Graphic Design Schools
In Atlanta, Georgia
Graphic Design faculty can choose to work at one of 6 graphic design schools in Atlanta. The trends in Atlanta's graphic design academic community can be evaluated by looking at the statistics and graphs below, which includes graphic design training at the following levels:
- Graphic Design Certificate
- Associates degree in Graphic Design
- Bachelors degree in Graphic Design
Statistics
Professional Trends
Atlanta Vs. Georgia Graphic Design Employment
| Atlanta | 3,660 |
| Georgia | 5,190 |
Exactly 3,660 of the 5,190 graphic design professionals employed in Georgia, work in Atlanta. Between 2006 and 2010, the number of graphic design professionals in Atlanta has grown by 16%. Overall employment in Atlanta has also increased.
Atlanta Vs. Georgia Graphic Design employment growth
| 4,360 | 4,870 | 5,160 | 5,440 | 5,190 |
| 3,160 | 3,300 | 3,560 | 3,790 | 3,660 |
| 2006 | 2007 | 2008 | 2009 | 2010 |
|---|
- Grey: Georgia
- Dark Yellow: Atlanta
Graphic Design VS. All professions salaries in Atlanta
| $46,950 | $51,360 | $51,110 | $51,310 | $52,430 |
| $40,930 | $42,170 | $44,170 | $45,520 | $46,440 |
| 2006 | 2007 | 2008 | 2009 | 2010 |
|---|
- Light Blue: Graphic Design in Atlanta
- Dark Yellow: All Professions in Atlanta
In Atlanta, salaries for graphic design professionals have increased. In 2010 an average salary of $52,430 per year was earned by graphic design professionals in Atlanta. Four years earlier in 2006, the average salary for graphic design professionals in Atlanta was $46,950 per year. The growth in the salary of graphic design professionals in Atlanta is slower than the salary trend for all careers in the city.
Salary percentiles for Graphic design professionals in Atlanta
10th percentile |
$29,190 |
25th percentile |
$37,060 |
50th percentile |
$49,560 |
75th percentile |
$66,210 |
90th percentile |
$78,560 |
Atlanta graphic design professionals earn a median yearly salary of $49,560. The difference in pay between the graphic design professionals in the lowest pay bracket and those in the highest pay bracket is approximately 169%. Those in the lowest 10% of the pay bracket earn less than $29,190 per year, while those in the highest 10% of the pay bracket earn more than $78,560 per year.
Average Salaries for Graphic design professionals and related professions in Atlanta
Visual Communications |
$44,568 |
Art |
$50,288 |
Graphic Design |
$52,430 |
Web Design |
$52,430 |
Design |
$54,166 |
Computer Animation |
$54,530 |
Graphic design professional salaries in Atlanta are, on average, higher than salaries earned for professionals in related fields.
Educational Trends
Graphic Design schools in Atlanta
There are 6 accredited graphic design schools in the city. Many of Atlanta's graphic design professionals are graduates of one of these schools.
Graphic Design Programs Offered In Atlanta
associate |
5 |
bachelor |
5 |
master |
0 |
doctor |
0 |
Certificate |
1 |
| Total | 11 |
There are a total of 11 degree and certificate programs in graphic design offered by Atlanta's graphic design schools.
Student Completed Graphic Design Degrees In Atlanta
associate |
55 |
bachelor |
149 |
master |
0 |
doctor |
0 |
Certificate |
29 |
| Total | 233 |
Approximately 233 students completed graphic design courses in 2010.