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- School Code: 830800
- Phone: (301) 369-2800
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FINANCIAL AID RATE
73%STUDENT TEACHER RATIO
11:1DEGREE OFFERED ONLINE
2FINANCIAL AID AWARD AVG.
$2,616Average Grants + Scholarship Aid Awarded to Undergraduate Students
Percent of Full-Time Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid
Percent of Students Paying In-State Tuition vs Out-of-State Tuition
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Graphic Design Program
The graphic design program at Cecil College prepares students for careers as a package designer, creative director, strategic branding director, visual designer, and more. The program focuses on applying artistic and computer techniques to interpret technical and commercial concepts. Program courses include: computer-assisted art and design, printmaking, concept sketching, technical drawing, color theory, imaging, studio technique, still and life modeling, communication skills, and commercial art business operations. Get more details below including other Maryland colleges that offer graphic design program.
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Cecil College
11301 Springfield Rd, Laurel, MD
Cecil College is a public, community college located in Northeast Maryland. Cecil students can choose from an impressive range of academic and career program options without sacrificing the personal attention a medium-sized institution can offer. Small classes make for a more personalized education experience. Students wishing to earn an associate degree and transfer to a four-year school will find what they’re looking for at Cecil, as will the learner who’s seeking the direct path of job-skill certification.
You’ll find clubs and activities in abundance at Cecil College. There’s something for everyone! Choices run the gamut from arts and religion to cheerleading and honors societies. Also, the school Theatre Company and Art Gallery provide many hours of cultural enrichment to CC students.
Cecil College’s tuition rates run thousands of dollars below U.S. college and university average tuition rates, making Cecil a smart choice educationally and financially. The school has an open admissions policy, so students with a high school diploma or GED are encouraged to apply. For more information on the application process, contact the Cecil College admissions office. Your future of success awaits you. So, what are YOU waiting for? Call today!
Students Enrolled in the Graphic Design Program
Get more details below regarding enrollment, academics, and school demographics. Cecil College has offered the following program levels for students:
- Less Than One Year Certificate
- Less Than Two-Year Award
Students by Academic Level (2019)
| Graduates | |
|---|---|
| Less Than One Year Certificate | 1 |
| Less Than Two-Year Award | 4 |
Students by Gender (2019)
| Graduates | |
|---|---|
| Male | 3 |
| Female | 2 |
Students by Race (2019)
| Graduates | |
|---|---|
| Asian | 1 |
| Hispanic | 1 |
| White | 3 |
Source: IPEDS Survey 2012-2020: Data obtained from the US Dept. of Education's Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS). Data may vary depending on school and academic year.
Career Options for Graduates
Students who have completed the Graphic Design program at Cecil College, have entered into some of these more popular career paths listed below:Art, Drama, and Music Teachers, Postsecondary
Description
Teach courses in drama, music, and the arts including fine and applied art, such as painting and sculpture, or design and crafts. Includes both teachers primarily engaged in teaching and those who do a combination of teaching and research.
Art Directors
Description
Formulate design concepts and presentation approaches for visual communications media, such as print, broadcasting, and advertising. Direct workers engaged in art work or layout design.
Career Outlook & Projections (
)
According to the BLS, art directors employment is expected to grow at a rate of 2.4% from 2014 to 2024
Salary & Wages
- Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV Metropolitan Division
- Total Employment: 560
- Average Hourly Rate: $48.60
- Average Annual Salary: $101080
Multimedia Artists and Animators
Description
Create special effects, animation, or other visual images using film, video, computers, or other electronic tools and media for use in products or creations, such as computer games, movies, music videos, and commercials.
Career Outlook & Projections ()
According to the BLS, multimedia artists and animators employment is expected to grow at a rate of 6.0% from 2014 to 2024
Salary & Wages
- Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV Metropolitan Division
- Total Employment: 310
- Average Hourly Rate: $34.08
- Average Annual Salary: $70880
Artists and Related Workers, All Other
Description
All artists and related workers not listed separately.
Source: Job descriptions, estimated salary and wages, and projected job growth are taken from the Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS).
Admission Requirements & Details
The information regarding admissions below may give you an idea of the candidates Cecil College accepts. The details may include application requirements and recommendations, as well as any AP or college credits that may be transferred.
College Credits Accepted
- Dual Credits
- Life Experience Credits
- AP Course Credits
Academics & Student Services
Student Services
To help support students, Cecil College may provide services to students like those listed below:- Online classes
- Weekend and night classes available
- Remedial courses
- Counseling assistance
- Student employment
- Helping students find work after graduation
Intercollegiate Athletics
Cecil College is a Member of National Junior College Athletic Association (NJCAA), with many of the sports being in the NJCAA Division II classification. The most popular sports played are listed below:
- Baseball
- Basketball
- Soccer
- Volleyball