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Graphic Design in Illinois

Graphic Design Schools in Illinois

Jobs for Graphic Design Grads in Illinois

There are 16,700 people in the state and 502,570 people in the nation working in Graphic Design jobs.

Graphic Design Jobs Nationwide vs. IL

Wages for Graphic Design Jobs in Illinois

In this state, Graphic Design grads earn an average of $80,612. Nationwide, they make an average of $92,535.

Graphic Design Wages Nationwide vs. IL

There are 8 colleges in Illinois that offer Graphic Design degrees in our data. Learn about the most popular 8 below:

Grads earn a median early-career salary of $24,908 after earning their degree at this institution. About 91% of those who apply are admitted. 64% of full-time students return after their first year.

One year after graduating, alumni of this school earn a median of $53,513 a year. About 44% of those who apply are admitted. 94% of full-time students return after their first year.

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DePaul University

Chicago

Graduates earn a median salary of $47,990 in their first year after graduation. About 74% of those who apply are admitted. The full-time student retention rate is 87%.

Graduates earn a median salary of $38,826 in their first year after graduation. In-state undergraduate tuition runs about $4,530 a year.

Graduates earn a median salary of $47,662 in their first year after graduation. The school admits about 78% of applicants. The full-time student retention rate is 78%.

Graduates earn a median salary of $42,791 in their first year after graduation. Undergrads from Illinois pay around $3,180 a year in tuition.

Graduates earn a median salary of $45,487 in their first year after graduation. The school admits about 70% of applicants. The full-time student retention rate is 61%.

One year after graduating, alumni of this school earn a median of $40,524 a year. In-state undergraduate tuition runs about $3,822 a year.

Graphic Design Careers in IL

Some of the careers Graphic Design majors go into include:

Job Title Nationwide Job Growth Nationwide Median Salary
Art, Drama, and Music Teachers, Postsecondary $46,983
Web and Digital Interface Designers $88,198
Artists and Related Workers, All Other $83,610
Graphic Designers $66,386
Video Game Designers $62,617
Art Directors $103,285
Special Effects Artists and Animators $57,836

Below are some popular majors that are similar to Graphic Design.

Major Annual Graduates Nationwide
Fine Arts 12,013
Web & Multimedia Design 5,236
Digital Arts 3,892
Visual & Performing Arts 3,333
Other Fine Arts & Art Studies 751
Intermedia/Multimedia 732
Painting 607
Drawing 254

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