Visual Communications at Harrisburg Area Community College
If you are interested in studying Visual Communications, take a look at what Harrisburg Area Community College. The following information will help you decide if it is a good fit for you.
Harrisburg Area Community College is in Harrisburg, PA.
During the most recent reporting year, 20 visual communications degrees were granted at Harrisburg Area Community College.
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Online & Distance Learning at Harrisburg Area Community College
Online coursework is an option at Harrisburg Area Community College. Among 12,585 students, 5,765 (46%) were enrolled entirely in distance education and 3,380 (27%) took at least some classes online.
Student Demographics & Diversity
Below you’ll find the composition of Visual Communications graduates at Harrisburg Area Community College, by degree type.
Program-wide, Visual Communications graduates at Harrisburg Area Community College are 80% women (16) and 20% men (4).
Visual Communications Associate’s Program at Harrisburg Area Community College
Of the 20 associate’s visual communications graduates at Harrisburg Area Community College, 80% were women (16) and 20% were men (4).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Visual Communications associate’s degree recipients at Harrisburg Area Community College.
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| White | 10 |
| Hispanic / Latino | 2 |
| Black / African American | 1 |
| Asian | 2 |
| Two or More Races | 3 |
| International (Nonresident) | 1 |
| Unknown | 1 |
Racial-ethnic minorities make up 40% of Visual Communications associate’s degree recipients at Harrisburg Area Community College, higher than the national average of 36%.*
*The racial-ethnic minorities figure is the total number of graduates minus White, international (nonresident), and unknown-race graduates.
Top-Paying Careers for Visual Communications Graduates
Graduates of the Visual Communications program at Harrisburg Area Community College go on to a range of careers. Below are the best-paid careers for Visual Communications graduates, ordered by median annual salary:
| Occupation | Nationwide Median Wage |
|---|---|
| Set and Exhibit Designers | $109,049 |
| Web and Digital Interface Designers | $88,198 |
| Designers, All Other | $73,407 |
| Graphic Designers | $66,386 |
| Video Game Designers | $62,617 |
| Commercial and Industrial Designers | $56,384 |
| 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
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