Graphic Design Undergraduate Certificates
There are 578 colleges and universities across the nation that offer aundergraduate certificate in Graphic Design. Among those who recently graduated from the schools offering this degree, the majority were women, and69% were students from underrepresented racial-ethnic groups. Also, 2.4% of Graphic Design graduates were international students.
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Education Levels of Graphic Design Majors
In the most recent reporting year, 10,676 students earned theirGraphic Design majors across all award levels. The following table shows the number of diplomas awarded in Graphic Design at each degree level.
| Education Level | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Certificate (this page) | 955 |
| Associate’s Degree | 2,095 |
| Bachelor’s Degree | 5,829 |
| Master’s Degree | 1,793 |
Earnings of Graphic Design Majors With Undergraduate Certificates (All Award Levels)
Federal data tracks the median salary for graduates with aundergraduate certificate in Graphic Design of $41,389 four years after graduation. These figures are reported program-wide, across all award levels.
A lot of factors can contribute to this number, such as the location of your workplace and the availability of other perks and bonuses.
| Years After Graduation | Median Earnings |
|---|---|
| 1 year | $32,054 |
| 4 years | $41,389 |
| 5 years | $46,982 |
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, field-of-study earnings tracker (program-wide, all award levels).
Student Debt (All Award Levels)
We do not have the data to estimate the median debt for graduates with this degree.
Student Diversity
This degree is more popular with female students. About 57.9% of graduates with this degree are women.
| Gender | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Men | 402 |
| Women | 553 |
The racial-ethnic distribution of Graphic Design graduates is as follows:
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Grads | Share |
|---|---|---|
| White | 276 | 28.9% |
| Asian | 42 | 4.4% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 520 | 54.5% |
| Black or African American | 38 | 4.0% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 11 | 1.2% |
| Two or More Races | 28 | 2.9% |
| Race Unknown | 17 | 1.8% |
| International Students | 23 | 2.4% |
This degree is not very popular with international students. Only 2.4% of graduates fall into this category.
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Most Popular Graphic Design Programs for Undergraduate Certificates
There are 657 colleges that offer a undergraduate certificate in Graphic Design. Learn more about the most popular below:
Southern New Hampshire University tops the list of the most popular schools in the U.S. for Graphic Design majors seeking their undergraduate certificate. This school awarded 794 undergraduate certificates in Graphic Design in the most recent reporting year. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
NUC University comes in at #2 on our list of the most popular colleges offering undergraduate certificates in Graphic Design. This school awarded 363 undergraduate certificates in Graphic Design in the most recent reporting year. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
Ana G. Mendez University comes in at #3 on our list of the most popular colleges offering undergraduate certificates in Graphic Design. This school awarded 282 undergraduate certificates in Graphic Design in the most recent reporting year. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
Wake Technical Community College comes in at #4 on our list of the most popular colleges offering undergraduate certificates in Graphic Design. This school awarded 234 undergraduate certificates in Graphic Design in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their undergraduate certificate in Graphic Design here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Brigham Young University-Idaho is a popular choice for Graphic Design majors seeking their undergraduate certificate. This school awarded 233 undergraduate certificates in Graphic Design in the most recent reporting year. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
Fayetteville Technical Community College is a popular choice for Graphic Design majors seeking their undergraduate certificate. This school awarded 126 undergraduate certificates in Graphic Design in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their undergraduate certificate in Graphic Design here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Liberty University comes in at #7 on our list of the most popular colleges offering undergraduate certificates in Graphic Design. This school awarded 125 undergraduate certificates in Graphic Design in the most recent reporting year. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
Grand Canyon University comes in at #8 on our list of the most popular colleges offering undergraduate certificates in Graphic Design. This school awarded 124 undergraduate certificates in Graphic Design in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their undergraduate certificate in Graphic Design here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
California State Polytechnic University-Pomona comes in at #9 on our list of the most popular colleges offering undergraduate certificates in Graphic Design. During the most recent year for which we have data, 121 people received their undergraduate certificate in Graphic Design from this school. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
Pratt Institute-Main is a popular choice for Graphic Design majors seeking their undergraduate certificate. During the most recent year for which we have data, 115 people received their undergraduate certificate in Graphic Design from this school. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
San Diego City College is a popular choice for Graphic Design majors seeking their undergraduate certificate. During the most recent year for which we have data, 114 people received their undergraduate certificate in Graphic Design from this school. Graduates who complete their undergraduate certificate in Graphic Design here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Santa Monica College is a popular choice for Graphic Design majors seeking their undergraduate certificate. During the most recent year for which we have data, 106 people received their undergraduate certificate in Graphic Design from this school. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
Iowa State University comes in at #13 on our list of the most popular colleges offering undergraduate certificates in Graphic Design. During the most recent year for which we have data, 90 people received their undergraduate certificate in Graphic Design from this school. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
Art Center College of Design comes in at #14 on our list of the most popular colleges offering undergraduate certificates in Graphic Design. This school awarded 84 undergraduate certificates in Graphic Design in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their undergraduate certificate in Graphic Design here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Oakland University is a popular choice for Graphic Design majors seeking their undergraduate certificate. During the most recent year for which we have data, 82 people received their undergraduate certificate in Graphic Design from this school. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
University of Minnesota-Twin Cities is a popular choice for Graphic Design majors seeking their undergraduate certificate. This school awarded 78 undergraduate certificates in Graphic Design in the most recent reporting year. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
Connecticut State Community College is a popular choice for Graphic Design majors seeking their undergraduate certificate. During the most recent year for which we have data, 74 people received their undergraduate certificate in Graphic Design from this school. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
Columbia College Chicago is a popular choice for Graphic Design majors seeking their undergraduate certificate. This school awarded 71 undergraduate certificates in Graphic Design in the most recent reporting year. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
Portland State University comes in at #19 on our list of the most popular colleges offering undergraduate certificates in Graphic Design. This school awarded 68 undergraduate certificates in Graphic Design in the most recent reporting year. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
Rasmussen University-Florida comes in at #20 on our list of the most popular colleges offering undergraduate certificates in Graphic Design. During the most recent year for which we have data, 67 people received their undergraduate certificate in Graphic Design from this school. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
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Related Majors
Below are some popular majors similar to Graphic Design that also offer undergraduate certificates.
| Major | Annual Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|
| Design and Visual Communications, General | 6,186 |
| Interior Design | 5,651 |
| Illustration | 3,192 |
| Fashion/Apparel Design | 3,186 |
| Commercial and Advertising Art | 2,987 |
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 to obtain the percentage of racial-ethnic minorities.
- College Factual
- National Center for Education Statistics (IPEDS)
- O*NET Online
- U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics
- U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard
More about our data sources and methodologies.