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Commercial & Entertainment Arts Department
The Graphic Design - Level 2 - Generalist Certificate of Achievement builds on the foundational skills from Level I and prepares students for a wide range of careers in communication design. In the Generalist emphasis, students gain a balanced mix of creative, technical, and professional skills to produce compelling design across print, digital, and web platforms. Coursework emphasizes industry-standard software, branding and identity systems, UI/UX fundamentals, and portfolio development. This certificate reflects current industry practices and provides students with the versatility needed to succeed in today’s evolving design landscape.
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Higher Education, Higher Income:
This award offers multiple levels. Completion of all levels can lead to higher pay.
- Graphic Designers
Graphic Designers
SOC Career Code: 27-1024.00Design or create graphics to meet specific commercial or promotional needs, such as packaging, displays, or logos. May use a variety of mediums to achieve artistic or decorative effects.
Typical Hourly Salary$22.50The figure above is based off a percentile of 25 percent.
All job data and figures based on a 100 mile radius from Mt. SACTop Entry-Level EducationChart Legend- Doctoral Degree Or More
- Master's Degree
- Bachelor's Degree
- Associate's Degree
- Some College
- Certificate
- High School Diploma Or Less
Median Salary Earnings$68,548.56Annual Job Openings2,972Openings are regional vacancies due to growth and turnover in this career.All job data and figures based on a 100 mile radius from Mt. SAC
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- Graphic Designers
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