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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 10 New York Colleges with the highest percentage of Graphic Design among the 2007-2008 graduating class.

AddInfoCollege Name Degrees Awarded/
Percentage
SelectivityTuition
Briarcliffe College
Bethpage, NY
 77
(32.4%)
Open Admissions$17,568 
School of Visual Arts
New York, NY
 156
(23.1%)
Less Selective$25,500 
Pratt Institute-Main
Brooklyn, NY
 88
(12.8%)
Highly Selective$32,990 
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Sage College of Albany
Albany, NY
 22
(9.7%)
 $19,290 
Fashion Institute of Technology
New York, NY
 58
(4.8%)
Highly Selective$10,682 
Saint Thomas Aquinas College
Sparkill, NY
 11
(3.7%)
Less Selective$20,000 
Daemen College
Amherst, NY
 7
(2.7%)
Moderately Selective$19,870 
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CUNY Queens College
Flushing, NY
 12
(0.5%)
Highly Selective$9,087 
St. John's University-New York
Queens, NY
 10
(0.5%)
Moderately Selective$26,200 
CUNY Lehman College
Bronx, NY
 5
(0.4%)
Highly Selective$8,980 
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Degrees awarded represents the number of bachelor's degrees awarded among the 2007-2008 graduating class.