Graphic Design Schools In Georgia
Graphic Design classes faculty can choose to work at one of 15 accredited graphic design schools in Georgia. The following statistics and charts help analyze the current state of the graphic design academic community in Georgia, and the future trends in graphic design training at the following levels:
- Graphic Design Certificate
- Associates degree in Graphic Design
- Bachelors degree in Graphic Design
- Masters degree in Graphic Design
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Professional Trends
Georgia Vs. National Graphic Design Employment
| Georgia | 5,190 |
| National | 192,240 |
Of all of the graphic design professionals that work in the US, approximately 3% work in Georgia state.
Employment Growth for Graphic design professionals In Georgia
| 4,360 | 4,870 | 5,160 | 5,440 | 5,190 |
| 2006 | 2007 | 2008 | 2009 | 2010 |
|---|
- Yellow: Actual Values
The number of graphic design professionals is growing in Georgia. In Georgia, 830 more graphic design professionals were working in 2010, than there were in 2006. Thus, in Georgia, this field has grown by 19% in four years. This growth is faster than the national trend for graphic design professionals which shows a 1% increase in the number of graphic design professionals working around the nation.
Graphic Design VS. All Professions salaries in Georgia
| $45,000 | $47,800 | $47,690 | $48,100 | $48,760 |
| $42,452 | $44,373 | $45,309 | $46,939 | $48,171 |
| 2006 | 2007 | 2008 | 2009 | 2010 |
|---|
- Light Blue: Graphic Design
- Dark Yellow: All Professions
The salaries paid to graphic design professionals are growing in Georgia. In 2006 graphic design professionals made a mean salary of $45,000 per year, and in 2010 they made $48,760 per year.
Salary percentiles for Graphic design professionals in Georgia
10th percentile |
$27,050 |
25th percentile |
$33,190 |
50th percentile |
$44,630 |
75th percentile |
$62,380 |
90th percentile |
$75,210 |
Thus, there was a 8% growth in graphic design professionals' salaries. This growth is mirrored by state trends for all professionals. There is a 178% pay differential between the highest paid graphic design professionals and those in the bottom 10% of the pay bracket. Thus, there is huge variation in pay, within the field of graphic design in Georgia.
Average Salaries for Graphic design professionals and related professions in Georgia
Art |
$54,884 |
Computer Animation |
$54,070 |
Design |
$52,966 |
Graphic Design |
$48,760 |
Visual Communications |
$44,072 |
Web Design |
$48,760 |
In Georgia, graphic design professionals make, on average, less than their counterparts in related professions.
Educational Trends
Graphic Design programs available for each degree type for all schools in Georgia
associate |
8 |
bachelor |
11 |
master |
1 |
doctor |
0 |
Certificate |
11 |
| Total | 31 |
The number of students graduating from the 15 accredited graphic design schools in Georgia is decreasing. In 2006, 526 students graduated from graphic design courses in Georgia. And in 2010, 526 students graduated.
This represents a 0% decrease in the number of graphic design degree or certificate school graduates in Georgia state. A majority of these graduates, or 35%, graduated with a bachelor's degree in graphic design.