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Graphic Design in North Carolina

Graphic Design Schools in North Carolina

Jobs for Graphic Design Grads in North Carolina

There are 14,770 people in the state and 502,570 people in the nation working in Graphic Design jobs.

Graphic Design Jobs Nationwide vs. NC

Wages for Graphic Design Jobs in North Carolina

A typical salary for a Graphic Design grad in the state is $73,877, compared to a typical salary of $92,535 nationwide.

Graphic Design Wages Nationwide vs. NC

Our data covers 11 colleges in North Carolina offering Graphic Design degrees. Learn about the most popular 11 below:

Graduates earn a median salary of $38,942 in their first year after graduation. In-state undergraduate tuition runs about $2,336 a year.

Grads earn a median early-career salary of $41,705 after earning their degree at this institution. Undergrads from North Carolina pay around $2,628 a year in tuition.

Graduates earn a median salary of $34,672 in their first year after graduation. Undergrads from North Carolina pay around $2,572 a year in tuition.

One year after graduating, alumni of this school earn a median of $44,953 a year. About 80% of those who apply are admitted. 85% of full-time students return after their first year.

Grads earn a median early-career salary of $37,893 after earning their degree at this institution. The school admits about 89% of applicants. The full-time student retention rate is 85%.

#6

Pitt Community College

Winterville

One year after graduating, alumni of this school earn a median of $38,431 a year. Undergrads from North Carolina pay around $1,972 a year in tuition.

One year after graduating, alumni of this school earn a median of $39,792 a year. In-state undergraduate tuition runs about $2,568 a year.

Graduates earn a median salary of $50,866 in their first year after graduation. The school admits about 40% of applicants. The full-time student retention rate is 93%.

#9

High Point University

High Point

Graduates earn a median salary of $47,613 in their first year after graduation. With an admission rate of 77%, getting in takes some planning. 84% of full-time students return after their first year.

Grads earn a median early-career salary of $36,501 after earning their degree at this institution. In-state undergraduate tuition runs about $2,319 a year.

One year after graduating, alumni of this school earn a median of $39,098 a year. The school admits about 46% of applicants. The full-time student retention rate is 80%.

Graphic Design Careers in NC

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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