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Graphic Design in New York

Graphic Design Schools in New York

499 Graphic Design students earned their degrees in the state in 2022-2023.

In this state, Graphic Design is the 118th most popular major out of a total 1065 majors commonly available.

Education Levels of Graphic Design Majors in New York

Graphic Design majors in the state tend to have the following degree levels:

Education Level Number of Grads
Bachelor’s Degree 357
Associate Degree 140
Award Taking 1 to 2 Years 2
Award Taking 2 to 4 Years 2

Gender Distribution

In New York, a graphic design major is more popular with women than with men.

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Racial Distribution

The racial distribution of graphic design majors in New York is as follows:

  • Asian: 13.8%
  • Black or African American: 6.6%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 14.6%
  • White: 45.7%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 12.0%
  • Other Races: 7.2%
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Jobs for Graphic Design Grads in New York

43,510 people in the state and 387,510 in the nation are employed in jobs related to graphic design.

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Wages for Graphic Design Jobs in New York

A typical salary for a graphic design grad in the state is $86,490, compared to a typical salary of $78,230 nationwide.

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There are 11 colleges in New York that offer graphic design degrees. Learn about the most popular 11 below:

#1

Queens College

Queens
131 Degrees in Major Awarded
53% Graduation Rate
19,700 Total Students

Students who attend this public school pay an average net price of $4,921. It takes the average student 4.64 years to graduate. 100% of students get financical aid.

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74 Degrees in Major Awarded
72% Graduation Rate
4,353 Total Students

The student to faculty ratio is 9 to 1. The average student takes 4.39 years to complete their degree at Pratt Institute. The full-time teacher rate is 14%.

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43 Degrees in Major Awarded
8,191 Total Students

Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 17 to 1. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 100% are considered full time. 73% of students get financical aid.

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43 Degrees in Major Awarded
73% Graduation Rate
16,158 Total Students

It takes the average student 4.76 years to graduate. 13 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. 99% of students get financical aid.

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#5

The New School

New York
40 Degrees in Major Awarded
69% Graduation Rate
9,047 Total Students

Of all the teachers who work at the school, 19% are considered full time. It takes the average student 4.23 years to graduate. 92% of students are awarded financial aid at this school.

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#6

Purchase College

Purchase
29 Degrees in Major Awarded
61% Graduation Rate
3,685 Total Students

83% of students are awarded financial aid at this school. This public college charges it's students an average net price of $19,598. The 0.10% student loan default rate is lower than average.

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27 Degrees in Major Awarded
10,161 Total Students

82% of students get financical aid. The full-time teacher rate is 46%. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 17 to 1.

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#7

SUNY New Paltz

New Paltz
27 Degrees in Major Awarded
76% Graduation Rate
7,489 Total Students

The full-time teacher rate is 51%. The student to faculty ratio is 16 to 1. 99% of students get financical aid.

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#9

SUNY Cobleskill

Cobleskill
22 Degrees in Major Awarded
52% Graduation Rate
2,079 Total Students

Students who attend this public school pay an average net price of $17,047. The full-time teacher rate is 61%. Most students complete their degree in 4.26 years.

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20 Degrees in Major Awarded
64% Graduation Rate
20,143 Total Students

An average student at STJ will pay a net price of $26,276. The average student takes 4.47 years to complete their degree at STJ. The full-time teacher rate is 45%.

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#10

SUNY Oswego

Oswego
20 Degrees in Major Awarded
65% Graduation Rate
7,636 Total Students

The full-time teacher rate is 64%. The student to faculty ratio is 16 to 1. Students who attend this public school pay an average net price of $16,281.

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Graphic Design Careers in NY

Some of the careers graphic design majors go into include:

Job Title NY Job Growth NY Median Salary
Artists 9% $68,200

Below are some popular majors in the state that are similar to graphic design.

Major Annual Graduates in NY
Fashion Design 1,034
Illustration 627
Interior Design 565
Visual Communications 484
Commercial & Advertising Art 468
Industrial Design 301
Commercial Photography 141
Other Design & Applied Arts 104

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