Commercial and Advertising Art Degree

The burgeoning field of Commercial and Advertising Art is an arena of study fusing art and business to arrive at creative art or art used for commercial purposes. Get more details below including other Maryland colleges that offer commercial and advertising art degrees.

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University of Baltimore (UB)

2901 Liberty Heights Avenue, Baltimore, MD

UB is a public university that has many degree programs available for students to choose from. The school is located in Baltimore, MD, in a predominantly urban area. Enrollment at University of Baltimore is nearly six thousand per year.

Areas of study offered at University of Baltimore include:

• Legal Professions And Studies
• Business And Marketing Studies
• Visual And Performing Arts
• Public Administration And Social Services
• Security And Protective Services

Students applying for admission are generally asked to submit an application, transcripts, records, test scores and any requested letters of recommendations, which will then be reviewed by the admissions staff. Most common standardized test scores among applicants accepted to this school are between 16 to 20 for the ACT exam, or 1260 to 1570 on the SAT exam. This school has an acceptance rate of about 32% of which only 79% decided to enroll. More information on admissions can be found here.

The cost of undergraduate tuition varies for in-state and out-of-state residents. In-state residents pay close to $8,300 and nonresidents pay $19,000 per year. Financial aid may be offered to students that meet the necessary requirements in the form of loans, grants, scholarships and work study programs.

Students can visit the University of Baltimore website to get a complete list of areas of study, financial aid details, and more.

Career Options for Graduates

Artists and Related Workers, All Other

Description

All artists and related workers not listed separately.

Commercial and Industrial Designers

Description

Develop and design manufactured products, such as cars, home appliances, and children's toys. Combine artistic talent with research on product use, marketing, and materials to create the most functional and appealing product design.

Career Outlook & Projections ()

According to the BLS, commercial and industrial designers employment is expected to grow at a rate of 2.0% from 2014 to 2024

Salary & Wages

• Baltimore-Columbia-Towson, MD
  • Total Employment: 190
  • Average Hourly Rate: $28.05
  • Average Annual Salary: $58330

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

• Baltimore-Columbia-Towson, MD
  • Total Employment: 1
  • Average Hourly Rate: $26.39
  • Average Annual Salary: $54880

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