In Maine an estimated 13 students graduate from graphic design schools every year. Maine has 2 graphic design schools to choose from, if you are interested in studying graphic design. Tuition at Maine's graphic design schools is approximately $15,895 per year for a degree in graphic design.
Located in Auburn, Central Maine Community College is the largest graphic design school in Maine, based on student population. Approximately 7 students graduated with a graphic design degree from Central Maine Community College in 2009, which was 54% of the total state graphic design graduates for that year. In 2009, tuition at Central Maine Community College, was approximately $3,510 per year.
Graphic Designer is the most popular career choice for those who graduate with credentials in graphic design. If after graduation, you are planning on working in Maine, it is important to know that the job outlook for graphic design graduates in the state is not very good. Approximately 950 graphic designers are currently working in Maine. The government expects, by 2018, for this number to increase by 2%, or to 980 graphic designers.
As a graphic designer in Maine you can expect to earn anywhere from less than $23,660 per year to more than $62,475 per year. Graphic Designers in Maine earn a median yearly salary of $37,137.
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Central Maine Community College
Address:
1250 Turner Street, Auburn, Maine 04210-6498
Awards Offered:
1-2 years certificate
Associate's degree
Maine College of Art
Address:
522 Congress St., Portland, Maine 04101-3494
Awards Offered:
Bachelor's degree
Postbaccalaureate certificate
Master's degree