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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 12 Pennsylvania Colleges with the highest percentage of Graphic Design among the 2007-2008 graduating class.

AddInfoCollege Name Degrees Awarded/
Percentage
SelectivityTuition
 The Art Institute of Philadelphia
Philadelphia, PA
 99
(22.0%)
Highly Selective$22,155 
Moore College of Art and Design
Philadelphia, PA
 9
(10.5%)
Moderately Selective$27,718 
The University of the Arts
Philadelphia, PA
 41
(9.1%)
Highly Selective$30,600 
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Philadelphia University
Philadelphia, PA
 31
(5.5%)
Less Selective$26,800 
Cabrini College
Radnor, PA
 13
(4.1%)
Moderately Selective$30,010 
Marywood University
Scranton, PA
 11
(3.1%)
Less Selective$25,390 
Susquehanna University
Selinsgrove, PA
 14
(3.1%)
Less Selective$31,080 
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California University of Pennsylvania
California, PA
 19
(1.5%)
Moderately Selective$10,622 
Drexel University
Philadelphia, PA
 27
(1.1%)
Moderately Selective$30,440 
East Stroudsburg University of Pennsylvania
East Stroudsburg, PA
 9
(0.7%)
Most Selective$15,221 
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Degrees awarded represents the number of bachelor's degrees awarded among the 2007-2008 graduating class.