Program Overview

Art and Design: Graphic Design at Cerritos College

Associate of Arts

The Graphic Design Program at Cerritos College is designed to prepare students for entry-level positions in graphic design related fields such as advertising, graphic design, illustration, digital imaging and motion graphics. The core learned disciplines are the principles of design, an understanding of the visual elements, exposure to art and design history, conceptual visual problem solving, and the production of a portfolio using industry-standard software and processes.

Salary, Growth and Careers

Salary

Careers associated with this program have a salary range from $46,000 to $203,000 with an average salary of $115,000.

Growth

Career opportunities for this program are expected to grow nationwide from 2022 to 2032.

Careers

• Web Developers and Digital Interface Designers
  • Education Level: Bachelor's degree
  • Job Growth: +12.8%
  • Average Salary: $89,000
  • Salary Range: $46,000 - $158,000
• Art Directors
  • Education Level: Bachelor's degree
  • Job Growth: +6.1%
  • Average Salary: $148,000
  • Salary Range: $99,000 - $175,000
• Art, Drama, and Music Teachers, Postsecondary
  • Education Level: Master's degree
  • Job Growth: +3.2%
  • Average Salary: $127,000
  • Salary Range: $79,000 - $162,000
• Artists and Related Workers, All Other
  • Education Level: No formal educational credential
  • Job Growth: +3.4%
  • Average Salary: $95,000
  • Salary Range: $66,000 - $108,000
• Graphic Designers
  • Education Level: High school diploma or equivalent
  • Job Growth: +3.3%
  • Average Salary: $79,000
  • Salary Range: $53,000 - $96,000
• Software Developers and Software Quality Assurance Analysts and Testers
  • Education Level: Bachelor's degree
  • Job Growth: +22.2%
  • Average Salary: $136,000
  • Salary Range: $78,000 - $203,000
• Special Effects Artists and Animators
  • Education Level: Bachelor's degree
  • Job Growth: +8.2%
  • Average Salary: $133,000
  • Salary Range: $97,000 - $162,000

Education levels are meant to represent what is typical for entry into the career, based on data from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics.