Visual Communications at Purdue University-Main Campus
If you plan to study Visual Communications, take a look at what Purdue University-Main Campus. The following information will help you decide if it is a good fit for you.
Purdue University-Main Campus is located in West Lafayette, IN.
In the most recent year for which we have data, 29 visual communications graduations were recorded at Purdue University-Main Campus.
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Online Class Availability at Purdue University-Main Campus
Distance learning is available at Purdue University-Main Campus. Among 58,658 students, 4,902 (8%) studied exclusively online and 16,751 (29%) took at least some classes online.
Student Demographics & Diversity
Below you’ll find the composition of Visual Communications graduates at Purdue University-Main Campus, by degree type.
Across all degree levels, Visual Communications graduates at Purdue University-Main Campus are 76% women (22) and 24% men (7).
Visual Communications Bachelor’s Program at Purdue University-Main Campus
Of the 29 bachelor’s visual communications graduates at Purdue University-Main Campus, 76% were women (22) and 24% were men (7).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Visual Communications bachelor’s degree recipients at Purdue University-Main Campus.
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| White | 18 |
| Hispanic / Latino | 1 |
| Black / African American | 2 |
| Asian | 1 |
| Two or More Races | 1 |
| International (Nonresident) | 2 |
| Unknown | 4 |
Minority students account for 17% of Visual Communications bachelor’s degree recipients at Purdue University-Main Campus, lower than the national average of 43%.*
*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 Purdue University-Main Campus go on to a range of careers. The table below ranks the highest-paying 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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