Graphic Design Schools
In Yakima, Washington
The city of Yakima has only one school where graphic design faculty can find employment. The following statistics and charts help analyze the current state of the graphic design academic community in Yakima, and the future trends. Academia in graphic design includes graphic design training at the graphic design associates degree level.
Statistics
Professional Trends
Yakima Vs. Washington Graphic Design Employment
| Yakima | 40 |
| Washington | 3,760 |
Exactly 40 of Washington State's 3,760 graphic design professionals work in Yakima. Between 2006 and 2010, the number of graphic design professionals in Yakima has shrunk by 0%. As the number of graphic design professionals in Yakima has decreased, overall employment in Yakima has increased.
Yakima Vs. Washington Graphic Design employment growth
| 3,420 | 3,990 | 4,320 | 4,220 | 3,760 |
| 40 | 40 | 40 | 40 | 40 |
| 2006 | 2007 | 2008 | 2009 | 2010 |
|---|
- Grey: Washington
- Dark Yellow: Yakima
Graphic Design VS. All professions salaries in Yakima
| $33,650 | $32,290 | $31,600 | $32,860 | $37,750 |
| $34,280 | $35,010 | $36,180 | $37,140 | $38,230 |
| 2006 | 2007 | 2008 | 2009 | 2010 |
|---|
- Light Blue: Graphic Design in Yakima
- Dark Yellow: All Professions in Yakima
In Yakima, salaries for graphic design professionals have increased. Yakima graphic design professionals made $37,750 per year, on average, in 2010. Four years earlier in 2006, the average salary for graphic design professionals in Yakima was $33,650 per year. This growth is slower than the salary trend for all careers in Yakima.
Salary percentiles for Graphic design professionals in Yakima
10th percentile |
$23,750 |
25th percentile |
$27,790 |
50th percentile |
$37,940 |
75th percentile |
$45,060 |
90th percentile |
$54,860 |
Yakima graphic design professionals earn a median yearly salary of $37,940. The difference in pay between the graphic design professionals in the lowest pay bracket and those in the highest pay bracket is approximately 131%. Those in the lowest 10% of the pay bracket earn less than $23,750 per year, while those in the highest 10% of the pay bracket earn more than $54,860 per year.
Average Salaries for Graphic design professionals and related professions in Yakima
Design |
$30,255 |
Graphic Design |
$37,750 |
Visual Communications |
$37,750 |
Web Design |
$37,750 |
Graphic design professional salaries in Yakima are, on average, higher than salaries earned for professionals in related fields.
Educational Trends
Graphic Design schools in Yakima
There is only one accredited graphic design school in the city. Many of Yakima's graphic design professionals are graduates of this school.
Graphic Design Programs Offered In Yakima
associate |
1 |
bachelor |
0 |
master |
0 |
doctor |
0 |
Certificate |
0 |
| Total | 1 |
Yakima's graphic design school offers one graphic design degree and certificate program.
Student Completed Graphic Design Degrees In Yakima
associate |
2 |
bachelor |
0 |
master |
0 |
doctor |
0 |
Certificate |
0 |
| Total | 2 |
In 2010 approximately 2 students completed graphic design courses.