Graphic Design Schools
In California, Pennsylvania
There is only one graphic design school in California for faculty to choose from. The trends in California's graphic design academic community can be evaluated by looking at the statistics and graphs below, which includes graphic design training at the graphic design bachelors degree level.
Statistics
Professional Trends
California Vs. Pennsylvania Graphic Design Employment
| California | 1,570 |
| Pennsylvania | 7,830 |
Of the 7,830 graphic design professionals employed in Pennsylvania, 1,570 work in California. Between 2006 and 2010, in California, there has been a 1% growth in the number of graphic design professionals. As the employment for graphic design professionals in California has increased, overall employment in California has also increased.
California Vs. Pennsylvania Graphic Design employment growth
| 7,990 | 8,470 | 8,560 | 8,120 | 7,830 |
| 1,560 | 1,880 | 1,910 | 1,850 | 1,570 |
| 2006 | 2007 | 2008 | 2009 | 2010 |
|---|
- Grey: Pennsylvania
- Dark Yellow: California
Graphic Design VS. All professions salaries in California
| $36,960 | $36,810 | $38,840 | $39,710 | $40,030 |
| $36,700 | $38,190 | $40,030 | $41,450 | $42,510 |
| 2006 | 2007 | 2008 | 2009 | 2010 |
|---|
- Light Blue: Graphic Design in California
- Dark Yellow: All Professions in California
As the number of graphic design professionals in California has grown, salaries for graphic design professionals have also increased. In 2010 graphic design professionals in California reportedly earned an average salary of $40,030 per year. Four years earlier in 2006, graphic design professionals in California made an average salary of $36,960 per year. The growth in the salary of graphic design professionals in California is slower than the salary trend for all careers in the city.
Salary percentiles for Graphic design professionals in California
10th percentile |
$24,290 |
25th percentile |
$30,650 |
50th percentile |
$37,960 |
75th percentile |
$47,360 |
90th percentile |
$59,430 |
California graphic design professionals earn a median yearly salary of $37,960. The 10% of graphic design professionals in the lowest pay bracket earn less than $24,290 per year, while those in the highest pay bracket earn approximately 145% higher salaries.
Average Salaries for Graphic design professionals and related professions in California
Visual Communications |
$37,327 |
Web Design |
$40,030 |
Graphic Design |
$40,030 |
Computer Animation |
$42,410 |
Design |
$46,147 |
Art |
$55,540 |
Graphic design professional salaries in California are, on average, lower than salaries earned for professionals in related fields.
Educational Trends
Graphic Design schools in California
Many of California's graphic design professionals are graduates of the only accredited graphic design school in the city.
Graphic Design Programs Offered In California
associate |
0 |
bachelor |
1 |
master |
0 |
doctor |
0 |
Certificate |
0 |
| Total | 1 |
There is one degree and certificate program in graphic design offered by California's graphic design school.
Student Completed Graphic Design Degrees In California
associate |
0 |
bachelor |
24 |
master |
0 |
doctor |
0 |
Certificate |
0 |
| Total | 24 |
In 2010 approximately 24 students completed graphic design courses.