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Overview for 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.

Careers for Computer Graphics Majors

A major in Computer Graphics is highly relevant for the following careers. National averages for wages in each career is provided.

Colleges Offering a Major in Computer Graphics

Top 42 U.S. Colleges with the highest percentage of Computer Graphics among the 2007-2008 graduating class.

AddInfoCollege Name Degrees Awarded/
Percentage
SelectivityTuition
 Atlantic College
Guaynabo, PR
 115
(91.3%)
Open Admissions$5,495 
 Collins College
Tempe, AZ
 182
(50.3%)
Open Admissions$31,175 
 The Art Institute of California-San Francisco
San Francisco, CA
 81
(28.1%)
Highly Selective$22,918 
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 The Art Institute of California-Orange County
Santa Ana, CA
 59
(24.2%)
Highly Selective$23,384 
The Art Institute of Phoenix
Phoenix, AZ
 41
(21.8%)
 $22,562 
 The Art Institute of Las Vegas
Henderson, NV
 25
(20.8%)
 $25,544 
The Art Institute of Atlanta
Atlanta, GA
 64
(19.9%)
Highly Selective$23,420 
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 Westwood College-Denver South
Denver, CO
 13
(19.4%)
 $13,889 
The Art Institute of California-San Diego
San Diego, CA
 59
(16.8%)
Highly Selective$23,170 
 Full Sail University
Winter Park, FL
 236
(14.1%)
Open Admissions$30,296 
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Degrees awarded represents the number of bachelor's degrees awarded among the 2007-2008 graduating class.