Design and Visual Communications, General

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#1

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

Furman University
Greenville, SC

Annually, Furman University awards about 58 degrees to those majoring in Kinesiology and Exercise Science, the institution’s most popular major....view more

Acceptance Rate

53%

Annual Degrees Awarded

20

SAT Score

1,290–1,430

Est. Net Price *

$32,901

Median Starting Salary

$54,083

#2

#2 Best College for Design and Visual Communications, General 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

26

SAT Score

940–1,220

Est. Net Price *

$49,945

Median Starting Salary

$51,893

#3

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

Pratt Institute-Main
Brooklyn, NY

Every year, Pratt Institute-Main grants about 123 degrees to students majoring in Architectural and Building Sciences/Technology, which is the school’s most popular major....view more

Acceptance Rate

53%

Annual Degrees Awarded

44

SAT Score

1,230–1,430

Est. Net Price *

$51,702

Median Starting Salary

$54,861

#4

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

University of Southern California
Los Angeles, CA

At the University of Southern California, the most popular majors students study are Business Administration and Management, General, Speech Communication and Rhetoric, and Computer Science....view more

Acceptance Rate

10%

Annual Degrees Awarded

20

SAT Score

1,440–1,550

Est. Net Price *

$41,496

Median Starting Salary

$45,934

#5

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

The University of Texas at Austin
Austin, TX

Each year, The University of Texas at Austin awards around 671 degrees to those majoring in Biology/Biological Sciences, General, which is the institution’s most popular major....view more

Acceptance Rate

29%

Annual Degrees Awarded

24

SAT Score

1,250–1,490

Est. Net Price *

$18,036

Median Starting Salary

$48,306

#6

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

North Carolina State University at Raleigh
Raleigh, NC

Each year, North Carolina State University at Raleigh grants about 841 degrees to students studying Business Administration and Management, General, the school’s most popular major. Other popular majors include Biology/Biological Sciences, General, Psychology, General, and Computer Science....view more

Acceptance Rate

40%

Annual Degrees Awarded

17

SAT Score

1,310–1,450

Est. Net Price *

$14,860

Median Starting Salary

$50,266

#7

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

Bowling Green State University-Main Campus
Bowling Green, OH

At Bowling Green State University-Main Campus, the most popular majors students pursue are Education/Teaching of Individuals in Early Childhood Special Education Programs, Biology/Biological Sciences, General, and Criminal Justice/Safety Studies....view more

Acceptance Rate

81%

Annual Degrees Awarded

28

SAT Score

1,040–1,240

Est. Net Price *

$20,987

Median Starting Salary

$55,305

#8

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

University of Chicago
Chicago, IL

UChicago has 51 academic majors available to students in five divisions: Biological Sciences Collegiate Division, the Physical Sciences Collegiate Division, the Social Sciences Collegiate Division, the Humanities Collegiate Division, and the New Collegiate Division. They also offer 33 minors....view more

Acceptance Rate

5%

Annual Degrees Awarded

8

SAT Score

1,510–1,560

Est. Net Price *

$27,979

Median Starting Salary

$45,304

#9

#9 Best College for Design and Visual Communications, General 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

11%

Annual Degrees Awarded

11

SAT Score

1,500–1,570

Est. Net Price *

$32,964

Median Starting Salary

$51,902

#10

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

Liberty University
Lynchburg, VA

At Liberty University, the three most popular college majors students study are Business Administration and Management, General, Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies, Other, Psychology, and General....view more

Acceptance Rate

99%

Annual Degrees Awarded

63

SAT Score

1,060–1,290

Est. Net Price *

$29,692

Median Starting Salary

$49,260

#11

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

Northwestern University
Evanston, IL

At Northwestern University, the most popular majors students study are Econometrics and Quantitative Economics, Digital Communication and Media/Multimedia, Biology/Biological Sciences, and General....view more

Acceptance Rate

7%

Annual Degrees Awarded

4

SAT Score

1,480–1,560

Est. Net Price *

$23,341

Median Starting Salary

$47,767

#12

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

University of North Texas
Denton, TX

At the University of North Texas, the most popular majors students pursue are Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies, Other, Psychology, General, and General Studies. In fact, the University of North Texas grants 627 degrees every year to Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies, Other majors....view more

Acceptance Rate

72%

Annual Degrees Awarded

19

SAT Score

990–1,240

Est. Net Price *

$14,675

Median Starting Salary

$49,621

#13

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

Maryland Institute College of Art
Baltimore, MD

Every year, Maryland Institute College of Art grants around 93 degrees to those studying Illustration, which is the school’s most popular major....view more

Acceptance Rate

78%

Annual Degrees Awarded

13

SAT Score

1,050–1,280

Est. Net Price *

$43,066

Median Starting Salary

$56,250

#14

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

University of Notre Dame
Notre Dame, IN

Notre Dame’s undergraduate program offers sixty-seven degrees within four colleges (Arts and Letters, Science, Engineering, and Business) and the Architectural School....view more

Acceptance Rate

12%

Annual Degrees Awarded

1

SAT Score

1,450–1,540

Est. Net Price *

$29,083

Median Starting Salary

$55,476

#15

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

University of Florida
Gainesville, FL

At the University of Florida, the most popular majors students pursue are Biology/Biological Sciences, General, Psychology, General, Business Administration and Management, and General. In fact, the University of Florida grants 587 degrees per year to Biology/Biological Sciences, General majors....view more

Acceptance Rate

24%

Annual Degrees Awarded

3

SAT Score

1,310–1,480

Est. Net Price *

$11,521

Median Starting Salary

$46,390

#16

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

George Washington University
Washington, DC

At George Washington University, the most popular majors students pursue are International Relations and Affairs, Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse, Political Science and Government, and General....view more

Acceptance Rate

44%

Annual Degrees Awarded

1

SAT Score

1,370–1,500

Est. Net Price *

$45,466

Median Starting Salary

$50,724

#17

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

Virginia Commonwealth University
Richmond, VA

Every year, Virginia Commonwealth University grants about 502 degrees to those studying Psychology, General, which is the institution’s most popular major. Other popular majors include Biology/Biological Sciences, General, Health Teacher Education, Business/Commerce, and General....view more

Acceptance Rate

93%

Annual Degrees Awarded

10

SAT Score

1,040–1,280

Est. Net Price *

$22,852

Median Starting Salary

$51,475

#18

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

Arizona State University Campus Immersion
Tempe, AZ

Annually, Arizona State University Campus Immersion grants around 1185 degrees to students studying Business, Management, Marketing, and Related Support Services, Other, which is the school’s most popular major....view more

Acceptance Rate

90%

Annual Degrees Awarded

10

SAT Score

1,090–1,320

Est. Net Price *

$16,401

Median Starting Salary

$46,880

#19

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

DePaul University
Chicago, IL

At DePaul University, the three most popular college majors students study are Finance, General, Marketing/Marketing Management, General, and Cinematography and Film/Video Production. In fact, DePaul University grants 247 degrees every year to graduating Finance, General students....view more

Acceptance Rate

74%

Annual Degrees Awarded

6

SAT Score

1,160–1,360

Est. Net Price *

$32,129

Median Starting Salary

$52,076

#20

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

Northeastern University
Boston, MA

Annually, Northeastern University awards about 955 degrees to students majoring in Business/Commerce, General, the institution’s most popular major....view more

Acceptance Rate

6%

Annual Degrees Awarded

1

SAT Score

1,460–1,550

Est. Net Price *

$34,770

Median Starting Salary

$50,965

#21

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

University at Buffalo
Buffalo, NY

Each year, the University at Buffalo awards around 776 degrees to those studying Business Administration and Management, General, the institution’s most popular major. Other popular majors include Psychology, General, Speech Communication and Rhetoric, and Computer Science....view more

Acceptance Rate

70%

Annual Degrees Awarded

1

SAT Score

1,220–1,390

Est. Net Price *

$20,511

Median Starting Salary

$48,368

#22

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

University of Kansas
Lawrence, KS

Every year, the University of Kansas grants about 269 degrees to those studying Psychology, General, the institution’s most popular major. Other frequently pursued majors include Journalism, Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse, and Accounting....view more

Acceptance Rate

88%

Annual Degrees Awarded

3

SAT Score

1,080–1,290

Est. Net Price *

$18,322

Median Starting Salary

$52,158

#23

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

Central Connecticut State University
New Britain, CT

Every year, Central Connecticut State University awards about 140 degrees to those studying Criminology, the school’s most popular major. Other frequently pursued majors include Psychology, General, Accounting, Business Administration and Management, and General....view more

Acceptance Rate

76%

Annual Degrees Awarded

8

SAT Score

970–1,190

Est. Net Price *

$17,207

Median Starting Salary

$51,268

#24

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

Texas State University
San Marcos, TX

Each year, Texas State University awards around 518 degrees to those studying Psychology, General, the institution’s most popular major....view more

Acceptance Rate

89%

Annual Degrees Awarded

7

SAT Score

990–1,200

Est. Net Price *

$15,307

Median Starting Salary

$50,777

#25

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

College for Creative Studies
Detroit, MI

At the College for Creative Studies, the most popular majors students study are Drafting and Design Technology/Technician, General, Animation, Interactive Technology, Video Graphics and Special Effects, and Illustration....view more

Acceptance Rate

93%

Annual Degrees Awarded

1

SAT Score

990–1,210

Est. Net Price *

$34,436

Median Starting Salary

$55,125

#26

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

Temple University
Philadelphia, PA

Each year, Temple University grants around 334 degrees to students majoring in Psychology, General, the school’s most popular major. Other often-pursued majors include Biology/Biological Sciences, General, Finance, General, Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences, and General....view more

Acceptance Rate

83%

Annual Degrees Awarded

1

SAT Score

1,030–1,240

Est. Net Price *

$29,641

Median Starting Salary

$54,028

#27

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

Jacksonville University
Jacksonville, FL

At Jacksonville University, the most popular majors students study are Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse, Kinesiology and Exercise Science, Psychology, and General. In fact, Jacksonville University grants 272 degrees every year to graduating Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse students....view more

Acceptance Rate

57%

Annual Degrees Awarded

5

SAT Score

1,140–1,280

Est. Net Price *

$25,745

Median Starting Salary

$50,170

#28

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

Pacific Northwest College of Art
Portland, OR

At Pacific Northwest College of Art, the most popular majors students pursue are Illustration, Digital Arts, and Painting. In fact, Pacific Northwest College of Art grants 23 degrees annually to Illustration majors....view more

Acceptance Rate

69%

Annual Degrees Awarded

2

SAT Score

--

Est. Net Price *

$42,195

Median Starting Salary

$53,618

#29

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

Ferris State University
Big Rapids, MI

Each year, Ferris State University grants around 222 degrees to those majoring in Criminal Justice/Police Science, the institution’s most popular major....view more

Acceptance Rate

81%

Annual Degrees Awarded

2

SAT Score

900–1,130

Est. Net Price *

$13,154

Median Starting Salary

$50,925

#30

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

Indiana University Indianapolis
Indianapolis, IN

Annually, Indiana University Indianapolis awards around 564 degrees to students majoring in Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse, the institution’s most popular major....view more

Acceptance Rate

82%

Annual Degrees Awarded

2

SAT Score

1,050–1,240

Est. Net Price *

$11,592

Median Starting Salary

$50,853

#31

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

Jacksonville State University
Jacksonville, AL

Annually, Jacksonville State University grants about 295 degrees to students majoring in Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse, which is the school’s most popular major....view more

Acceptance Rate

76%

Annual Degrees Awarded

6

SAT Score

940–1,190

Est. Net Price *

$14,511

Median Starting Salary

$49,644

#32

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

University of Massachusetts-Dartmouth
North Dartmouth, MA

At the University of Massachusetts-Dartmouth, the most popular majors students pursue are Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing, Other, Psychology, General, Marketing/Marketing Management, and General....view more

Acceptance Rate

92%

Annual Degrees Awarded

2

SAT Score

1,050–1,270

Est. Net Price *

$20,696

Median Starting Salary

$50,555

#33

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

Boise State University
Boise, ID

At Boise State University, the three most popular college majors students study are Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse, Business/Commerce, General, Psychology, and General. In fact, Boise State University awards 507 degrees every year to graduating Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse students....view more

Acceptance Rate

84%

Annual Degrees Awarded

3

SAT Score

1,050–1,220

Est. Net Price *

$19,037

Median Starting Salary

$50,101

#34

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

Full Sail University
Winter Park, FL

At Full Sail University, the three most popular college majors students study are Human Computer Interaction, Audiovisual Communications Technologies/Technicians, Other, and Digital Arts. In fact, Full Sail University grants 548 degrees every year to Human Computer Interaction majors....view more

Acceptance Rate

--

Annual Degrees Awarded

87

SAT Score

--

Est. Net Price *

$30,879

Median Starting Salary

$51,847

#35

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

AI Miami International University of Art and Design
Miami, FL

Every year, AI Miami International University of Art and Design grants about 27 degrees to students studying Interior Design, the school’s most popular major....view more

Acceptance Rate

--

Annual Degrees Awarded

7

SAT Score

--

Est. Net Price *

$32,971

Median Starting Salary

$51,847

*The estimated net prices above are College Raptor’s estimate. Please contact the college financial aid office for actual net cost figures.

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 466 Design and Visual Communications, General degrees granted each year at the Masters degree level, 27% percent of whom are men and the other 73% percent are women. Did you know that Florida has more students graduating with a degree in Design and Visual Communications, General than any other state? In fact, Florida awarded 102 degrees last year! The average starting salary for a graduate with a bachelor's degree in Design and Visual Communications, General is $45,300.

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Careers

The highest paying jobs for Design and Visual Communications, General majors include Web and Digital Interface Designers, Art, Drama, and Music Teachers, Postsecondary and Commercial and Industrial Designers. 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 Art, Drama, and Music Teachers, Postsecondary, Web and Digital Interface Designers and Graphic Designers.

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
466
Female Students
340 (72%)
Male Students
126 (27%)

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