If you decide that you want to get a design degree, then you might want to consider attending one of the 2 design schools in Lynchburg, Virginia. With an overall population of 65,269 and a student population of 55,853, approximately 51,732 of Lynchburg students attend one of Lynchburg's schools that offer design programs.
Liberty University is the largest design school in Lynchburg, based on student population. In 2010, approximately 58 students graduated from the Design program at Liberty University.
In 2010, 64 students graduated with a design degree from one of Lynchburg's design schools. In 2009 tuition at design schools in Lynchburg was $10,044 per year, on average.
You should also anticipate spending about $1,200 for design related books and supplies every year. And if you live on campus, you will face an additional expense of $5,996 per year, on average, for room and board. If you live at home, you can cut this cost down to approximately $6,986.
Many design graduates choose to work as designers after graduation. If you choose to follow that path and remain in Lynchburg, your job prospects are good. In 2010, of the 8,000 designers in Virginia, 60 were working in the greater Lynchburg area. Lynchburg's designer workforce is projected to increase by 15% by the year 2018. This anticipated change is faster than the projected nationwide trend for designers.
The average salary you can expect to earn as a designer in Lynchburg is $31,750 per year. This is lower than the state-wide average salary for designers.
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Liberty University
Address:
1971 University Blvd, Lynchburg, Virginia 24502
Awards Offered:
1-2 years certificate
Associate's degree
2-4 years certificate
Bachelor's degree
Master's degree
Post-master's certificate
Address:
3506 Wards Rd, Lynchburg, Virginia 24502-2498
Awards Offered:
Less than 1 year certificate
1-2 years certificate
Associate's degree