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All stereotypes courtesy of certain MTV shows aside, the state of New Jersey is perhaps best known for its proximity to the large metropolitan areas of New York City and Philadelphia. In fact, a good portion of the state lies within the urban fallout of these cities, making New Jersey the most densely populated state in the nation with about 8,707,739 residents. Other borders defining this Northeastern state include Delaware and the Atlantic Ocean. New Jersey boasts a richly varied economy whose major industries are:
These fields should be considered but a sampling of thriving New Jersey business. All told, this state is home to diverse career options.
Graphic Design Careers in New Jersey
Graphic design schools in New Jersey prepare students to take full advantage of their economically central location. According to recent data collected by the Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS), graphic designers employed in this state earned a mean annual wage of $50,850 in 2009, a number well above the national average. All other artists and related workers in New Jersey made $59,510, also besting the national average.
Graphic design schools in New Jersey produce graduates who enjoy fast access to neighboring New York, a state that offers one of the highest concentrations of graphic design workers in the country as well as some of the best wages for this profession ($56,680). The BLS expects steady growth for the graphic design industry, noting that individuals with experience in web design and animation should have the best job prospects.
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