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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 13 Massachusetts Colleges with the highest percentage of Graphic Design among the 2007-2008 graduating class.

AddInfoCollege Name Degrees Awarded/
Percentage
SelectivityTuition
 The New England Institute of Art
Brookline, MA
 52
(24.9%)
Highly Selective$21,950 
Massachusetts College of Art and Design
Boston, MA
 33
(12.0%)
Moderately Selective$23,000 
Montserrat College of Art
Beverly, MA
 3
(6.1%)
Open Admissions$23,320 
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Becker College
Worcester, MA
 9
(6.0%)
Less Selective$24,780 
Lasell College
Newton, MA
 12
(4.5%)
Moderately Selective$23,950 
Newbury College-Brookline
Brookline, MA
 6
(3.2%)
Open Admissions$22,000 
Suffolk University
Boston, MA
 24
(2.3%)
Less Selective$25,954 
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Bridgewater State College
Bridgewater, MA
 23
(1.6%)
Moderately Selective$12,377 
Emmanuel College
Boston, MA
 7
(1.5%)
Moderately Selective$28,350 
Anna Maria College
Paxton, MA
 2
(1.4%)
Less Selective$25,850 
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Degrees awarded represents the number of bachelor's degrees awarded among the 2007-2008 graduating class.