Graphic Design Schools In Florida
Florida has 34 accredited graphic design schools where graphic design faculty who teach graphic design classes can find employment. Below are statistics and other relevant data to help analyze the state of graphic design and graphic design training in Florida, which includes graphic design training at the following levels:
- Graphic Design Certificate
- Associates degree in Graphic Design from Independance University
- Bachelors Degree in Graphic Design from Full Sail University
- Masters degree in Graphic Design
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Professional Trends
Florida Vs. National Graphic Design Employment
| Florida | 11,160 |
| National | 192,240 |
Of all of the graphic design professionals that work in the US, approximately 6% work in Florida state.
Employment Growth for Graphic design professionals In Florida
| 11,140 | 12,290 | 13,140 | 12,200 | 11,160 |
| 2006 | 2007 | 2008 | 2009 | 2010 |
|---|
- Yellow: Actual Values
In Florida, the field of graphic design is growing. 20 more graphic design professionals were working in Florida in 2010, than there were in 2006. So, in four years, the number of graphic design professionals has grown by 0%. This is slower than the trend for graphic design professionals around the US. Nationally, the number of graphic design professionals has grown by 1% between 2006 and 2010.
Graphic Design VS. All Professions salaries in Florida
| $37,590 | $38,470 | $40,600 | $41,600 | $42,700 |
| $43,191 | $44,171 | $45,158 | $47,627 | $48,473 |
| 2006 | 2007 | 2008 | 2009 | 2010 |
|---|
- Light Blue: Graphic Design
- Dark Yellow: All Professions
In Florida, as the number of graphic design professionals is growing, the salaries earned by graphic design professionals are increasing. In 2006 graphic design professionals made a mean salary of $37,590 per year, and in 2010 they made $42,700 per year.
Salary percentiles for Graphic design professionals in Florida
10th percentile |
$25,390 |
25th percentile |
$31,280 |
50th percentile |
$39,480 |
75th percentile |
$50,320 |
90th percentile |
$63,350 |
Thus, graphic design professionals' salaries grew by 12% in 4 years. State trends for all professions mirror this growth. There is a 150% 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 Florida.
Average Salaries for Graphic design professionals and related professions in Florida
Art |
$50,608 |
Computer Animation |
$54,440 |
Design |
$49,632 |
Graphic Design |
$42,700 |
Visual Communications |
$39,060 |
Web Design |
$42,700 |
In Florida, 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 Florida
associate |
12 |
bachelor |
27 |
master |
3 |
doctor |
0 |
Certificate |
8 |
| Total | 50 |
As the number of graphic design professionals is increasing in Florida state, the number of students graduating from the 34 accredited graphic design schools in Florida state is also increasing. In 2006 there were 396 graphic design graduates from graphic design courses in Florida and in 2010 there were 1,271 graduates.
Thus there was a 221% percent increase in the number of graphic design school degree or certificate graduates in Florida. 54% of these graduates received a bachelor's degree in graphic design.