Creative Industries: Graphic Design
Find more resources for starting a career in graphic design.
Source: The Bureau of Labor Statistics
Interested in the infographic above? Find out more about graphic designers at The Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Online Courses
Education
- The Balance Careers has tips on how to get accredited in graphic design certifications.
Check out MICA’s graphic design major, with coursework, career paths and more.
Learn about coursework for a Bachelor’s degree in Graphic Design at the University of Maryland.
Check out the graphic design program at Montgomery College, plus salary and job postings.
American University offers a Bachelor’s degree program in Graphic and Visual Communications Design.
Salary
- Learn about graphic designers’ salary from the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Job Outlook
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Learn more about the graphic design industry outlook at IBIS World.
Find out about the job and advancement outlook for graphic designers at Firsthand.
Getting Started
- The Professional Association of Design has a guide to internships.
Learn about the work environment, and how to get started in the graphic design industry, with the Balance Careers.
Indeed.com shares job interview tips, plus examples of sample interview questions for graphic designers.
How to build a winning graphic design portfolio, from the Art Career Project.