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Graphic designers, also known as graphic artists, use a variety of visual elements to promote or enhance a product, brand or company. They can have a typical 9 to 5 job or can work on a contract, or job, basis as consultants or freelance designers. Graphic artists may work for corporate businesses, design firms or media companies of all sizes. They may also work at newspapers, magazines or publishing companies.
Graphic Design Schools in Georgia
To become a graphic designer, you'll need to earn a bachelor's degree in graphic design or fine arts from a college, university or private design school. Associate degrees and certificates are also offered at 2-year and 3-year professional schools, but usually result in assistant positions or roles that require technical skills only. As a graphic design student, you'll take courses in studio art, principles of design, website design, computerized design, printing techniques and commercial graphics production. In addition to art and design classes, a liberal arts education that includes courses in marketing, writing, sociology, cultural studies and business may also be beneficial. It is important to note that graphic artists must also be creative and have the ability to showcase their ideas to clients or art directors. Earning an online or traditional degree from one of the many Georgia graphic design schools is the first step to becoming a graphic artist.
Graphic Designer Salaries in Georgia
According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS), the demand for graphic designers should increase and employment is expected to grow 13 percent between 2008 and 2018. Those with animation and website expertise will be preferred as the demand for interactive media projects increases. There are 5,440 graphic designers in the state of Georgia. To join them, enroll in one of the following Georgia graphic design schools. In May 2009, designers in Georgia earned an hourly median wage of $20.96, or $43,590 per year, according to the BLS. Opportunities for graphic designers can be found statewide, but are most common in the metropolitan areas of Atlanta, Chattanooga TN-GA and Augusta-Richmond County GA-SC.
Check out the list of Georgia graphic design schools to find a location that's most convenient for you.
Schools for Graphic Designers in Georgia are listed below.
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DeVry University
Alpharetta, Atlanta, Decatur, Duluth, Stockbridge
Started in 1931, DeVry has grown into one of the largest private universities in the U.S., with locations in many major metro areas.
The Art Institutes
Atlanta, Decatur
The Art Institutes (AI) provides programs that stimulate the minds of its students with programs in design, the arts, game programming, culinary cuisine, and fashion.
American InterContinental University
Buckhead
Offers Graduate and Undergraduate degree programs in business, criminal justice, design and media arts, education, engineering and information technology. Located in five U.S. and two foreign sites
Bauder College
Atlanta
For more than 40 years, Bauder College has educated Atlanta residents in a variety of career fields. The school’s hands-on focus prepares its students for specific jobs.
ITT Technical Institute
Duluth, Kennesaw
With over 100 campuses in 34 states nationwide and online programs offered as well, the ITT Technical Institutes may have a program that is convenient for you. ITT Tech is dedicated to teaching technology.
| School | Locations | Degrees | |
|---|---|---|---|
| DeVry University Online | Online | Bachelor | |
| AIU Online | Online | Associate, Bachelor | |
| The Art Institute of Pittsburgh Online Division | Online | Associate, Bachelor, Diploma | |
| Ashworth College | Online | Diploma | |
| Herzing College | Online | Associate, Bachelor |
| School Name | Campus | Highest Award | Enrolled |
|---|---|---|---|
| Augusta Technical College | Augusta | Associate | 4,516 |
| Brenau University | Gainesville | Masters | 2,577 |
| Central Georgia Technical College | Macon | Associate | 5,233 |
| Gwinnett Technical College | Lawrenceville | Associate | 4,789 |
| North Metro Technical College | Acworth | Associate | 2,222 |
| Reinhardt College | Waleska | Masters | 1,028 |
| Sandersville Technical College | Sandersville | Associate | 776 |
| Savannah College of Art and Design | Savannah | Masters | 8,966 |
| West Georgia Technical College | LaGrange | Associate | 1,755 |
The map below shows job statistics for the career type by metro area, for Georgia. A table below the map shows job popularity and salaries across the state.
Listed below are metro areas ranked by the popularity of jobs for Graphic Designers relative to the population of the city, as of 2008. Salary data was obtained from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics.
A Relative Popularity of 1.0 means that the city has an average number of the particular job, for its population, compared to the rest of the US. Higher numbers mean proportionally more jobs of that type.| Metro Area | Jobs | Salary (2008) | Relative Popularity |
|---|---|---|---|
GEORGIA | |||
| Athens | 170 | $42,330 | 1.5 |
| Dalton | 160 | $59,740 | 1.4 |
| Atlanta | 3,560 | $51,110 | 0.9 |
| Brunswick | 50 | $48,300 | 0.8 |
| Columbus | 130 | $40,520 | 0.8 |
| Savannah | 170 | $37,440 | 0.7 |
| Augusta | 200 | $40,260 | 0.6 |
| Gainesville | 60 | $44,270 | 0.6 |
| Valdosta | 40 | $32,370 | 0.5 |
| Albany | 40 | $33,470 | 0.4 |
| Macon | 50 | $35,160 | 0.3 |
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