Computer Graphics Degree

The computer graphics degree program at Columbia – Greene Community College prepares students seeking a future in the graphic design field as computer graphic specialists. Students who graduate from the computer graphics degree program will study software, hardware, and mathematical tools to manipulate topological 2D and 3D creations on a computer. Courses include graphics software and systems, digital multimedia, graphic design, graphics devices, processors, and standards, attributes, and transformations, projections, surface identification and rendering, and color theory and application. Get more details below including other New York colleges that offer computer graphics degrees.

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Columbia – Greene Community College

Also known as Columbia University

West 116 St and Broadway, New York, NY

Columbia-Greene Community College (CGCC), a college of the State University of New York (SUNY), is located near the Hudson River, on a lush, rural campus setting that borders the Catskill Mountains and the Taconic and Berkshire Hills, and is a short drive to nearby major metropolitan areas such as Albany, Berkshires, and New York City.

CGCC is a two-year college that offers transfer and degree programs for Associate in Arts degrees, Associate in Science degrees, Associate in Applied Science degrees, and Associate in Occupational Studies degrees. In addition, CGCC offers certificate programs for specialized courses.

Students have access to student activities, clubs, and athletic sports teams to help them acclimate to campus life.

CGCC’s mission is to foster an academically-supportive environment for geographically and culturally diverse students that provide transfer, vocational, technical, remedial, and lifelong learning for all. CGCC recognizes its responsibility to offer high quality, post-secondary education that is accessible to all residents in the community.

Tuition is based on credit hours per semester and residency status.

In-state students:

• Full-time students averaging 12-17 semester hours per semester have a tuition fee of $1980 per semester.
• Part-time students averaging 1-11 semester hours per semester have a tuition fee of $165 per semester hour.

Out-of-state students:

• Full-time students averaging 12-17 semester hours per semester have a tuition fee of $3960 per semester.
• Part-time students averaging 1-11 semester hours per semester have a tuition fee of $330 per semester hour.

In addition to the above fees, students may also be responsible for activities fees, insurance fees, health fees, and lab or technology fees.

CGCC reserves the right to change tuition schedules and fees at their discretion. Tuition and financial aid information can be found at http://www.sunycgcc.edu/financial-aid.

Students applying to CGCC must submit an application, high school or college transcripts, attend admissions interview or information session for specific majors (if applicable), and take any necessary placement tests. Other admissions and financial aid requirements for prospective students can be found via the CGCC website here.

Career Options for Graduates

Computer Programmers

Description

Create, modify, and test the code, forms, and script that allow computer applications to run. Work from specifications drawn up by software developers or other individuals. May assist software developers by analyzing user needs and designing software solutions. May develop and write computer programs to store, locate, and retrieve specific documents, data, and information.

Graphic Designers

Description

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.

Career Outlook & Projections ()

According to the BLS, graphic designers employment is expected to grow at a rate of 1.4% from 2014 to 2024

Salary & Wages

• Nassau County-Suffolk County, NY Metropolitan Division
  • Total Employment: 1
  • Average Hourly Rate: $22.95
  • Average Annual Salary: $47730
• Newark, NJ-PA Metropolitan Division
  • Total Employment: 1
  • Average Hourly Rate: $28.44
  • Average Annual Salary: $59150

Source: Job descriptions, estimated salary and wages, and projected job growth are taken from the Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS).