Graphic Design Schools In Pennsylvania
Graphic Design classes faculty can choose to work at one of 36 accredited graphic design schools in Pennsylvania. The following statistics and charts help analyze the current state of the graphic design academic community in Pennsylvania, 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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Statistics
Professional Trends
Pennsylvania Vs. National Graphic Design Employment
| Pennsylvania | 7,830 |
| National | 192,240 |
Of all of the graphic design professionals that work in the US, approximately 4% work in Pennsylvania state.
Employment Growth for Graphic design professionals In Pennsylvania
| 7,990 | 8,470 | 8,560 | 8,120 | 7,830 |
| 2006 | 2007 | 2008 | 2009 | 2010 |
|---|
- Yellow: Actual Values
Graphic Design is a shrinking field in Pennsylvania. There were 160 less graphic design professionals working in Pennsylvania in 2010, than there were in 2006. So, in four years, the number of graphic design professionals has shrunk by 2%. This decline 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 Pennsylvania
| $39,520 | $40,770 | $42,450 | $42,870 | $43,470 |
| $44,448 | $45,778 | $47,594 | $49,448 | $50,581 |
| 2006 | 2007 | 2008 | 2009 | 2010 |
|---|
- Light Blue: Graphic Design
- Dark Yellow: All Professions
In Pennsylvania, as the number of graphic design professionals is declining, the salaries earned by graphic design professionals are increasing. The mean salary for graphic design professionals in 2006 was $39,520 per year. And in 2010 the mean salary was $43,470 per year.
Salary percentiles for Graphic design professionals in Pennsylvania
10th percentile |
$25,140 |
25th percentile |
$32,210 |
50th percentile |
$40,510 |
75th percentile |
$51,270 |
90th percentile |
$65,970 |
Thus, there was a 9% growth in graphic design professionals' salaries. This growth is mirrored by state trends for all professionals. In Pennsylvania state, within the field of graphic design, there is a huge variation in pay. The highest paid graphic design professionals earn 162% more money than those in the bottom 10% of the pay bracket.
Average Salaries for Graphic design professionals and related professions in Pennsylvania
Art |
$52,860 |
Computer Animation |
$50,180 |
Design |
$49,751 |
Graphic Design |
$43,470 |
Visual Communications |
$42,310 |
Web Design |
$43,470 |
In Pennsylvania, graphic design professionals earn, on average, less than professionals in related fields.
Educational Trends
Graphic Design programs available for each degree type for all schools in Pennsylvania
associate |
18 |
bachelor |
21 |
master |
4 |
doctor |
0 |
Certificate |
10 |
| Total | 53 |
As the number of graphic design professionals is decreasing in Pennsylvania state, the number of students graduating from the 36 accredited graphic design schools in Pennsylvania state is increasing. In Pennsylvania, there were 525 graduates in 2006. And there were 1,214 graduates from graphic design courses in 2010.
This represents a 131% increase in the number of graphic design degree or certificate school graduates in Pennsylvania state. A majority of these graduates, or 40%, graduated with a bachelor's degree in graphic design.