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Overview for Graphic Design

A program that prepares 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, communication skills and commercial art business operations.

Careers for Graphic Design Majors

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

Colleges Offering a Major in Graphic Design

Top 6 Colorado Colleges with the highest percentage of Graphic Design among the 2007-2008 graduating class.

AddInfoCollege Name Degrees Awarded/
Percentage
SelectivityTuition
The Art Institute of Colorado
Denver, CO
 39
(12.0%)
Highly Selective$23,608 
Rocky Mountain College of Art and Design
Denver, CO
 8
(9.3%)
Less Selective$22,992 
Colorado Technical University
Colorado Springs, CO
 15
(7.1%)
Open Admissions$11,665 
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Colorado Technical University
Greenwood Village, CO
 2
(4.8%)
Open Admissions$10,605 
Mesa State College
Grand Junction, CO
 17
(3.2%)
Less Selective$13,512 
University of Denver
Denver, CO
 9
(0.8%)
Moderately Selective$33,810 
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Degrees awarded represents the number of bachelor's degrees awarded among the 2007-2008 graduating class.