Graphic Design Schools In Nevada
Nevada has 6 accredited graphic design schools where graphic design faculty who teach graphic design classes can find employment. The graphs, statistics and analysis below outline the current state and the future direction of academia in graphic design in the state of Nevada, which encompasses graphic design training at the following levels:
- Graphic Design Certificate
- Associates degree in Graphic Design
- Bachelors degree in Graphic Design
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Professional Trends
Nevada Vs. National Graphic Design Employment
| Nevada | 1,530 |
| National | 192,240 |
Of all of the graphic design professionals in the country, nearly 1% are in the state of Nevada.
Employment Growth for Graphic design professionals In Nevada
| 1,450 | 1,450 | 1,650 | 1,540 | 1,530 |
| 2006 | 2007 | 2008 | 2009 | 2010 |
|---|
- Yellow: Actual Values
In Nevada, graphic design is a growing field. In 2010 there were 80 more graphic design professionals working in Nevada than there were in 2006. Thus, the field of graphic design has grown by 6% in Nevada. 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 Nevada
| $44,690 | $46,620 | $47,400 | $46,490 | $47,300 |
| $45,390 | $46,413 | $47,635 | $49,555 | $51,254 |
| 2006 | 2007 | 2008 | 2009 | 2010 |
|---|
- Light Blue: Graphic Design
- Dark Yellow: All Professions
In Nevada, as the number of graphic design professionals is growing, the salaries earned by graphic design professionals are increasing. Graphic design professionals earned a yearly mean salary of $44,690 in 2006. They earned a yearly mean salary of $47,300 in 2010.
Salary percentiles for Graphic design professionals in Nevada
10th percentile |
$27,790 |
25th percentile |
$35,060 |
50th percentile |
$42,850 |
75th percentile |
$55,970 |
90th percentile |
$73,280 |
This represents a 6% growth in salaries. This growth is mirrored by state trends for all professionals. In the state of Nevada, there is a huge variation in pay, within the field of graphic design. The pay differential between the highest paid graphic design professionals and those in the bottom 10% of the pay bracket is 164%
Average Salaries for Graphic design professionals and related professions in Nevada
Art |
$51,484 |
Computer Animation |
$55,060 |
Design |
$52,870 |
Graphic Design |
$47,300 |
Visual Communications |
$53,170 |
Web Design |
$47,300 |
In Nevada, 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 Nevada
associate |
5 |
bachelor |
5 |
master |
0 |
doctor |
0 |
Certificate |
1 |
| Total | 11 |
As the number of graphic design professionals is increasing in Nevada state, the number of students graduating from the 6 accredited graphic design schools in Nevada state is also increasing. In Nevada, there were 34 graduates in 2006. And there were 90 graduates from graphic design courses in 2010.
This represents a 165% increase in the number of graphic design degree or certificate school graduates in Nevada state. A majority of these graduates, or 45%, graduated with an associate's degree in graphic design.