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From the big-city arts and culture of Kansas City and St. Louis, to the rolling farmlands of northern Missouri, the beauty of the Ozarks and the country music Mecca of Branson, Missouri has plenty to offer. If you are interested in a career in art and design, there are plenty of design school opportunities throughout the state. From brick-and-mortar colleges and universities to online learning, Missouri offers a number of ways to earn an associate's degree or bachelor's degree in graphic design.
Graphic Design Careers in Missouri
A graphic design program provides hands-on training in the basic technical components of design and includes studies in fields such as electronic publishing, drawing, online media, digital animation, Web design, and more. After completing your degree in graphic design, you should be prepared for career opportunities in a wide array of areas, including publication, printing, art direction, journalism, Web design, and more.
According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, graphic designers nationally earned a mean annual salary of $47,820 in 2009. Projected job growth across the country should be strong between 2008 and 2018. In Missouri, graphic designers earned a mean annual salary of $44,180 in 2009.
If you're visually creative, a career in graphic design may be for you. Even better, there's a lot of flexibility in the profession. You can work full-time at an advertising agency or graphic design firm, make your own hours by freelancing, or even start your own business.
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