Graphic Design Schools
In Portland, Maine
In Portland, there is only one graphic design school where graphic design faculty can find employment. The trends in Portland'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
Portland Vs. Maine Graphic Design Employment
| Portland | 260 |
| Maine | 570 |
Of the 570 graphic design professionals employed in Maine, 260 work in Portland. There has been a 13% decline in the number of graphic design professionals in Portland between the years 2006 and 2010. Overall employment in Portland has increased.
Portland Vs. Maine Graphic Design employment growth
| 690 | 700 | 690 | 610 | 570 |
| 300 | 360 | 350 | 260 | 260 |
| 2006 | 2007 | 2008 | 2009 | 2010 |
|---|
- Grey: Maine
- Dark Yellow: Portland
Graphic Design VS. All professions salaries in Portland
| $39,200 | $39,090 | $40,720 | $44,990 | $45,670 |
| $38,320 | $39,800 | $40,830 | $41,620 | $42,670 |
| 2006 | 2007 | 2008 | 2009 | 2010 |
|---|
- Light Blue: Graphic Design in Portland
- Dark Yellow: All Professions in Portland
Salaries for graphic design professionals in Portland have increased. In 2010 an average salary of $45,670 per year was earned by graphic design professionals in Portland. Four years earlier in 2006, graphic design professionals in Portland made an average salary of $39,200 per year. The growth in the salary of graphic design professionals in Portland is faster than the salary trend for all careers in the city.
Salary percentiles for Graphic design professionals in Portland
10th percentile |
$28,310 |
25th percentile |
$34,130 |
50th percentile |
$41,200 |
75th percentile |
$48,470 |
90th percentile |
$60,860 |
Graphic design professionals in Portland make a median yearly salary of $41,200. The difference in pay between the graphic design professionals in the lowest pay bracket and those in the highest pay bracket is approximately 115%. Those in the lowest 10% of the pay bracket earn less than $28,310 per year, while those in the highest 10% of the pay bracket earn more than $60,860 per year.
Average Salaries for Graphic design professionals and related professions in Portland
Web Design |
$45,670 |
Visual Communications |
$45,670 |
Graphic Design |
$45,670 |
Design |
$55,025 |
Art |
$67,300 |
On average graphic design professionals in Portland earn salaries that are lower than the salaries earned by other professionals in Portland.
Educational Trends
Graphic Design schools in Portland
Many of Portland's graphic design professionals are graduates of the only accredited graphic design school in the city.
Graphic Design Programs Offered In Portland
associate |
0 |
bachelor |
1 |
master |
0 |
doctor |
0 |
Certificate |
0 |
| Total | 1 |
There is one degree and certificate program in graphic design offered by Portland's graphic design school.
Student Completed Graphic Design Degrees In Portland
associate |
0 |
bachelor |
6 |
master |
0 |
doctor |
0 |
Certificate |
0 |
| Total | 6 |
Approximately 6 students completed graphic design courses in 2010.