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Graphic Design Schools in Virginia

Virginia contains 23 schools that offer graphic design programs. Virginia Commonwealth University, the highest-ranking graphic design school in VA, has a total student population of 32,172 and is the 222nd highest ranked school in America.

Of the 23 graphic design schools in Virginia, only 5 have a student population over 10k. After taking into account tuition, living expenses, and financial aid, Sanford-Brown College comes out as the most expensive ($49,321/yr), with Tidewater Community College as the lowest recorded at only $4,175/yr.

Graphic Design students from Virginia schools who go on to become graphic designers, animation designers, fashion designers, web designers, etc. have a good chance at finding employment. For example, there are 200,870 people working as graphic designers alone in the US, and their average annual salary is $47,820.

Also, within the graphic design schools in Virginia, the average student population is 3,287 and average student-to-faculty ratio is 16 to 1. Aside from graphic design, there are 3782 total degree (or certificate) programs in the state, with 2,568 people on average applying for a school. Undergraduate tuition costs are normally around $4,181, but can vary widely depending on the type of school.

Graphic Design Programs in Virginia

Virginia Commonwealth University

• Graphic Design
  

  Levels offered: Bachelors

Emory and Henry College

• Graphic Design
  

  Levels offered: Bachelors

Marymount University

• Graphic Design
  

  Levels offered: Bachelors

Virginia Intermont College

• Graphic Design
  

  Levels offered: Associates, Bachelors

Liberty University

• Graphic Design
  

  Levels offered: Bachelors

The Art Institute of Washington

• Graphic Design
  

  Levels offered: Associates, Bachelors

Westwood College-Annandale

• Graphic Design
  

  Levels offered: Associates

Westwood College-Arlington Ballston

• Graphic Design
  

  Levels offered: Associates

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See Also

• Graphic Design Information
• Salary Details for an Animation Designer
• Online Graphic Design Schools
• Online Graphic Design Programs
• Online Graphic Design Courses
• Online Graphic Design Certifications

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