Bachelor’s Degrees in Graphic Design
Education Levels of Graphic Design Majors
During the most recent year for which data is available, 5,545 people earned their bachelor's degree in graphic design. This makes it the 84th most popular bachelor's degree program in the country.
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 Bachelor’s Degrees
At this time, we do not have the data to estimate the median earnings for this class of people.
Student Debt
The data on debt ranges for graphic design majors who have their bachelor's degree is not available.
Student Diversity
More women than men pursue their bachelor's degree in graphic design. About 69.4% of graduates with this degree are female.
| Gender | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Men | 1,695 |
| Women | 3,850 |
The racial-ethnic distribution of graphic design bachelor’s degree students is as follows:
| Race/Ethnicity | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Asian | 472 |
| Black or African American | 427 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 853 |
| White | 3,014 |
| International Students | 222 |
| Other Races/Ethnicities | 557 |
Most Popular Graphic Design Programs for Bachelor’s Degrees
There are 350 colleges that offer a bachelor’s degree in graphic design. Learn more about the most popular 20 below:
Southern New Hampshire University tops the list of the most popular school in the U.S. for graphic design majors who are seeking their bachelor's degree. Roughly 134,300 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $15,450 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $19,467 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 388 people received their bachelor's degree in graphic design from SNHU. About 68% of this group were women, and 30% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
California State Polytechnic University - Pomona comes in at #3 on our list of the most popular colleges offering bachelor's degrees in graphic design. Each year, around 30,000 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $5,742 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $7,176 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 113 people received their bachelor's degree in graphic design from Cal Poly Pomona. Around 80% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 59% were women.
Liberty University is the 4th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a bachelor's degree in graphic design. Each year, around 93,300 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $15,015 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $7,740 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 92 people received their bachelor's degree in graphic design from Liberty University. Of these students, 78% were women and 18% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
Portland State University comes in at #5 on our list of the most popular colleges offering bachelor's degrees in graphic design. Roughly 23,600 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $8,694 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $15,279 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 83 people received their bachelor's degree in graphic design from Portland State University. About 65% of this group were women, and 44% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
The 6th most popular school in the country for graphic design majors who are seeking their bachelor's degree is Iowa State University. Each year, around 31,800 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $8,982 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $10,996 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 79 people received their bachelor's degree in graphic design from Iowa State. About 78% of this group were women, and 15% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
University of Minnesota - Twin Cities comes in at #7 on our list of the most popular colleges offering bachelor's degrees in graphic design. Each year, around 52,000 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $14,496 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $19,116 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 75 people received their bachelor's degree in graphic design from UMN Twin Cities. About 71% of this group were women, and 20% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
The 7th most popular school in the country for graphic design majors who are seeking their bachelor's degree is Art Center College of Design. Each year, around 2,100 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $50,606 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $53,484 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 75 people received their bachelor's degree in graphic design from Art Center College of Design. Of these students, 64% were women and 59% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
Pratt Institute - Main is the 9th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a bachelor's degree in graphic design. Roughly 4,300 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $57,659 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $37,044 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 71 people received their bachelor's degree in graphic design from Pratt Institute. About 85% of this group were women, and 44% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
Columbia College Chicago is the 10th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a bachelor's degree in graphic design. Each year, around 6,700 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $30,734 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $1,270 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 69 people received their bachelor's degree in graphic design from Columbia. Around 60% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 66% were women.
The 10th most popular school in the country for graphic design majors who are seeking their bachelor's degree is Grand Canyon University. Each year, around 103,400 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $16,390 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $10,138 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 69 people received their bachelor's degree in graphic design from Grand Canyon University. Of these students, 75% were women and 38% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
The 12th most popular school in the country for graphic design majors who are seeking their bachelor's degree is Maryland Institute College of Art. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $53,160 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $53,160 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 63 people received their bachelor's degree in graphic design from MICA.
The 12th most popular school in the country for graphic design majors who are seeking their bachelor's degree is Temple University. Each year, around 37,200 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $21,023 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $21,042 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 63 people received their bachelor's degree in graphic design from Temple. About 72% of this group were women, and 34% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
Oakland University is the 14th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a bachelor's degree in graphic design. Roughly 18,500 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $16,429 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $20,979 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 58 people received their bachelor's degree in graphic design from Oakland. Of these students, 71% were women and 16% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
University of Nevada - Las Vegas is the 15th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a bachelor's degree in graphic design. Each year, around 31,100 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $8,354 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $6,119 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 56 people received their bachelor's degree in graphic design from UNLV. Around 86% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 75% were women.
Virginia Commonwealth University is the 15th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a bachelor's degree in graphic design. Each year, around 29,000 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $12,850 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $13,404 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 56 people received their bachelor's degree in graphic design from VCU. Around 46% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 73% were women.
The 17th most popular school in the country for graphic design majors who are seeking their bachelor's degree is Bellevue University. Each year, around 13,000 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $8,136 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $11,682 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 54 people received their bachelor's degree in graphic design from Bellevue University. About 73% of this group were women, and 34% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
The 18th most popular school in the country for graphic design majors who are seeking their bachelor's degree is California Baptist University. Roughly 11,300 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $37,570 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $14,184 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 52 people received their bachelor's degree in graphic design from Cal Baptist. About 65% of this group were women, and 44% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
The 19th most popular school in the country for graphic design majors who are seeking their bachelor's degree is University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign. Each year, around 52,600 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $14,768 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $15,545 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 51 people received their bachelor's degree in graphic design from UIUC. Of these students, 73% were women and 48% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
The 20th most popular school in the country for graphic design majors who are seeking their bachelor's degree is Northeastern University. Roughly 22,900 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $62,000 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $27,728 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 49 people received their bachelor's degree in graphic design from Northeastern. Around 36% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 74% were women.
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Related Majors
Below are some popular majors that are similar to graphic design that offer bachelor’s degrees.
| Major | Annual Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|
| Visual Communications | 2,827 |
| Interior Design | 2,824 |
| Illustration | 2,524 |
| Fashion Design | 1,754 |
| Other Design & Applied Arts | 1,208 |
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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