Graphic Design Schools
In Boston, Massachusetts
The city of Boston has 6 schools where graphic design faculty can find employment. The following statistics and charts help analyze the current state of the graphic design academic community in Boston, and the future trends. Academia in graphic design includes graphic design training at the following levels:
- Associates degree in Graphic Design
- Bachelors degree in Graphic Design
- Masters degree in Graphic Design
Statistics
Professional Trends
Boston Vs. Massachusetts Graphic Design Employment
| Boston | 3,410 |
| Massachusetts | 5,530 |
Exactly 3,410 of the 5,530 graphic design professionals employed in Massachusetts, work in Boston. Between 2006 and 2010, the number of graphic design professionals in Boston has grown by 13%. As the number of graphic design professionals in Boston has increased, overall employment in Boston has also increased.
Boston Vs. Massachusetts Graphic Design employment growth
| 4,980 | 5,320 | 5,580 | 5,420 | 5,530 |
| 3,030 | 3,450 | 3,660 | 3,330 | 3,410 |
| 2006 | 2007 | 2008 | 2009 | 2010 |
|---|
- Grey: Massachusetts
- Dark Yellow: Boston
Graphic Design VS. All professions salaries in Boston
| $48,810 | $48,870 | $49,160 | $52,280 | $53,870 |
| $52,100 | $54,000 | $56,060 | $58,330 | $59,410 |
| 2006 | 2007 | 2008 | 2009 | 2010 |
|---|
- Light Blue: Graphic Design in Boston
- Dark Yellow: All Professions in Boston
As the number of graphic design professionals in Boston has grown, salaries for graphic design professionals have also increased. In 2010 an average salary of $53,870 per year was earned by graphic design professionals in Boston. Four years earlier in 2006, the average salary for graphic design professionals in Boston was $48,810 per year. The growth in the salary of graphic design professionals in Boston is slower than the salary trend for all careers in the city.
Salary percentiles for Graphic design professionals in Boston
10th percentile |
$32,330 |
25th percentile |
$40,410 |
50th percentile |
$51,850 |
75th percentile |
$64,140 |
90th percentile |
$77,270 |
Graphic design professionals in Boston make a median yearly salary of $51,850. The 10% of graphic design professionals in the lowest pay bracket earn less than $32,330 per year, while those in the highest pay bracket earn approximately $77,270 per year.
Average Salaries for Graphic design professionals and related professions in Boston
Visual Communications |
$51,140 |
Web Design |
$53,870 |
Graphic Design |
$53,870 |
Design |
$58,318 |
Art |
$58,550 |
Computer Animation |
$60,600 |
Boston graphic design professionals have earnings that are lower than the salaries earned by others in related fields, on average.
Educational Trends
Graphic Design schools in Boston
There are 6 accredited graphic design schools in the city. Many of Boston's graphic design professionals are graduates of one of these schools.
Graphic Design Programs Offered In Boston
associate |
1 |
bachelor |
5 |
master |
2 |
doctor |
0 |
Certificate |
0 |
| Total | 8 |
There are a total of 8 degree and certificate programs in graphic design offered by Boston's graphic design schools.
Student Completed Graphic Design Degrees In Boston
associate |
1 |
bachelor |
157 |
master |
19 |
doctor |
0 |
Certificate |
0 |
| Total | 177 |
Approximately 177 students completed graphic design courses in 2010.