Associate Degrees in Visual Communications
Education Levels of Graphic Arts Majors
During the most recent year for which data is available, 962 people earned their associate degree in graphic arts. This makes it the 112th most popular associate degree program in the country.
The following table shows the number of diplomas awarded in graphic arts at each degree level.
| Education Level | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s Degree | 2,827 |
| Associate Degree | 962 |
| Basic Certificate | 943 |
| Master’s Degree | 423 |
| Undergraduate Certificate | 422 |
| Graduate Certificate | 26 |
| Doctor’s Degree | 3 |
Earnings of Graphic Arts Majors With Associate Degrees
We are unable to calculate the median earnings for graphic arts majors with their associate degree due to lack of data.
Student Debt
We do not have the data to calculate the median and range of debt loads for graphic arts students who are associate degree holders.
Student Diversity
More women than men pursue their associate degree in graphic arts. About 61.7% of graduates with this degree are female.
| Gender | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Men | 368 |
| Women | 594 |
The racial-ethnic distribution of graphic arts associate degree students is as follows:
| Race/Ethnicity | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Asian | 50 |
| Black or African American | 120 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 167 |
| White | 517 |
| International Students | 18 |
| Other Races/Ethnicities | 90 |
Most Popular Graphic Arts Programs for Associate Degrees
There are 85 colleges that offer an associate degree in graphic arts. Learn more about the most popular 20 below:
Utah Valley University tops the list of the most popular school in the U.S. for graphic arts majors who are seeking their associate degree. Each year, around 40,900 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $5,614 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $9,152 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 161 people received their associate degree in graphic arts from UVU. Around 14% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 70% were women.
Ivy Tech Community College comes in at #2 on our list of the most popular colleges offering associate degrees in graphic arts. Each year, around 63,800 students seeking various degrees attend the university. During the most recent year for which we have data, 74 people received their associate degree in graphic arts from Ivy Tech Community College. Around 30% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 59% were women.
FIDM/Fashion Institute of Design & Merchandising - Los Angeles is the 3rd most popular school in the nation for students seeking an associate degree in graphic arts. Each year, around 1,800 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $31,725 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $42,090 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 68 people received their associate degree in graphic arts from FIDM Los Angeles. About 86% of this group were women, and 59% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
Austin Community College District is the 4th most popular school in the nation for students seeking an associate degree in graphic arts. Roughly 39,800 attend the school each year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 47 people received their associate degree in graphic arts from Austin Community College District. Around 48% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 73% were women.
Northern Virginia Community College is the 5th most popular school in the nation for students seeking an associate degree in graphic arts. Roughly 52,800 attend the school each year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 30 people received their associate degree in graphic arts from Northern Virginia Community College. About 61% of this group were women, and 45% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
Chattahoochee Technical College is the 5th most popular school in the nation for students seeking an associate degree in graphic arts. Each year, around 9,400 students seeking various degrees attend the university. During the most recent year for which we have data, 30 people received their associate degree in graphic arts from Chattahoochee Technical College. About 56% of this group were women, and 56% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
The 7th most popular school in the country for graphic arts majors who are seeking their associate degree is Adirondack Community College. Each year, around 2,900 students seeking various degrees attend the university. During the most recent year for which we have data, 27 people received their associate degree in graphic arts from SUNY Adirondack. About 72% of this group were women, and 3% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
Harford Community College is the 7th most popular school in the nation for students seeking an associate degree in graphic arts. Each year, around 5,200 students seeking various degrees attend the university. During the most recent year for which we have data, 27 people received their associate degree in graphic arts from Harford Community College. About 76% of this group were women, and 22% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
Horry-Georgetown Technical College comes in at #9 on our list of the most popular colleges offering associate degrees in graphic arts. Each year, around 6,400 students seeking various degrees attend the university. During the most recent year for which we have data, 24 people received their associate degree in graphic arts from Horry-Georgetown Technical College. About 68% of this group were women, and 28% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
Bunker Hill Community College is the 10th most popular school in the nation for students seeking an associate degree in graphic arts. Each year, around 9,900 students seeking various degrees attend the university. During the most recent year for which we have data, 23 people received their associate degree in graphic arts from BHCC. Around 65% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 35% were women.
Community College of Vermont comes in at #10 on our list of the most popular colleges offering associate degrees in graphic arts. Each year, around 5,100 students seeking various degrees attend the university. During the most recent year for which we have data, 23 people received their associate degree in graphic arts from CCV. Of these students, 73% were women and 23% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
Guam Community College comes in at #10 on our list of the most popular colleges offering associate degrees in graphic arts. Roughly 1,700 attend the school each year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 23 people received their associate degree in graphic arts from GCC. About 46% of this group were women, and 100% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
El Centro College comes in at #13 on our list of the most popular colleges offering associate degrees in graphic arts. Each year, around 74,700 students seeking various degrees attend the university. During the most recent year for which we have data, 22 people received their associate degree in graphic arts from El Centro College. About 60% of this group were women, and 80% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
Tidewater Community College comes in at #13 on our list of the most popular colleges offering associate degrees in graphic arts. Roughly 16,700 attend the school each year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 22 people received their associate degree in graphic arts from Tidewater Community College. Around 48% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 58% were women.
Texas State Technical College comes in at #13 on our list of the most popular colleges offering associate degrees in graphic arts. Each year, around 10,600 students seeking various degrees attend the university. During the most recent year for which we have data, 22 people received their associate degree in graphic arts from TSTC. About 56% of this group were women, and 64% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
College of DuPage is the 16th most popular school in the nation for students seeking an associate degree in graphic arts. Roughly 21,000 attend the school each year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 21 people received their associate degree in graphic arts from COD. Around 30% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 65% were women.
Minneapolis Community and Technical College comes in at #16 on our list of the most popular colleges offering associate degrees in graphic arts. Each year, around 6,400 students seeking various degrees attend the university. During the most recent year for which we have data, 21 people received their associate degree in graphic arts from Minneapolis Community and Technical College. Of these students, 67% were women and 38% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
John C Calhoun State Community College comes in at #16 on our list of the most popular colleges offering associate degrees in graphic arts. Each year, around 8,200 students seeking various degrees attend the university. During the most recent year for which we have data, 21 people received their associate degree in graphic arts from Calhoun Community College. Around 37% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 58% were women.
Portland Community College is the 19th most popular school in the nation for students seeking an associate degree in graphic arts. Roughly 22,900 attend the school each year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 20 people received their associate degree in graphic arts from Portland Community College. About 53% of this group were women, and 27% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
SUNY Broome comes in at #20 on our list of the most popular colleges offering associate degrees in graphic arts. Each year, around 5,300 students seeking various degrees attend the university. During the most recent year for which we have data, 18 people received their associate degree in graphic arts from SUNY Broome. Around 62% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 85% were women.
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Related Majors
Below are some popular majors that are similar to graphic arts that offer associate degrees.
| Major | Annual Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|
| Graphic Design | 1,885 |
| Commercial & Advertising Art | 1,420 |
| Interior Design | 1,385 |
| Fashion Design | 862 |
| Game & Interactive Media Design | 454 |
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 at the school to obtain the percentage of racial-ethnic minorities.
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