Major in University Parallel with Emphasis in Graphic Design (A.A., A.S.)
Program and Career Description
The Graphic Design emphasis is a two-year program for students who are planning to complete a bachelor's degree at a four year school. Graphic Designers or graphic artists plan, analyze, and create visual solutions to communication problems. A few selected careers are listed below.
| Career |
Median Experience - Average wage |
| Graphic Designer |
$40,520 |
| Computer System Design |
$47,860 |
| Periodical/Book Publishers |
$32,100 |
Career and salary information taken from www.bls.gov. Check out this web site for additional information about education requirements and preferred work styles and abilities for these careers. Salaries are not guaranteed.
Transfer Options
This emphasis is not currently a part of the Tennessee Transfer Pathway which is part of the "The Complete College Act of 2010", and therefore; it may not be fully transferable. Since general education and major requirements vary from one transfer institution to another, it is essential that transfer students decide on a transfer institution as soon as possible and refer to the major requirements in that institution's catalog when planning a program of study. The requirements of the emphasis may be modified upon request to meet the requirements in that major at a specific transfer college or university.
Articulation agreements exist between other private and non-TN public institutions. These agreements are available at www.columbiastate.edu/admissions/transfer-information.
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