About this field of study · CIP 11.0803
A program that focuses on the software, hardware, and mathematical tools used to represent, display, and manipulate topological, two-, and three-dimensional objects on a computer screen and that prepares individuals to function as computer graphics specialists. Includes instruction in graphics software and systems; digital multimedia; graphic design; graphics devices, processors, and standards; attributes and transformations; projections; surface identification and rendering; color theory and application; and applicable geometry and algorithms.
- Institution tuition
- $65,430 in-state / $65,430 out-of-state annual rate at this institution, not program-specific
- Field
- Software & Media Applications
- National, this field
- $37,522 – $92,384 national benchmark for the field
- Level
- Bachelor's Degree
- Degrees awarded
- 1 (reporting year)
- Institution website
- Visit institution site
Common careers
Computer Programmers
Create, modify, and test the code and scripts that allow computer applications to run. Work from specifications drawn up by software and web developers or other individuals. May develop and write computer programs to store, locate, and retrieve specific documents, data, and information.
Considerable preparation needed
Career/Technical Education Teachers, Postsecondary
Teach vocational courses intended to provide occupational training below the baccalaureate level in subjects such as construction, mechanics/repair, manufacturing, transportation, or cosmetology, primarily to students who have graduated from or left high school. Teaching takes place in public or private schools whose primary business is academic or vocational education.
Medium preparation needed
Graphic Designers
Design or create graphics to meet specific commercial or promotional needs, such as packaging, displays, or logos. May use a variety of mediums to achieve artistic or decorative effects.
Considerable preparation needed
Occupations linked to this field of study by the NCES CIP-SOC crosswalk; descriptions from O*NET.