Associate Degrees in Graphic Design
Education Levels of Graphic Design Majors
During the most recent year for which data is available, 1,885 people earned their associate degree in graphic design. This earns it the #68 spot on the list of the most popular associate degree programs in the nation.
The following table shows the number of diplomas awarded in graphic design at each degree level.
| Education Level | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s Degree | 5,545 |
| Associate Degree | 1,885 |
| Basic Certificate | 807 |
| Undergraduate Certificate | 776 |
| Master’s Degree | 162 |
| Graduate Certificate | 1 |
Earnings of Graphic Design Majors With Associate Degrees
We are unable to calculate the median earnings for graphic design majors with their associate degree due to lack of data.
Student Debt
The data on debt ranges for graphic design majors who have their associate degree is not available.
Student Diversity
More women than men pursue their associate degree in graphic design. About 60.9% of graduates with this degree are female.
| Gender | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Men | 737 |
| Women | 1,148 |
The racial-ethnic distribution of graphic design associate degree students is as follows:
| Race/Ethnicity | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Asian | 151 |
| Black or African American | 141 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 487 |
| White | 905 |
| International Students | 38 |
| Other Races/Ethnicities | 163 |
Most Popular Graphic Design Programs for Associate Degrees
There are 221 colleges that offer an associate degree in graphic design. Learn more about the most popular 20 below:
Madison Area Technical College tops the list of the most popular school in the U.S. for graphic design majors who are seeking their associate degree. Each year, around 13,000 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $4,386 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $4,386 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 48 people received their associate degree in graphic design from Madison College. Of these students, 67% were women and 6% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
Gateway Technical College comes in at #2 on our list of the most popular colleges offering associate degrees in graphic design. Roughly 7,800 attend the school each year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 47 people received their associate degree in graphic design from Gateway Technical College. Of these students, 65% were women and 29% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
The 3rd most popular school in the country for graphic design majors who are seeking their associate degree is Sierra College. Each year, around 17,500 students seeking various degrees attend the university. During the most recent year for which we have data, 45 people received their associate degree in graphic design from Sierra College. About 64% of this group were women, and 36% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
The New School is the 4th most popular school in the nation for students seeking an associate degree in graphic design. Roughly 9,000 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $54,995 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $51,702 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 40 people received their associate degree in graphic design from New School University. Of these students, 82% were women and 27% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
The 5th most popular school in the country for graphic design majors who are seeking their associate degree is Johnson County Community College. Roughly 13,800 attend the school each year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 34 people received their associate degree in graphic design from JCCC. About 74% of this group were women, and 19% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
El Centro College is the 7th most popular school in the nation for students seeking an associate degree in graphic design. Each year, around 74,700 students seeking various degrees attend the university. During the most recent year for which we have data, 30 people received their associate degree in graphic design from El Centro College. Of these students, 57% were women and 62% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
The 9th most popular school in the country for graphic design majors who are seeking their associate degree is Rasmussen University - Florida. Roughly 9,000 attend the school each year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 27 people received their associate degree in graphic design from Rasmussen University - Florida. About 77% of this group were women, and 38% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
Monroe Community College comes in at #9 on our list of the most popular colleges offering associate degrees in graphic design. Roughly 10,100 attend the school each year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 27 people received their associate degree in graphic design from Monroe Community College. Around 40% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 48% were women.
County College of Morris comes in at #9 on our list of the most popular colleges offering associate degrees in graphic design. Roughly 6,600 attend the school each year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 27 people received their associate degree in graphic design from County College of Morris. Of these students, 54% were women and 42% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
Cuyahoga Community College District comes in at #12 on our list of the most popular colleges offering associate degrees in graphic design. Each year, around 18,700 students seeking various degrees attend the university. During the most recent year for which we have data, 26 people received their associate degree in graphic design from Cuyahoga Community College District. Of these students, 73% were women and 53% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
The 12th most popular school in the country for graphic design majors who are seeking their associate degree is Saint Louis Community College. Each year, around 15,200 students seeking various degrees attend the university. During the most recent year for which we have data, 26 people received their associate degree in graphic design from Saint Louis Community College. Around 15% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 44% were women.
Santa Monica College is the 12th most popular school in the nation for students seeking an associate degree in graphic design. Each year, around 25,900 students seeking various degrees attend the university. During the most recent year for which we have data, 26 people received their associate degree in graphic design from SMC. Of these students, 57% were women and 80% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
College of Southern Nevada is the 15th most popular school in the nation for students seeking an associate degree in graphic design. Roughly 29,900 attend the school each year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 25 people received their associate degree in graphic design from CSN. Of these students, 67% were women and 61% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
The 16th most popular school in the country for graphic design majors who are seeking their associate degree is Western Technical College. Each year, around 4,200 students seeking various degrees attend the university. During the most recent year for which we have data, 24 people received their associate degree in graphic design from Western Technical College. About 94% of this group were women, and 19% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
Waukesha County Technical College is the 16th most popular school in the nation for students seeking an associate degree in graphic design. Each year, around 6,900 students seeking various degrees attend the university. During the most recent year for which we have data, 24 people received their associate degree in graphic design from WCTC. About 60% of this group were women, and 20% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
Foothill College is the 18th most popular school in the nation for students seeking an associate degree in graphic design. Roughly 14,600 attend the school each year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 23 people received their associate degree in graphic design from Foothill College. Around 33% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 47% were women.
South Texas College is the 18th most popular school in the nation for students seeking an associate degree in graphic design. Each year, around 28,200 students seeking various degrees attend the university. During the most recent year for which we have data, 23 people received their associate degree in graphic design from South Texas College. Around 95% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 41% were women.
Sussex County Community College comes in at #20 on our list of the most popular colleges offering associate degrees in graphic design. Each year, around 2,100 students seeking various degrees attend the university. During the most recent year for which we have data, 22 people received their associate degree in graphic design from Sussex County Community College. Around 31% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 38% were women.
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Related Majors
Below are some popular majors that are similar to graphic design that offer associate degrees.
| Major | Annual Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|
| Commercial & Advertising Art | 1,420 |
| Interior Design | 1,385 |
| Visual Communications | 962 |
| Fashion Design | 862 |
| Game & Interactive Media Design | 454 |
References
*The racial-ethnic minority student count is calculated by taking the total number of students and subtracting white students, international students, and students whose race/ethnicity was unknown. This number is then divided by the total number of students at the school to obtain the percentage of racial-ethnic minorities.
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