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

College programs linked to this occupation, ranked by graduate earnings

Computer Software and Media Applications(masters)University of Southern California, CA
$134,800
Computer Software and Media Applications(masters)George Mason University, VA
$126,908
Design and Applied Arts(masters)Carnegie Mellon University, PA
$120,888
Computer Software and Media Applications(masters)CUNY Graduate School and University Center, NY
$116,604
Computer Software and Media Applications(masters)North Carolina State University at Raleigh, NC
$115,689
Visual and Performing Arts(masters)Harvard University, MA
$115,516
Computer Software and Media Applications(masters)DePaul University, IL
$115,112
Computer Software and Media Applications(masters)University of Virginia-Main Campus, VA
$112,959
Computer Software and Media Applications(masters)Marist University, NY
$112,680
Computer Software and Media Applications(masters)Regis University, CO
$111,117
Computer Software and Media Applications(masters)University of St Thomas, MN
$106,930
Computer Software and Media Applications(masters)George Washington University, DC
$106,364
Computer Software and Media Applications(grad-cert)University of St Thomas, MN
$105,475
Computer Software and Media Applications(bachelors)University of Southern California, CA
$103,071
Computer Software and Media Applications(masters)Western Governors University, UT
$101,328
Computer Software and Media Applications(masters)Boston University, MA
$98,965
Computer Software and Media Applications(masters)Florida Polytechnic University, FL
$98,177
Computer Software and Media Applications(masters)Bellarmine University, KY
$98,177
Computer Software and Media Applications(masters)Full Sail University, FL
$98,177
Computer Software and Media Applications(masters)Auburn University, AL
$98,177
Computer Software and Media Applications(masters)Art Center College of Design, CA
$98,177
Computer Software and Media Applications(masters)Inter American University of Puerto Rico-Metro, PR
$98,177
Computer Software and Media Applications(masters)Louisiana State University and Agricultural & Mechanical College, LA
$98,177
Computer Software and Media Applications(masters)Dominican University, IL
$98,177
Computer Software and Media Applications(masters)Drexel University, PA
$98,177

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