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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 North Carolina Colleges with the highest percentage of Graphic Design among the 2007-2008 graduating class.

AddInfoCollege Name Degrees Awarded/
Percentage
SelectivityTuition
The Art Institute of Charlotte
Charlotte, NC
 17
(21.0%)
 $20,698 
North Carolina A & T State University
Greensboro, NC
 46
(3.9%)
Moderately Selective$13,482 
Meredith College
Raleigh, NC
 12
(3.4%)
Moderately Selective$23,550 
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Chowan University
Murfreesboro, NC
 3
(3.2%)
Moderately Selective$18,120 
Lees-McRae College
Banner Elk, NC
 5
(2.4%)
Moderately Selective$20,500 
Appalachian State University
Boone, NC
 60
(2.3%)
Moderately Selective$12,322 
Elizabeth City State University
Elizabeth City, NC
 7
(1.8%)
Less Selective$11,936 
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Campbell University Inc
Buies Creek, NC
 9
(1.1%)
Moderately Selective$20,350 
Lenoir-Rhyne University
Hickory, NC
 2
(0.7%)
Less Selective$23,070 
North Carolina State University at Raleigh
Raleigh, NC
 20
(0.4%)
Moderately Selective$16,158 
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Degrees awarded represents the number of bachelor's degrees awarded among the 2007-2008 graduating class.