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- School Code: 380100
- Phone: (206) 543-2100
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FINANCIAL AID RATE
70%STUDENT TEACHER RATIO
14:1Average 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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Computer Graphics Degree
The computer graphics degree program at Wenatchee Valley 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 Washington colleges that offer computer graphics degrees.
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Wenatchee Valley College (WVC)
1400 NE Campus Parkway, Seattle, WA
About
Wenatchee Valley College, located in Wenatchee, Washington, was founded in 1939 and was originally a private institution supported by fifty one local residents. Two years later the school became part of the Washington State public education system. Soon thereafter the school began a period of movement and expansion, until a permanent campus was formed in 1949.
WVC has since expanded its facilities in subsequent years to meet growing demand. In addition to the main campus, the school operated two more campuses in Omak and downtown Wenatchee (known as the Downtown Learning Center). The school also offers dual enrollment for high school students through the states Running Start Program.
Academics
As a comprehensive community college, WVC offers a variety of programs that allow for academic transfer or career opportunities. Academic transfer programs allow students to complete the first two years of a four year education, followed by applying for transfer to a four year institution in order to continue their education to complete a bachelor's degree.
Training programs at Wenatchee Valley offer education and training in a high demand field or industry for students who plan to pursue long term employment upon completion. Programs take between one and two years to complete and result in a degree or certificate.
Programs offered include:
Admissions and Financial Aid
Wenatchee Valley College is an open enrollment institution that admits any individuals that pay their fees and have a high school education or are at least eighteen years of age. Students should supply transcripts and standardized test scores if available and may be required to take a placement exam.
Meeting with a counselor and participating in new student orientation are encouraged. Financial aid is given in the form of loans, grants and scholarships, based on need as determined by the information a student provides on the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA).
Students Enrolled in the Computer Graphics Program
Get more details below regarding enrollment, academics, and school demographics. Wenatchee Valley College offers a less than two-year award program in computer graphics.
Students by Gender (2019)
Graduates | |
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Male | 2 |
Female | 1 |
Students by Race (2019)
Graduates | |
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Hispanic | 1 |
White | 2 |
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
Upon completion of the Computer Graphics program at WVC, most students have pursued careers in the following fields: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
- Seattle-Bellevue-Everett, WA Metropolitan Division
- Total Employment: 3
- Average Hourly Rate: $29.12
- Average Annual Salary: $60580
- Tacoma-Lakewood, WA Metropolitan Division
- Total Employment: 290
- Average Hourly Rate: $24.96
- Average Annual Salary: $51920
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 applicants Wenatchee Valley College accepts. The details may include admissions 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 students and alumni, Wenatchee Valley College may provide services including:- Online course work available
- Night and weekend classes available
- Remedial courses
- Academic counseling for students
- Employing students to lower education costs
Intercollegiate Athletics
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- Soccer
- Softball
- Volleyball