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If you love sunshine and warm weather, Arizona is a great place to begin your design training. You can earn a BA in general design or focus on more specific courses such as industrial design, interior design, or architectural studies. With the state unemployment rate lower than the national average, Arizona enjoys a stable economy that is quite suitable for a new career. Architectural professionals are listed by Arizona's state labor department as some of the highest paid in the state. Web and graphic designers based in Arizona can work for clients all over the world, thanks to improving Internet technology. Whether you're an interior or industrial designer, an Arizona art school can help you achieve your career goals.
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University of Phoenix - Southern Arizona Campus
300 South Craycroft Road
Tucson, AZ 85711
University of Phoenix makes higher education highly accessible.
Sample programs:
BS in Information Technology - Multimedia and Visual Comm
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University of Phoenix - Phoenix Campus
4635 E. Elwood Street
Phoenix, AZ 85040
University of Phoenix makes higher education highly accessible.
Sample programs:
BS in Information Technology - Multimedia and Visual Comm
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DeVry University - Phoenix
2149 W. Dunlap
Phoenix, AZ 85021
Get on the fast track to success at DeVry University.
Sample programs:
Associate - Web Graphic Design
Bachelor's - Multimedia Design and Development
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The Art Institute of Phoenix
2233 West Dunlap Avenue
Phoenix, AZ 85021
Develop your portfolio at The Art Institutes, and get a competitive advantage.
Sample programs:
Advertising
Digital Film & Video Production
Digital Photography
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The Art Institute of Tucson
5099 E. Grant Rd.
Tucson, AZ 85712
Develop your portfolio at The Art Institutes, and get a competitive advantage.
Sample programs:
Advertising
Apparel / Fashion Design
Digital Film & Video Production
More
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ITT Technical Institute - Tucson
1455 West River Road
Tucson, AZ 85704
Are you interested in pursuing a high-tech career? Getting an education from ITT Tech is a great place to start!
Sample programs:
School of Drafting and Design
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ITT Technical Institute - Tempe
5005 S. Wendler Drive
Tempe, AZ 85282
Are you interested in pursuing a high-tech career? Getting an education from ITT Tech is a great place to start!
Sample programs:
School of Drafting and Design
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CollegeAmerica - Flagstaff
1800 S. Milton Rd.
Flagstaff, AZ 86001
Other colleges make promises. CollegeAmerica delivers.
Sample programs:
AS in Graphic Arts *Online
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CollegeAmerica - Phoenix
6533 N. Black Canyon Hwy.
Phoenix, AZ 85015
Other colleges make promises. CollegeAmerica delivers.
Sample programs:
AS in Graphic Arts *Online
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Western International University - Phoenix
9215 N Black Canyon Highway
Phoenix, AZ 85021
Western International University offers education for working adults, on campus or with WIU Interactive Online.
Sample programs:
Bachelor of Science in Business / Minor in Business Communications
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