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

AddInfoCollege Name Degrees Awarded/
Percentage
SelectivityTuition
 American Intercontinental University
Houston, TX
 17
(41.5%)
 $14,760 
The Art Institute of Dallas
Dallas, TX
 40
(33.9%)
Highly Selective$24,561 
Texas State University-San Marcos
San Marcos, TX
 117
(2.3%)
Less Selective$12,520 
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Saint Edward's University
Austin, TX
 13
(1.4%)
Moderately Selective$22,550 
West Texas A & M University
Canyon, TX
 12
(1.0%)
Moderately Selective$12,276 
Texas Christian University
Fort Worth, TX
 14
(0.9%)
Moderately Selective$26,948 
Lamar University
Beaumont, TX
 9
(0.8%)
Moderately Selective$14,444 
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The University of Texas at El Paso
El Paso, TX
 16
(0.6%)
Less Selective$14,621 
Texas A & M University-Commerce
Commerce, TX
 7
(0.5%)
Moderately Selective$13,380 
Hardin-Simmons University
Abilene, TX
 2
(0.5%)
Highly Selective$18,380 
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Degrees awarded represents the number of bachelor's degrees awarded among the 2007-2008 graduating class.