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Career Information for Graphic Designers in Washington

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Fast Facts for Graphic Designers in Washington

  • Cities with highest percentage of jobs relative to population: Bellingham, Seattle, and Mount Vernon
  • Cities with lowest percentage of jobs relative to population: Yakima, Bremerton, and Tacoma
  • Cities with the highest absolute number of jobs: Seattle, Spokane, and Tacoma

Salaries for Graphic Designers in Washington

  • Metro areas with the highest median salaries: Seattle, Tacoma, and Olympia. (See table at bottom of page)

Schools for Graphic Designers in Washington are listed below.

Selected Graphic Design Schools in Washington

These schools offer particularly quick info upon request, and we have written detailed profiles for each (click school names to see the profiles).

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DeVry University
Bellevue, Federal Way

Started in 1931, DeVry has grown into one of the largest private universities in the U.S., with locations in many major metro areas.

  • Programs: Game And Simulation Programming , Web Graphic Design
  • Degrees/Course Work: Associate, Bachelor, Master
(Offerings vary by location; please request additional info.)

The Art Institutes
Seattle

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.

  • Programs: 3D Modeling For Animation & Games, Advanced Graphic Design, Animation Art & Design, Animation Art And Design, Computer Animation, ...
  • Degrees/Course Work: Associate, Bachelor , Diploma

International Academy of Design and Technology
Tukwila

Career-oriented design, visual arts and communications curricula in about ten major U.S. metro areas. Flexible class schedules and online study are available for working students.

  • Programs: Computer Animation, Computer Graphics, Game Design, Game Design And Development, Game Production, ...
  • Degrees/Course Work: Associate, Bachelor

ITT Technical Institute
Everett, Seattle, Spokane Valley

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.

  • Degrees/Course Work: Associate, Bachelor
(Offerings vary by location; please request additional info.)

Selected Online Schools for Graphic Designers in Washington

SchoolLocationsDegreesQuick Info
DeVry University OnlineOnlineBachelorGet Info
AIU OnlineOnlineAssociate, BachelorGet Info
The Art Institute of Pittsburgh Online DivisionOnlineAssociate, Bachelor, DiplomaGet Info
Ashworth CollegeOnlineDiplomaGet Info
Herzing CollegeOnlineAssociate, BachelorGet Info

More Washington Graphic Design Schools

School NameCampusHighest AwardEnrolled
Bellevue CollegeBellevueBachelor12,305
Central Washington UniversityEllensburgMasters10,505
Cornish College of the ArtsSeattleBachelor776
DigiPen Institute of TechnologyRedmondMasters873
Eastern Washington UniversityCheneyDoctorate10,686
Edmonds Community CollegeLynnwoodAssociate8,435
Everett Community CollegeEverettAssociate7,674
Lake Washington Technical CollegeKirklandAssociate3,996
Olympic CollegeBremertonBachelor6,623
Pierce College at Fort SteilacoomLakewoodAssociate7,504
Pierce College at PuyallupPuyallupAssociate3,068
Seattle Pacific UniversitySeattleDoctorate3,842
Shoreline Community CollegeShorelineAssociate5,581
University of Washington-Seattle CampusSeattleDoctorate40,218
Walla Walla UniversityCollege PlaceMasters1,829
Western Washington UniversityBellinghamMasters14,276

Job Popularity in Metro Areas for Graphic Designers

The map below shows job statistics for the career type by metro area, for Washington. A table below the map shows job popularity and salaries across the state.

Metro Areas Rated for Popularity (as of 2008) for:
Graphic Designers

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 AreaJobsSalary
(2008)
Relative
Popularity

WASHINGTON

   
Bellingham160$36,0101.3
Seattle2,890$52,0301.2
Mount Vernon70$35,7901.1
Spokane310$37,9300.9
Kennewick120$37,3500.9
Olympia110$42,3800.8
Wenatchee40$32,5300.7
Tacoma180$47,5100.4
Bremerton50$39,9500.4
Yakima40$31,6000.3
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