceptance Rate 76% Annual Degrees Awarded 3 SAT Score 1,060–1,310 Est. Net Price * $19,301 Median Starting Salary $53,086
#79 #79 Best College for Design and Visual Communications, General in the U.S. Azusa Pacific University Azusa, CA Azusa Pacific University is known for being a non selective school. Acceptance Rate 87% Annual Degrees Awarded 12 SAT Score 1,000–1,260 Est. Net Price * $26,666 Median Starting Salary $51,239
#80 #80 Best College for Design and Visual Communications, General 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 $50,011
#81 #81 Best College for Design and Visual Communications, General in the U.S. University of Nevada-Reno Reno, NV the University of Nevada-Reno is a non selective school. They receive about 9,400 applications annually. Acceptance Rate 86% Annual Degrees Awarded 17 SAT Score 1,050–1,250 Est. Net Price * $16,670 Median Starting Salary $50,038
#82 #82 Best College for Design and Visual Communications, General in the U.S. University of Illinois Chicago Chicago, IL the University of Illinois Chicago is known for being a somewhat selective school. Acceptance Rate 79% Annual Degrees Awarded 7 SAT Score 1,130–1,350 Est. Net Price * $10,384 Median Starting Salary $48,408
#83 #83 Best College for Design and Visual Communications, General in the U.S. Bemidji State University Bemidji, MN Overall, Bemidji State University is a somewhat selective school. Acceptance Rate 78% Annual Degrees Awarded 17 SAT Score 970–1,140 Est. Net Price * $15,561 Median Starting Salary $53,922
#84 #84 Best College for Design and Visual Communications, General in the U.S. Metropolitan State University of Denver Denver, CO Metropolitan State University of Denver is a non selective school. Acceptance Rate 98% Annual Degrees Awarded 29 SAT Score 910–1,140 Est. Net Price * $14,805 Median Starting Salary $50,234
#85 #85 Best College for Design and Visual Communications, General in the U.S. Maryville University of Saint Louis Saint Louis, MO Maryville University of Saint Louis is a non selective school. Acceptance Rate 88% Annual Degrees Awarded 8 SAT Score 1,010–1,240 Est. Net Price * $26,757 Median Starting Salary $52,742
#86 #86 Best College for Design and Visual Communications, General in the U.S. Winthrop University Rock Hill, SC In general, Winthrop University is a fairly selective school. They receive 5,099 applications each year . Acceptance Rate 70% Annual Degrees Awarded 13 SAT Score 990–1,210 Est. Net Price * $17,008 Median Starting Salary $51,824
#87 #87 Best College for Design and Visual Communications, General in the U.S. Platt College-Ontario Ontario, CA Acceptance Rate 99% Annual Degrees Awarded 5 SAT Score -- Est. Net Price * $24,873 Median Starting Salary $51,847
#88 #88 Best College for Design and Visual Communications, General in the U.S. Geneva College Beaver Falls, PA Overall, Geneva College is known for being a somewhat selective school. Acceptance Rate 79% Annual Degrees Awarded 4 SAT Score 1,020–1,270 Est. Net Price * $20,999 Median Starting Salary $53,152
#89 #89 Best College for Design and Visual Communications, General in the U.S. Fitchburg State University Fitchburg, MA Fitchburg State University is a non selective school. The institution receives roughly 3,080 applications... Acceptance Rate 86% Annual Degrees Awarded 9 SAT Score 1,030–1,230 Est. Net Price * $15,535 Median Starting Salary $53,889
#90 #90 Best College for Design and Visual Communications, General in the U.S. Lubbock Christian University Lubbock, TX Lubbock Christian University is a somewhat selective school. Acceptance Rate 82% Annual Degrees Awarded 10 SAT Score 980–1,190 Est. Net Price * $23,551 Median Starting Salary $53,107
#91 #91 Best College for Design and Visual Communications, General in the U.S. Anderson University Anderson, IN Anderson University is known for being a fairly selective school. Acceptance Rate 52% Annual Degrees Awarded 4 SAT Score 970–1,220 Est. Net Price * $21,459 Median Starting Salary $54,277
#92 #92 Best College for Design and Visual Communications, General in the U.S. Lawrence Technological University Southfield, MI Lawrence Technological University is a somewhat selective school. Acceptance Rate 82% Annual Degrees Awarded 12 SAT Score 1,040–1,280 Est. Net Price * $32,641 Median Starting Salary $50,637
#93 #93 Best College for Design and Visual Communications, General in the U.S. University of Saint Francis-Fort Wayne Fort Wayne, IN the University of Saint Francis-Fort Wayne is known for being a non selective school. Acceptance Rate 98% Annual Degrees Awarded 8 SAT Score 940–1,140 Est. Net Price * $18,162 Median Starting Salary $53,071
#94 #94 Best College for Design and Visual Communications, General in the U.S. Maryville College Maryville, TN Maryville College is a fairly selective school. They receive about 2,360 applications annually. Acceptance Rate 70% Annual Degrees Awarded 5 SAT Score 1,010–1,270 Est. Net Price * $21,583 Median Starting Salary $50,483
#95 #95 Best College for Design and Visual Communications, General in the U.S. Saint Peter's University Jersey City, NJ In general, Saint Peter's University is a non selective school. Acceptance Rate 89% Annual Degrees Awarded 6 SAT Score 970–1,170 Est. Net Price * $11,996 Median Starting Salary $49,778
#96 #96 Best College for Design and Visual Communications, General in the U.S. Full Sail University Winter Park, FL Acceptance Rate -- Annual Degrees Awarded 46 SAT Score -- Est. Net Price * $28,695 Median Starting Salary $51,847
#97 #97 Best College for Design and Visual Communications, General in the U.S. University of Wisconsin-Green Bay Green Bay, WI the University of Wisconsin-Green Bay is known for being a non selective school. Acceptance Rate 90% Annual Degrees Awarded 15 SAT Score 930–1,180 Est. Net Price * $11,365 Median Starting Salary $52,580
#98 #98 Best College for Design and Visual Communications, General in the U.S. University of Massachusetts-Dartmouth North Dartmouth, MA the University of Massachusetts-Dartmouth is a non selective school. Acceptance Rate 96% Annual Degrees Awarded 4 SAT Score 1,030–1,270 Est. Net Price * $19,700 Median Starting Salary $50,555
#99 #99 Best College for Design and Visual Communications, General in the U.S. University of Michigan-Flint Flint, MI In general, the University of Michigan-Flint is a fairly selective school. Acceptance Rate 66% Annual Degrees Awarded 9 SAT Score 950–1,230 Est. Net Price * $10,840 Median Starting Salary $49,305
#100 #100 Best College for Design and Visual Communications, General in the U.S. Centenary University Hackettstown, NJ Centenary University is a non selective school. The school receives about 1,330 applications every admission... Acceptance Rate 97% Annual Degrees Awarded 2 SAT Score 970–1,170 Est. Net Price * $21,935 Median Starting Salary $53,415
#101 #101 Best College for Design and Visual Communications, General in the U.S. Lake Washington Institute of Technology Kirkland, WA Acceptance Rate -- Annual Degrees Awarded 13 SAT Score -- Est. Net Price * $9,694 Median Starting Salary $51,847
#102 #102 Best College for Design and Visual Communications, General in the U.S. Marymount University Arlington, VA Generally, Marymount University is known for being a somewhat selective school. Acceptance Rate 81% Annual Degrees Awarded 3 SAT Score 990–1,200 Est. Net Price * $24,664 Median Starting Salary $51,654
#103 #103 Best College for Design and Visual Communications, General in the U.S. Spring Arbor University Spring Arbor, MI In general, Spring Arbor University is known for being a highly selective school. Acceptance Rate 47% Annual Degrees Awarded 1 SAT Score 990–1,160 Est. Net Price * $22,375 Median Starting Salary $52,741
#104 #104 Best College for Design and Visual Communications, General in the U.S. Houston Baptist University Houston, TX Houston Baptist University is a somewhat selective school. They receive about 10,000 applications each year. Acceptance Rate 84% Annual Degrees Awarded 5 SAT Score 1,070–1,240 Est. Net Price * $19,515 Median Starting Salary $50,387
#105 #105 Best College for Design and Visual Communications, General in the U.S. The King's University Southlake, TX The King's University is a non selective school. They receive sixteen applications each year. Acceptance Rate 94% Annual Degrees Awarded 2 SAT Score 870–1,130 Est. Net Price * $22,507 Median Starting Salary $51,847
#106 #106 Best College for Design and Visual Communications, General in the U.S. Ohio Dominican University Columbus, OH Ohio Dominican University is known for being a fairly selective school. Acceptance Rate 52% Annual Degrees Awarded 5 SAT Score 1,110–1,280 Est. Net Price * $21,881 Median Starting Salary $52,082
#107 #107 Best College for Design and Visual Communications, General in the U.S. University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee Milwaukee, WI the University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee is a non selective school. Acceptance Rate 86% Annual Degrees Awarded 9 SAT Score 970–1,180 Est. Net Price * $16,551 Median Starting Salary $51,458
#108 #108 Best College for Design and Visual Communications, General in the U.S. University of Wyoming Laramie, WY Overall, the University of Wyoming is a non selective school. Acceptance Rate 96% Annual Degrees Awarded 3 SAT Score 1,070–1,290 Est. Net Price * $12,819 Median Starting Salary $51,364
#109 #109 Best College for Design and Visual Communications, General in the U.S. Saint Mary-of-the-Woods College Saint Mary of the Woods, IN Saint Mary-of-the-Woods College is a somewhat selective school. Acceptance Rate 78% Annual Degrees Awarded 2 SAT Score 900–1,130 Est. Net Price * $17,358 Median Starting Salary $52,300
#110 #110 Best College for Design and Visual Communications, General in the U.S. Keuka College Keuka Park, NY Keuka College is a non selective school. The institution receives approximately 1,730 applications each year. Acceptance Rate 93% Annual Degrees Awarded 1 SAT Score 940–1,130 Est. Net Price * $28,397 Median Starting Salary $51,876
#111 #111 Best College for Design and Visual Communications, General in the U.S. West Liberty University West Liberty, WV Overall, West Liberty University is known for being a fairly selective school. Acceptance Rate 74% Annual Degrees Awarded 1 SAT Score 670–890 Est. Net Price * $13,788 Median Starting Salary $52,718
#112 #112 Best College for Design and Visual Communications, General in the U.S. Western Oregon University Monmouth, OR Overall, Western Oregon University is a somewhat selective school. Acceptance Rate 83% Annual Degrees Awarded 1 SAT Score 990–1,220 Est. Net Price * $16,754 Median Starting Salary $52,155
#113 #113 Best College for Design and Visual Communications, General in the U.S. Highline College Des Moines, WA Acceptance Rate -- Annual Degrees Awarded 10 SAT Score -- Est. Net Price * $11,072 Median Starting Salary $51,847
#114 #114 Best College for Design and Visual Communications, General in the U.S. Schreiner University Kerrville, TX Schreiner University is known for being a non selective school. Acceptance Rate 85% Annual Degrees Awarded 1 SAT Score 970–1,170 Est. Net Price * $24,278 Median Starting Salary $53,155
#115 #115 Best College for Design and Visual Communications, General in the U.S. Graceland University-Lamoni Lamoni, IA Graceland University-Lamoni is known for being a fairly selective school. Acceptance Rate 74% Annual Degrees Awarded 3 SAT Score 890–1,170 Est. Net Price * $16,627 Median Starting Salary $53,141
#116 #116 Best College for Design and Visual Communications, General in the U.S. Nevada State College Henderson, NV Nevada State College is known for being a somewhat selective school. Acceptance Rate 82% Annual Degrees Awarded 3 SAT Score 830–1,070 Est. Net Price * $16,624 Median Starting Salary $50,685
#117 #117 Best College for Design and Visual Communications, General in the U.S. Defiance College Defiance, OH Acceptance Rate 63% Annual Degrees Awarded 3 SAT Score -- Est. Net Price * $23,196 Median Starting Salary $56,279
#118 #118 Best College for Design and Visual Communications, General in the U.S. Middle Georgia State University Macon, GA Middle Georgia State University is a non selective school. Acceptance Rate 100% Annual Degrees Awarded 3 SAT Score 900–1,140 Est. Net Price * $13,174 Median Starting Salary $50,343
#119 #119 Best College for Design and Visual Communications, General in the U.S. Inter American University of Puerto Rico-Metro San Juan, PR Acceptance Rate 47% Annual Degrees Awarded 2 SAT Score -- Est. Net Price * $9,551 Median Starting Salary $47,135
#120 #120 Best College for Design and Visual Communications, General in the U.S. EDP University of Puerto Rico Inc-San Juan San Juan, PR Acceptance Rate 40% Annual Degrees Awarded 3 SAT Score -- Est. Net Price * $7,646 Median Starting Salary $51,847
#121 #121 Best College for Design and Visual Communications, General in the U.S. University of Houston-Victoria Victoria, TX Overall, the University of Houston-Victoria is a somewhat selective school. Acceptance Rate 82% Annual Degrees Awarded 5 SAT Score 920–1,080 Est. Net Price * $11,761 Median Starting Salary $48,726
#122 #122 Best College for Design and Visual Communications, General in the U.S. Wilmington University New Castle, DE Acceptance Rate -- Annual Degrees Awarded 2 SAT Score -- Est. Net Price * $14,089 Median Starting Salary $49,456
#123 #123 Best College for Design and Visual Communications, General in the U.S. AI Miami International University of Art and Design Miami, FL Acceptance Rate 77% Annual Degrees Awarded 7 SAT Score -- Est. Net Price * $32,971 Median Starting Salary $51,847
#124 #124 Best College for Design and Visual Communications, General 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 4 SAT Score 990–1,160 Est. Net Price * $23,768 Median Starting Salary $51,847
#125 #125 Best College for Design and Visual Communications, General in the U.S. FIDM-Fashion Institute of Design & Merchandising Los Angeles, CA Acceptance Rate 42% Annual Degrees Awarded 2 SAT Score -- Est. Net Price * $42,984 Median Starting Salary $51,847
#126 #126 Best College for Design and Visual Communications, General in the U.S. Great Basin College Elko, NV Acceptance Rate -- Annual Degrees Awarded 1 SAT Score -- Est. Net Price * $7,058 Median Starting Salary $51,847
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About Design and Visual Communications, General

A program in the applied visual arts that focuses on the general principles and techniques for effectively communicating ideas and information, and packaging products, in digital and other formats to business and consumer audiences, and that may prepare individuals in any of the applied art media.

Of the 2,830 Design and Visual Communications, General degrees granted each year at the Bachelors degree level, 30% percent of whom are men and the other 70% percent are women. Did you know that California has more students graduating with a degree in Design and Visual Communications, General than any other state? In fact, California awarded 535 degrees last year! The average starting salary for a graduate with a bachelor's degree in Design and Visual Communications, General is $45,300.

Popularity of Design and Visual Communications, General Degrees in the U.S.

This heat map represents the states that have the highest percent of Design and Visual Communications, General degrees compared to all other degrees awarded in that state.

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Careers

The highest paying jobs for Design and Visual Communications, General majors include Art, Drama, and Music Teachers, Postsecondary, Commercial and Industrial Designers and Designers, All Other. However, something else to consider is how much demand there is for certain careers. Careers that are in high need that a degree in Design and Visual Communications, General can prepare you for are Graphic Designers, Commercial and Industrial Designers and Art, Drama, and Music Teachers, Postsecondary.

Top Paying Careers

These are the highest paying careers for Design and Visual Communications, General majors.

Most In-Demand Careers

These are the careers in highest demand for Design and Visual Communications, General majors.

Student Demographics

Total Students

2,830

Female Students

1,985 (70%)

Male Students

845 (29%)

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#1 Best College for Design and Visual Communications, General in the U.S.

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$39,280

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#2 Best College for Design and Visual Communications, General in the U.S.

68%

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$16,870

$51,847

#3 Best College for Design and Visual Communications, General in the U.S.

82%

145

850–1,030

$6,406

$51,847

#4 Best College for Design and Visual Communications, General in the U.S.

75%

16

1,110–1,340

$25,734

$57,444

#5 Best College for Design and Visual Communications, General in the U.S.

88%

5

920–1,150

$13,978

$50,925

#6 Best College for Design and Visual Communications, General in the U.S.

87%

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880–1,160

$19,443

$54,976

#7 Best College for Design and Visual Communications, General in the U.S.

12%

49

1,480–1,560

$23,432

$52,175

#8 Best College for Design and Visual Communications, General in the U.S.

83%

39

1,120–1,360

$48,198

$50,774

#9 Best College for Design and Visual Communications, General in the U.S.

37%

209

1,180–1,420

$17,385

$46,446

#10 Best College for Design and Visual Communications, General in the U.S.

88%

74

1,090–1,320

$18,950

$52,158

#11 Best College for Design and Visual Communications, General in the U.S.

86%

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1,180–1,350

$20,149

$50,839

#12 Best College for Design and Visual Communications, General in the U.S.

11%

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1,500–1,570

$33,499

$51,902

#13 Best College for Design and Visual Communications, General in the U.S.

88%

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990–1,190

$14,120

$50,777

#14 Best College for Design and Visual Communications, General in the U.S.