Visual Communications at Virginia Western Community College
If you are interested in studying Visual Communications, take a look at what Virginia Western Community College. The following information will help you decide if it is a good fit for you.
Virginia Western Community College is located in Roanoke, VA.
During the most recent reporting year, 15 visual communications degrees were awarded at Virginia Western Community College.
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Online & Distance Learning at Virginia Western Community College
Many students take online classes at Virginia Western Community College. Of 6,332 students, 1,354 (21%) were enrolled entirely in distance education and 1,540 (24%) took at least some classes online.
Student Demographics & Diversity
Below you’ll find the student demographics for Visual Communications graduates at Virginia Western Community College, by degree type.
Looking at the program as a whole, Visual Communications graduates at Virginia Western Community College are 80% women (12) and 20% men (3).
Visual Communications Associate’s Program at Virginia Western Community College
Of the 15 associate’s visual communications degrees awarded at Virginia Western Community College, 80% were women (12) and 20% were men (3).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Visual Communications associate’s degree recipients at Virginia Western Community College.
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| White | 12 |
| Hispanic / Latino | 1 |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 1 |
| Two or More Races | 1 |
Minority students account for 20% of Visual Communications associate’s degree recipients at Virginia Western Community College, lower 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.
Best-Paid Careers for Visual Communications Graduates
Those who complete Visual Communications program at Virginia Western Community College pursue many career paths. The table below ranks the top-paying careers for Visual Communications majors, 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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