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Bachelor's Degree in Visual Communications

Bachelor’s Degrees in Visual Communications

2,827 Yearly Graduations
72% Women
41% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*
A bachelor's degree in graphic arts is offered at 159 colleges in the United States. In recent years, the majority of the students getting degrees in this area were female, and 41% were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group. Also, 4.8% of graphic arts graduates were international students.

Education Levels of Graphic Arts Majors

During the most recent year for which data is available, 2,827 people earned their bachelor's degree in graphic arts. This makes it the 115th most popular bachelor's 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 Bachelor’s Degrees

We are unable to calculate the median earnings for graphic arts majors with their bachelor's degree due to lack of data.

Student Debt

The data on debt ranges for graphic arts majors who have their bachelor's degree is not available.

Student Diversity

More women than men pursue their bachelor's degree in graphic arts. About 72.0% of graduates with this degree are female.

Gender Number of Grads
Men 792
Women 2,035
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The racial-ethnic distribution of graphic arts bachelor’s degree students is as follows:

Race/Ethnicity Number of Grads
Asian 376
Black or African American 190
Hispanic or Latino 450
White 1,474
International Students 136
Other Races/Ethnicities 201
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There are 159 colleges that offer a bachelor’s degree in graphic arts. Learn more about the most popular 20 below:

#1

University of California - Davis

Davis, California
228 Yearly Graduations
77% Women
72% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

University of California - Davis tops the list of the most popular school in the U.S. for graphic arts majors who are seeking their bachelor's degree. Each year, around 39,000 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $11,834 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $12,264 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 228 people received their bachelor's degree in graphic arts from UC Davis. About 77% of this group were women, and 72% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.

125 Yearly Graduations
55% Women
84% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

New York City College of Technology comes in at #2 on our list of the most popular colleges offering bachelor's degrees in graphic arts. Roughly 15,500 attend the school each year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 125 people received their bachelor's degree in graphic arts from City Tech. About 55% of this group were women, and 84% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.

104 Yearly Graduations
77% Women
20% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

Utah Valley University comes in at #3 on our list of the most popular colleges offering bachelor's degrees in graphic arts. 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, 104 people received their bachelor's degree in graphic arts from UVU. Of these students, 77% were women and 20% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.

#4

Pratt Institute - Main

Brooklyn, New York
83 Yearly Graduations
100% Women

Pratt Institute - Main comes in at #4 on our list of the most popular colleges offering bachelor's degrees in graphic arts. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $57,659 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $37,044 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 83 people received their bachelor's degree in graphic arts from Pratt Institute.

#5

San Francisco State University

San Francisco, California
80 Yearly Graduations
67% Women
75% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

San Francisco State University is the 5th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a bachelor's degree in graphic arts. Each year, around 27,300 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $5,742 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $7,176 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 80 people received their bachelor's degree in graphic arts from SFSU. Of these students, 67% were women and 75% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.

#6

Texas State University

San Marcos, Texas
79 Yearly Graduations
78% Women
51% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

Texas State University is the 6th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a bachelor's degree in graphic arts. Each year, around 37,800 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $8,606 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $7,147 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 79 people received their bachelor's degree in graphic arts from Texas State. Around 51% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 78% were women.

76 Yearly Graduations
76% Women
13% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

University of Cincinnati - Main Campus comes in at #7 on our list of the most popular colleges offering bachelor's degrees in graphic arts. Roughly 40,800 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $11,228 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $13,224 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 76 people received their bachelor's degree in graphic arts from UC. About 76% of this group were women, and 13% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.

#8

West Virginia University

Morgantown, West Virginia
73 Yearly Graduations
90% Women
14% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

The 8th most popular school in the country for graphic arts majors who are seeking their bachelor's degree is West Virginia University. Each year, around 26,200 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $9,648 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $10,908 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 73 people received their bachelor's degree in graphic arts from WVU. Around 14% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 90% were women.

#9

University of Kansas

Lawrence, Kansas
69 Yearly Graduations
66% Women
18% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

The 9th most popular school in the country for graphic arts majors who are seeking their bachelor's degree is University of Kansas. Roughly 26,700 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $10,596 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $10,488 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 69 people received their bachelor's degree in graphic arts from KU. Of these students, 66% were women and 18% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.

62 Yearly Graduations
30% Women
40% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

California State University - Chico is the 10th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a bachelor's degree in graphic arts. Roughly 16,700 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $5,742 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $7,176 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 62 people received their bachelor's degree in graphic arts from Chico State. Around 40% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 30% were women.

#11

University of North Texas

Denton, Texas
60 Yearly Graduations
85% Women
45% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

University of North Texas is the 11th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a bachelor's degree in graphic arts. Each year, around 40,900 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $8,319 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $7,160 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 60 people received their bachelor's degree in graphic arts from UNT. Of these students, 85% were women and 45% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.

#12

Liberty University

Lynchburg, Virginia
57 Yearly Graduations
80% Women
14% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

Liberty University is the 12th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a bachelor's degree in graphic arts. Each year, around 93,300 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $15,015 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $7,740 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 57 people received their bachelor's degree in graphic arts from Liberty University. Around 14% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 80% were women.

#13

Farmingdale State College

Farmingdale, New York
56 Yearly Graduations
51% Women
37% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

The 13th most popular school in the country for graphic arts majors who are seeking their bachelor's degree is Farmingdale State College. Each year, around 10,000 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $7,070 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $8,478 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 56 people received their bachelor's degree in graphic arts from SUNY College of Technology at Farmingdale. Of these students, 51% were women and 37% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.

#15

Washington University in St Louis

Saint Louis, Missouri
53 Yearly Graduations
86% Women
49% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

Washington University in St Louis is the 15th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a bachelor's degree in graphic arts. Roughly 15,400 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $61,750 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $61,750 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 53 people received their bachelor's degree in graphic arts from WUSTL. Around 49% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 86% were women.

#16

Northern Arizona University

Flagstaff, Arizona
52 Yearly Graduations
52% Women
30% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

The 16th most popular school in the country for graphic arts majors who are seeking their bachelor's degree is Northern Arizona University. Roughly 29,500 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $11,015 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $11,674 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 52 people received their bachelor's degree in graphic arts from NAU. About 52% of this group were women, and 30% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.

50 Yearly Graduations
79% Women
19% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

Savannah College of Art and Design is the 17th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a bachelor's degree in graphic arts. Roughly 14,200 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $40,095 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $41,085 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 50 people received their bachelor's degree in graphic arts from SCAD. Of these students, 79% were women and 19% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.

#17

Western Washington University

Bellingham, Washington
50 Yearly Graduations
80% Women
24% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

The 17th most popular school in the country for graphic arts majors who are seeking their bachelor's degree is Western Washington University. Each year, around 15,100 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $7,997 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $12,167 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 50 people received their bachelor's degree in graphic arts from WWU. Around 24% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 80% were women.

45 Yearly Graduations
88% Women
66% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

The University of Texas at Austin comes in at #19 on our list of the most popular colleges offering bachelor's degrees in graphic arts. Each year, around 50,400 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $11,678 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $12,012 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 45 people received their bachelor's degree in graphic arts from UT Austin. Of these students, 88% were women and 66% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.

#20

Iowa State University

Ames, Iowa
44 Yearly Graduations
72% Women
28% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

Iowa State University is the 20th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a bachelor's degree in graphic arts. Each year, around 31,800 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $8,982 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $10,996 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 44 people received their bachelor's degree in graphic arts from Iowa State. About 72% of this group were women, and 28% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.

Below are some popular majors that are similar to graphic arts that offer bachelor’s degrees.

Major Annual Degrees Awarded
Graphic Design 5,545
Illustration 2,524
Fashion Design 1,754
Other Design & Applied Arts 1,208
Industrial Design 1,178

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.

More about our data sources and methodologies.

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