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#1 #1 Best College for Graphic Design in the U.S. Art Center College of Design Pasadena, CA At the Art Center College of Design, the three most popular college majors students pursue are Illustration, Animation, Interactive Technology, Video Graphics and Special Effects, and Graphic Design....view more Acceptance Rate 79% Annual Degrees Awarded 25 SAT Score -- Median Starting Salary $50,252
#2 #2 Best College for Graphic Design in the U.S. Otis College of Art and Design Los Angeles, CA At Otis College of Art and Design, the three most popular college majors students pursue are Digital Arts, Fashion/Apparel Design, Fine/Studio Arts, and General. In fact, Otis College of Art and Design awards 123 degrees annually to graduating Digital Arts students....view more Acceptance Rate 80% Annual Degrees Awarded 14 SAT Score 1,270–1,400 Median Starting Salary $50,774
#3 #3 Best College for Graphic Design in the U.S. Yale University New Haven, CT Yale offers students seventy possible majors, which must be declared by sophomore or junior years, but students are always welcome to change. Some of the top majors currently are Econometrics and Quantitative Economics, Computer and Information Sciences, General, History, General, Political Science and Government, General,......view more Acceptance Rate 5% Annual Degrees Awarded 18 SAT Score 1,470–1,570 Median Starting Salary $44,796
#4 #4 Best College for Graphic Design in the U.S. Boston University Boston, MA At Boston University, the most popular majors students pursue are Business Administration and Management, General, Computer Science, Psychology, and General. In fact, Boston University grants 812 degrees per year to graduating Business Administration and Management, General students....view more Acceptance Rate 13% Annual Degrees Awarded 21 SAT Score 1,430–1,530 Median Starting Salary $52,307
#5 #5 Best College for Graphic Design in the U.S. Iowa State University Ames, IA Annually, Iowa State University grants about 319 degrees to those studying Mechanical Engineering, the institution’s most popular major. Other often-pursued majors include Finance, General, Marketing/Marketing Management, General, and Kinesiology and Exercise Science....view more Acceptance Rate 88% Annual Degrees Awarded 11 SAT Score 1,100–1,330 Median Starting Salary $53,889
#6 #6 Best College for Graphic Design in the U.S. University of Illinois Chicago Chicago, IL Every year, the University of Illinois Chicago awards about 402 degrees to those studying Computer Science, which is the institution’s most popular major. Other often-pursued majors include Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse, Biology/Biological Sciences, General, Psychology, and General....view more Acceptance Rate 76% Annual Degrees Awarded 10 SAT Score 1,040–1,320 Median Starting Salary $48,408
#7 #7 Best College for Graphic Design 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 24 SAT Score 1,060–1,290 Median Starting Salary $49,260
#8 #8 Best College for Graphic Design in the U.S. University of Denver Denver, CO Annually, the University of Denver awards about 170 degrees to students studying Psychology, General, the institution’s most popular major. Other popular majors include Finance, General, Marketing/Marketing Management, General, and International Relations and Affairs....view more Acceptance Rate 85% Annual Degrees Awarded 4 SAT Score 1,200–1,390 Median Starting Salary $53,253
#9 #9 Best College for Graphic Design in the U.S. Marywood University Scranton, PA At Marywood University, the most popular majors students study are Architecture, Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse, Biology/Biological Sciences, and General. In fact, Marywood University awards 44 degrees per year to graduating Architecture students....view more Acceptance Rate 79% Annual Degrees Awarded 3 SAT Score 970–1,370 Median Starting Salary $55,082
#10 #10 Best College for Graphic Design in the U.S. Oklahoma State University-Main Campus Stillwater, OK At Oklahoma State University-Main Campus, the most popular majors students pursue are Business Administration and Management, General, Marketing/Marketing Management, General, Psychology, and General....view more Acceptance Rate 74% Annual Degrees Awarded 2 SAT Score 1,050–1,280 Median Starting Salary $49,731
#11 #11 Best College for Graphic Design in the U.S. Ohio University-Main Campus Athens, OH Each year, Ohio University-Main Campus grants around 1035 degrees to students studying Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse, the school’s most popular major. Other popular majors include Psychology, General, Marketing/Marketing Management, General, and Speech Communication and Rhetoric....view more Acceptance Rate 87% Annual Degrees Awarded 1 SAT Score 1,140–1,310 Median Starting Salary $52,405
#12 #12 Best College for Graphic Design in the U.S. Mississippi Christian University Clinton, MS At Mississippi Christian University, the most popular majors students study are Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse, Kinesiology and Exercise Science, Psychology, and General....view more Acceptance Rate 84% Annual Degrees Awarded 1 SAT Score 1,110–1,340 Median Starting Salary $49,669
#13 #13 Best College for Graphic Design in the U.S. Atlantic University Guaynabo, PR At Atlantic University, the most popular majors students study are Computer Graphics, Web Page, Digital/Multimedia and Information Resources Design, Animation, Interactive Technology, and Video Graphics and Special Effects....view more Acceptance Rate 100% Annual Degrees Awarded 16 SAT Score -- Median Starting Salary $45,274
#14 #14 Best College for Graphic Design in the U.S. PENSACOLA CHRISTIAN COLLEGE Pensacola, FL At PENSACOLA CHRISTIAN COLLEGE, the most popular majors students pursue are Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse, Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies, General, Business Administration and Management, and General....view more Acceptance Rate -- Annual Degrees Awarded 7 SAT Score -- Median Starting Salary $51,847
#15 #15 Best College for Graphic Design in the U.S. Cranbrook Academy of Art Bloomfield Hills, MI Acceptance Rate -- Annual Degrees Awarded 4 SAT Score -- Median Starting Salary $51,847
#16 #16 Best College for Graphic Design in the U.S. Vermont College of Fine Arts Montpelier, VT Acceptance Rate -- Annual Degrees Awarded 5 SAT Score -- Median Starting Salary $51,847
#17 #17 Best College for Graphic Design in the U.S. Suffolk University Boston, MA Each year, Suffolk University grants about 84 degrees to those studying Business Administration and Management, General, which is the school’s most popular major. Other often-pursued majors include Psychology, General, Marketing/Marketing Management, General, Finance, and General....view more Acceptance Rate 82% Annual Degrees Awarded 5 SAT Score 1,110–1,310 Median Starting Salary $52,506
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About Graphic Design

Graphic Design programs prepare individuals to apply artistic and computer techniques to the interpretation of technical and commercial concepts. Includes instruction in computer-assisted art and design, printmaking, concepts sketching, technical drawing, color theory, imaging, studio technique, still and life modeling, multimedia applications, communication skills and commercial art business operations.

Of the 171 Graphic Design degrees granted each year at the Masters degree level, 34% percent of whom are men and the other 66% percent are women. Did you know that California has more students graduating with a degree in Graphic Design than any other state? In fact, California granted 39 degrees last year! The average annual income for a graduate with a bachelor's degree in Graphic Design is $41,200.

Popularity of Graphic Design Degrees in the U.S.

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Careers

The highest paying jobs for Graphic Design majors include Art Directors, Web and Digital Interface Designers and Special Effects Artists and Animators. However, another thing to think about is how much demand there is for specific jobs. Careers that are in high need that a degree in Graphic Design can prepare you for are Art, Drama, and Music Teachers, Postsecondary, Graphic Designers and Art Directors.

Top Paying Careers

These are the highest paying careers for Graphic Design majors.

Most In-Demand Careers

These are the careers in highest demand for Graphic Design majors.

Student Demographics

Total Students

171

Female Students

113 (66%)

Male Students

58 (33%)

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#1 Best College for Graphic Design in the U.S.

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$50,252

#2 Best College for Graphic Design in the U.S.

80%

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1,270–1,400

$50,774

#3 Best College for Graphic Design in the U.S.

5%

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1,470–1,570

$44,796

#4 Best College for Graphic Design in the U.S.

13%

21

1,430–1,530

$52,307

#5 Best College for Graphic Design in the U.S.

88%

11

1,100–1,330

$53,889

#6 Best College for Graphic Design in the U.S.

76%

10

1,040–1,320

$48,408

#7 Best College for Graphic Design in the U.S.

99%

24

1,060–1,290

$49,260

#8 Best College for Graphic Design in the U.S.

85%

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1,200–1,390

$53,253

#9 Best College for Graphic Design in the U.S.

79%

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970–1,370

$55,082

#10 Best College for Graphic Design in the U.S.

74%

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1,050–1,280

$49,731

#11 Best College for Graphic Design in the U.S.

87%

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1,140–1,310

$52,405

#12 Best College for Graphic Design in the U.S.

84%

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1,110–1,340

$49,669

#13 Best College for Graphic Design in the U.S.

100%

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#14 Best College for Graphic Design in the U.S.

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#15 Best College for Graphic Design in the U.S.

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#16 Best College for Graphic Design in the U.S.

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