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Oregon is a beautiful state bordering the Pacific Ocean. Its land is primarily forested with great expanses of wilderness and striking scenery.
Overview of Oregon
The Beaver State covers 98,386 square miles with an estimated population of nearly 3,500,000 people. The vast region's major industries are timber, paper products, electronics, computers, coal mining, and agriculture.
The major metropolitan areas include Portland and the state capital of Salem, where most of the region's graphic designers are employed. The median annual income in 2009 was $42,540, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS).
Graphic Design Careers in Oregon
Graphic designers communicate through electronic and print media. They are tasked with solving communication problems and finding the best way to convey images and messages.
In 2009, graphic designers in Oregon earned an estimated annual mean wage of $44,150, according to the BLS. Most graphic designers have graduated from a campus-based or online 4-year bachelor's program in graphic design or the fine arts. The state's colleges, universities, private design schools, and online schools provide excellent degree programs. Some students earn associate's degrees and certificates in graphic design and are qualified to assist graphic designers or work in technical capacities.
Graphic design schools in Oregon typically include the following coursework along with a liberal arts education:
Related graphic design occupations and the estimated annual wages earned in Oregon in 2009 are as follows:
The increase in job prospects for graduates of graphic design schools in Oregon are on par with growth in other employment sectors. Now is the time to earn a degree and take your place in the wonderful world of graphic design.
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