Graphic Design at Foothill College
If you plan to study Graphic Design, consider the program at Foothill College. The following information will help you decide if it is a good fit for you.
Foothill College is located in Los Altos Hills, CA.
In the most recent year for which we have data, 23 graphic design graduations were recorded at Foothill College.
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Online Class Availability at Foothill College
Many students take online classes at Foothill College. Of 12,949 students, 5,985 (46%) were enrolled entirely in distance education and 3,019 (23%) took at least some classes online.
Student Demographics & Diversity
The following sections describe the composition of Graphic Design graduates at Foothill College, by degree type.
Across all degree levels, Graphic Design graduates at Foothill College are 70% women (16) and 30% men (7).
Graphic Design Associate’s Program at Foothill College
Among the 15 associate’s graphic design degrees awarded at Foothill College, 60% were women (9) and 40% were men (6).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Graphic Design associate’s degree recipients at Foothill College.
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| White | 4 |
| Hispanic / Latino | 2 |
| Asian | 3 |
| Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander | 1 |
| Two or More Races | 2 |
| International (Nonresident) | 3 |
Minority students account for 53% of Graphic Design associate’s degree recipients at Foothill College, higher than the national average of 47%.*
*The racial-ethnic minorities figure is the total number of graduates minus White, international (nonresident), and unknown-race graduates.
Best-Paid Careers for Graphic Design Graduates
Graduates of the Graphic Design program at Foothill College work across a variety of fields. The table below ranks the highest-paying careers for Graphic Design graduates, 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.