Graphic Designers
Design or create graphics to meet specific commercial or promotional needs, such as packaging, displays, or logos. May use a variety of mediums to achieve artistic or decorative effects.
$61,300
Median Annual Pay
Jobs growth:
+2% projected 2024–2034
Bachelor's degree
Typical Entry-Level Education
What They Do
Graphic designers create visual concepts, using computer software or by hand, to communicate ideas that inspire, inform, and captivate consumers.
Programs That Prepare You
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