Visual Communications at Northwestern University
If you are interested in studying Visual Communications, consider the program at Northwestern University. Get started with the following essential facts.
Northwestern University sits in Evanston, IL.
In the most recent year for which we have data, 11 visual communications degrees were awarded at Northwestern University.
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Online & Distance Learning at Northwestern University
Distance learning is available at Northwestern University. Among 23,856 students, 781 (3%) studied exclusively online and 1,509 (6%) took at least some classes online.
Student Demographics & Diversity
Take a look at the diversity of Visual Communications graduates at Northwestern University, by degree type.
Program-wide, Visual Communications graduates at Northwestern University are 82% women (9) and 18% men (2).
Visual Communications Master’s Program at Northwestern University
Of the 11 master’s visual communications graduates at Northwestern University, 82% were women (9) and 18% were men (2).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Visual Communications master’s degree recipients at Northwestern University.
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| White | 5 |
| Hispanic / Latino | 2 |
| International (Nonresident) | 4 |
Minority students account for 18% of Visual Communications master’s degree recipients at Northwestern University, lower than the national average of 32%.*
*The racial-ethnic minorities figure is the total number of graduates minus White, international (nonresident), and unknown-race graduates.
Highest-Paying Careers for Visual Communications Graduates
Those who complete Visual Communications program at Northwestern University pursue many career paths. 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
More about our data sources and methodologies.