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Oklahoma is the land of the big skies. The Sooner State covers 68,667 square miles of wide-open territory where there's little to stop the wind. The state is synonymous with tales of the Old West and adventures long gone by.
Overview of Oklahoma
According to the U.S. Census Bureau, the population of Oklahoma in 2009 was an estimated 3,687,050 people. The median household income in 2008 was an estimated $42,836. Most graphic designers are employed within the major metropolitan areas that include Oklahoma City, Tulsa, Muskogee, Elk City, Lawton, Norman, and Enid. The state's major industries include farming, natural gas, and oil production.
Graphic Design Careers in Oklahoma
Graduates of graphic design schools in Oklahoma are employed throughout the private sector to communicate via electronic and print media, find new and creative ways to convey messages and images, and solve communication problems.
According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, graphic designers in Oklahoma in May 2009 earned an estimated annual mean wage of $35,610. Most graphic designers have graduated with a campus-based or online 4-year bachelor's degree in graphic design or the fine arts. Graduates who possess an associate's degree or certificate in graphic design work in assisting graphic designers and in technical capacities.
Graphic design schools in Oklahoma include the following coursework in addition to a liberal arts education:
Other occupations related to graphic design and the estimated annual wages earned in Oklahoma in May 2009 are:
The increase in job prospects for graduates of graphic design schools in Oklahoma are on par with growth in other employment sectors. Now is the time to enroll in a graphic arts degree or certificate program and launch your career into the challenging and creative world of graphic design.
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