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Graphic Design at American University

What traits are you looking for in a school for Graphic Design, you may want to check out the program at American University. We’ve gathered the following information to help you decide.

American University sits in Washington, DC.

For the most recent IPEDS reporting year, 13 graphic design graduations were recorded at American University.

Studying Online at American University

Online coursework is an option at American University. Among 12,321 students, 895 (7%) were enrolled entirely in distance education and 1,822 (15%) took at least some classes online.

Student Demographics & Diversity

Below you’ll find the composition of Graphic Design graduates at American University, broken down by degree level.

Looking at the program as a whole, Graphic Design graduates at American University are 85% women (11) and 15% men (2).

Graphic Design Bachelor’s Program at American University

Of the 13 bachelor’s graphic design graduates at American University, 85% were women (11) and 15% were men (2).

The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Graphic Design bachelor’s degree recipients at American University.

Race / Ethnicity	Number of Graduates
White	5
Hispanic / Latino	2
Black / African American	1
Asian	2
Two or More Races	1
International (Nonresident)	1
Unknown	1

Minority students account for 46% of Graphic Design bachelor’s degree recipients at American University, above the national average of 35%.*

*The racial-ethnic minorities figure is the total number of graduates minus White, international (nonresident), and unknown-race graduates.

Highest-Paying Careers for Graphic Design Graduates

Those who complete Graphic Design program at American University go on to a range of careers. The table below ranks the highest-paying careers for Graphic Design majors, ordered by median annual salary:

Occupation	Nationwide Median Wage
Art Directors	$103,285
Web and Digital Interface Designers	$88,198
Artists and Related Workers, All Other	$83,610
Graphic Designers	$66,386
Video Game Designers	$62,617
Special Effects Artists and Animators	$57,836
Art, Drama, and Music Teachers, Postsecondary	$46,983

References

• IPEDS — Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System
• U.S. Department of Education — College Scorecard
• O*NET Online (Bureau of Labor Statistics)
• National Center for Education Statistics

More about our data sources and methodologies.