Advertising Design Programs Overview

People enroll into advertising design schools for the purpose of securing a career in commercial design or advertising. Commercial design careers are those where the designer helps to develop a product for future sales. An advertising designer helps to create television, Internet, or print advertising campaigns to promote product sales. Most of the career employment opportunities in these fields require at least a 4-year degree.

Who goes to Advertising Design Schools?

Most of the advertising design schools require that students have their high school graduation completed, or a finished GED certification before enrollment. Trade schools, colleges, and universities offer advertising design courses as a degree option. It is possible to earn an AA, BA, or Master Degree for this career choice, however an AA degree is not recommended if you would like a career-level job.

Some students will choose their advertising design schools after earning an AA degree at a community college in order to save some money. However, extra money is often needed in this equation that people are not thinking about. When transferring schools, sometimes class credits are not accepted by the next school for various reasons and then the person who is transferring must take some of the finished classes again. People thinking about saving money in this manner should contact both schools involved to see if the game-plan is viable before acting on it.

Many people pick out their advertising design schools by searching though college brochures that explain details about each class being taught. Within these class descriptions there is a wealth of information about various sections of this exciting career area. For your convenience, we keep a comprehensive list of advertising design schools for you to explore at leisure.

Online Colleges Offering Arts & Design Degrees

Accreditation  

University of Phoenix is accredited by the Higher Learning Commission and is a member of the North Central Association. .

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Accrediting Commission of Career Schools and Colleges of Technology.

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Savannah College of Art and Design is accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools, Commission on Colleges.

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McCann School of Business & Technology is accredited to award occupational associate degrees and certification diplomas by the Accrediting Council for Independent Colleges and Schools, a nationally recognized accrediting agency by the United States Department of Education,.

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The International Academy of Design & Technology is accredited by the Accrediting Council for Independent Colleges and Schools to award associate, bachelor's, and master's degrees. The Accrediting Council for Independent Colleges and Schools is listed as a nationally recognized accrediting agency by the United States Department of Education and is recognized by the Council for Higher Education Accreditation.

Arizona Campus Colleges Offering Arts & Design Programs

Accreditation  

University of Phoenix is accredited by the Higher Learning Commission and is a member of the North Central Association. .

Florida Campus Colleges Offering Arts & Design Programs

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Accredited by the Accrediting Commission of Career Schools and Colleges of Technology (ACCSCT), 2101 Wilson Blvd., Suite 302, Arlington, VA, 22201, (703) 247-4212. Approved by the U.S. Department of Education to participate in Federal Student Aid programs to assist students who need funds to attend school. Approved by SLM Financial Corporation to make career training loans available to our students. Approved by the Board of Cosmetology, Department of Business and Professional Regulation, 1940 N. Monroe St., Tallahassee, FL 32399-0790, (850) 488-5702. Approved by the Board of Massage Therapy, Florida Department of Health, 1940 N. Monroe St., Tallahassee, Florida 32399-0774, (850) 488-0595. Approved by the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS), formerly known as the INS, to admit foreign students. Member of the American Association of Cosmetology Schools (AACS) Member of the Florida State Massage Therapy Association (FSMTA).

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    Alaska Campus Colleges Offering Arts & Design Programs

    Accreditation  

    McCann School of Business & Technology is accredited to award occupational associate degrees and certification diplomas by the Accrediting Council for Independent Colleges and Schools, a nationally recognized accrediting agency by the United States Department of Education,.

    Accreditation  

    (WASCSR) Western Association of Schools and Colleges, Accrediting Commission for Senior Colleges and Universities.

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    • Cosmetology
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      Accredited by ACICS (Accrediting Council for Independent Colleges and Schools).

      North Carolina Campus Colleges Offering Arts & Design Programs

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      • Cosmetology

        Ohio Campus Colleges Offering Arts & Design Programs

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        • Cosmetology

          California Campus Colleges Offering Arts & Design Programs

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          • Cosmetology
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            • Cosmetology

              Texas Campus Colleges Offering Arts & Design Programs

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              • Cosmetology

                Massachusetts Campus Colleges Offering Arts & Design Programs

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                • Cosmetology

                  Connecticut Campus Colleges Offering Arts & Design Programs

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                  • Cosmetology

                    Utah Campus Colleges Offering Arts & Design Programs

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                    • Cosmetology

                      Illinois Campus Colleges Offering Arts & Design Programs

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                      • Cosmetology

                        Delaware Campus Colleges Offering Arts & Design Programs

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                        • Cosmetology

                          New York Campus Colleges Offering Arts & Design Programs

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                            Arts & Design Salaries
                            Animation
                            $34,000 - $97,500
                            Graphic Design
                            $32,382 - $45,020
                            Photography
                            $41,000 - $72,800
                            Audio Production
                            $42,237 - $55,151
                            CAD/Drafting
                            $30,080 - $42,000
                            Game Design
                            $40,000 - $1,33,000
                            Multimedia & Web
                            $41,484 - $65,550
                            Video Production
                            $40,787 - $53,821
                            Visual Effects
                            $47,666 - $1,18,207
                             * Based on 5 years experience