Graphic Design Schools In Texas
Graphic Design classes faculty can choose to work at one of 33 accredited graphic design schools in Texas. Below are statistics and other relevant data to help analyze the state of graphic design and graphic design training in Texas, which includes 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
Texas Vs. National Graphic Design Employment
| Texas | 11,020 |
| National | 192,240 |
Of all of the graphic design professionals in the country, nearly 6% are in the state of Texas.
Employment Growth for Graphic design professionals In Texas
| 9,970 | 10,780 | 11,340 | 10,850 | 11,020 |
| 2006 | 2007 | 2008 | 2009 | 2010 |
|---|
- Yellow: Actual Values
Graphic Design is a growing field in Texas. In 2010 there were 1,050 more graphic design professionals working in Texas than there were in 2006. Thus, the field of graphic design has grown by 11% in Texas. This growth is faster than the change in the number of graphic design professionals around the country. Nationally, the number of graphic design professionals has grown by 1% from 2006 to 2010.
Graphic Design VS. All Professions salaries in Texas
| $41,680 | $42,160 | $44,000 | $44,350 | $44,590 |
| $42,701 | $44,703 | $45,514 | $47,910 | $49,136 |
| 2006 | 2007 | 2008 | 2009 | 2010 |
|---|
- Light Blue: Graphic Design
- Dark Yellow: All Professions
In Texas, as the number of graphic design professionals is growing, the salaries earned by graphic design professionals are increasing. The mean salary for graphic design professionals in 2006 was $41,680 per year. And in 2010 the mean salary was $44,590 per year.
Salary percentiles for Graphic design professionals in Texas
10th percentile |
$24,690 |
25th percentile |
$31,430 |
50th percentile |
$40,270 |
75th percentile |
$54,230 |
90th percentile |
$69,760 |
Thus, graphic design professionals' salaries grew by 7% in 4 years. This growth is mirrored by state trends for all professionals. In Texas state, within the field of graphic design, there is a huge variation in pay. The highest paid graphic design professionals earn 183% more money than those in the bottom 10% of the pay bracket.
Average Salaries for Graphic design professionals and related professions in Texas
Art |
$53,664 |
Computer Animation |
$57,740 |
Design |
$50,818 |
Graphic Design |
$44,590 |
Visual Communications |
$43,798 |
Web Design |
$44,590 |
In Texas, 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 Texas
associate |
19 |
bachelor |
19 |
master |
3 |
doctor |
0 |
Certificate |
10 |
| Total | 51 |
As the number of graphic design professionals is increasing in Texas state, the number of students graduating from the 33 accredited graphic design schools in Texas state is also increasing. In 2006 there were 618 graphic design graduates from graphic design courses in Texas and in 2010 there were 644 graduates.
Thus there was a 4% percent increase in the number of graphic design school degree or certificate graduates in Texas. A majority of these graduates, or 37%, graduated with a associate's degree in graphic design.