COLLEGES THAT HAVE A MAJOR VISUAL COMMUNICATION AND GRAPHIC DESIGN | |||
Colleges | Degree | Name of school | Name of Degree |
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Vincennes University | Associates | Art Department Annex | Art- Graphic Design and Visual Communications |
Purdue University South Bend | Associates and Bachelor | School of Technology | Computer Graphics Technology |
SALARY |
Median annual earnings of visual artists were about $31,690 a year in 1998. The middle 50 percent earned between $23,790 and $41,980 a year. The lowest 10 percent earned less than $17,910 and the highest 10 percent earned more than $64,580. Median annual earnings in the industries employing the largest number of visual artists in 1997 were as follows:
Advertising $34,800 Periodicals 33,000 Mailing, reproduction, stenographic services 32,700 Commercial printing 24,700 Newspapers 24,100 Earnings for self-employed visual artists vary widely. Some charge only a nominal fee while they gain experience and build a reputation for their work. Others, such as well-established freelance graphic designers and fine artists, can earn much more than salaried artists do. Like other self-employed workers, freelance artists must provide their own benefits. |