Graphic Design Schools
In Fountain Valley, California
The city of Fountain Valley has only one school where graphic design faculty can find employment. The following statistics and charts help analyze the current state of the graphic design academic community in Fountain Valley, and the future trends. Academia in graphic design includes graphic design training at the graphic design certificate level.
Statistics
Professional Trends
Fountain Valley Vs. California Graphic Design Employment
| Fountain Valley | 3,280 |
| California | 26,390 |
Exactly 3,280 of the 26,390 graphic design professionals employed in California, work in Fountain Valley. The number of graphic design professionals in Fountain Valley has shrunk by 11% from 2006 to 2010. As the employment for graphic design professionals in Fountain Valley has decreased, overall employment in Fountain Valley has also decreased.
Fountain Valley Vs. California Graphic Design employment growth
| 27,080 | 28,390 | 30,340 | 27,990 | 26,390 |
| 3,700 | 3,870 | 4,280 | 3,580 | 3,280 |
| 2006 | 2007 | 2008 | 2009 | 2010 |
|---|
- Grey: California
- Dark Yellow: Fountain Valley
Graphic Design VS. All professions salaries in Fountain Valley
| $46,370 | $48,640 | $53,270 | $54,780 | $54,640 |
| $44,220 | $45,820 | $47,730 | $48,940 | $49,780 |
| 2006 | 2007 | 2008 | 2009 | 2010 |
|---|
- Light Blue: Graphic Design in Fountain Valley
- Dark Yellow: All Professions in Fountain Valley
As the number of graphic design professionals in Fountain Valley has shrunk, salaries for graphic design professionals have increased. In 2010 Fountain Valley graphic design professionals earned an average yearly salary of $54,640. Four years earlier in 2006, the average salary for graphic design professionals in Fountain Valley was $46,370 per year. This growth is faster than the salary trend for all careers in Fountain Valley.
Salary percentiles for Graphic design professionals in Fountain Valley
10th percentile |
$28,920 |
25th percentile |
$40,860 |
50th percentile |
$52,180 |
75th percentile |
$66,520 |
90th percentile |
$83,100 |
Graphic design professionals in Fountain Valley earn a median salary of $52,180 per year. The difference in pay between the graphic design professionals in the lowest pay bracket and those in the highest pay bracket is approximately 187%. Those in the lowest 10% of the pay bracket earn less than $28,920 per year, while those in the highest 10% of the pay bracket earn more than $83,100 per year.
Average Salaries for Graphic design professionals and related professions in Fountain Valley
Visual Communications |
$52,318 |
Web Design |
$54,640 |
Graphic Design |
$54,640 |
Design |
$57,393 |
Art |
$70,360 |
Computer Animation |
$71,510 |
Graphic design professional salaries in Fountain Valley are, on average, lower than salaries earned for professionals in related fields.
Educational Trends
Graphic Design schools in Fountain Valley
Many of Fountain Valley's graphic design professionals are graduates of the only accredited graphic design school in the city.
Graphic Design Programs Offered In Fountain Valley
associate |
0 |
bachelor |
0 |
master |
0 |
doctor |
0 |
Certificate |
1 |
| Total | 1 |
There is one degree and certificate program in graphic design offered by Fountain Valley's graphic design school.
Student Completed Graphic Design Degrees In Fountain Valley
associate |
0 |
bachelor |
0 |
master |
0 |
doctor |
0 |
Certificate |
1 |
| Total | 1 |
Approximately 1 students completed graphic design courses in 2010.