Illustration Associate Degrees
There are 68 schools in the United States where you can earn aassociate degree in Illustration. Among those who recently graduated from the schools offering this degree, the majority were women, and56% were students from underrepresented racial-ethnic groups. Also, 3.6% of Illustration graduates were international students.
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Education Levels of Illustration Majors
In the most recent year for which data is available, 3,192 degrees were awarded toIllustration majors across all award levels. The following table shows the number of diplomas awarded in Illustration at each degree level.
| Education Level | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Certificate | 35 |
| Associate’s Degree (this page) | 252 |
| Bachelor’s Degree | 2,579 |
| Master’s Degree | 326 |
Earnings of Illustration Majors With Associate Degrees (All Award Levels)
Federal data tracks the median salary for graduates with aassociate degree in Illustration of $41,389 four years after graduation. These figures are reported program-wide, across all award levels.
However, this can depend on a number of factors, such as where you live and the number of years of experience you have.
| 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 73.8% of graduates with this degree are women.
| Gender | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Men | 66 |
| Women | 186 |
The racial-ethnic distribution of Illustration graduates is as follows:
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Grads | Share |
|---|---|---|
| White | 101 | 40.1% |
| Asian | 42 | 16.7% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 53 | 21.0% |
| Black or African American | 26 | 10.3% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 1 | 0.4% |
| Two or More Races | 14 | 5.6% |
| Race Unknown | 6 | 2.4% |
| International Students | 9 | 3.6% |
This degree is not very popular with international students. Only 3.6% of graduates fall into this category.
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Most Popular Illustration Programs for Associate Degrees
There are 79 colleges that offer a associate degree in Illustration. Learn more about the most popular below:
The most popular school in the United States for Illustration students seeking a associate degree is Savannah College of Art and Design. During the most recent year for which we have data, 533 people received their associate degree in Illustration from this school. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
School of Visual Arts comes in at #2 on our list of the most popular colleges offering associate degrees in Illustration. During the most recent year for which we have data, 318 people received their associate degree in Illustration from this school. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
Fashion Institute of Technology comes in at #3 on our list of the most popular colleges offering associate degrees in Illustration. This school awarded 233 associate degrees in Illustration in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their associate degree in Illustration here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Art Center College of Design comes in at #4 on our list of the most popular colleges offering associate degrees in Illustration. This school awarded 140 associate degrees in Illustration in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their associate degree in Illustration here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Virginia Commonwealth University comes in at #5 on our list of the most popular colleges offering associate degrees in Illustration. This school awarded 139 associate degrees in Illustration in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their associate degree in Illustration here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Maryland Institute College of Art is a popular choice for Illustration majors seeking their associate degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 131 people received their associate degree in Illustration from this school. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
Ringling College of Art and Design is a popular choice for Illustration majors seeking their associate degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 120 people received their associate degree in Illustration from this school. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
Rhode Island School of Design is a popular choice for Illustration majors seeking their associate degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 116 people received their associate degree in Illustration 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 Illustration majors seeking their associate degree. This school awarded 104 associate degrees in Illustration in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their associate degree in Illustration here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Milwaukee Institute of Art & Design comes in at #10 on our list of the most popular colleges offering associate degrees in Illustration. This school awarded 89 associate degrees in Illustration in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their associate degree in Illustration here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Academy of Art University comes in at #11 on our list of the most popular colleges offering associate degrees in Illustration. This school awarded 85 associate degrees in Illustration in the most recent reporting year. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
Columbus College of Art & Design is a popular choice for Illustration majors seeking their associate degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 78 people received their associate degree in Illustration from this school. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
The New School is a popular choice for Illustration majors seeking their associate degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 75 people received their associate degree in Illustration from this school. Graduates who complete their associate degree in Illustration here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Massachusetts College of Art and Design is a popular choice for Illustration majors seeking their associate degree. This school awarded 73 associate degrees in Illustration in the most recent reporting year. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
Rocky Mountain College of Art and Design is a popular choice for Illustration majors seeking their associate degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 60 people received their associate degree in Illustration from this school. Graduates who complete their associate degree in Illustration here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Columbia College Chicago comes in at #16 on our list of the most popular colleges offering associate degrees in Illustration. This school awarded 55 associate degrees in Illustration in the most recent reporting year. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
Minneapolis College of Art and Design is a popular choice for Illustration majors seeking their associate degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 54 people received their associate degree in Illustration from this school. Graduates who complete their associate degree in Illustration here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Rochester Institute of Technology comes in at #18 on our list of the most popular colleges offering associate degrees in Illustration. During the most recent year for which we have data, 47 people received their associate degree in Illustration from this school. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
College for Creative Studies comes in at #19 on our list of the most popular colleges offering associate degrees in Illustration. This school awarded 46 associate degrees in Illustration in the most recent reporting year. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
Laguna College of Art and Design is a popular choice for Illustration majors seeking their associate degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 44 people received their associate degree in Illustration 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 Illustration that also offer associate degrees.
| Major | Annual Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|
| Graphic Design | 10,676 |
| Design and Visual Communications, General | 6,186 |
| Interior Design | 5,651 |
| 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
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