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An online associate's degree in design opens doors to a range of creative careers in the design business. Specialties include graphic design, interior design, Web design, and multimedia. Most design programs include general courses in color and composition, drawing, and visual arts, as well as applied career training in Web-based design, graphics and animation, and visual communications.
Design Careers
Graduates of online associate's degree programs in design usually qualify for entry-level jobs in creative communications and applied art media. They may assist in designing brand logos or packaging, Internet publications, Web sites, consumer products, furniture, residential and commercial interiors, and more. Career opportunities should be especially strong in Web design, as e-commerce and Internet media continues to expand. To move up the ladder or work on your own, you'll eventually want to continue to a bachelor's degree program; college-eduacted Web designers enjoy a starting salary around $50,000, and command a median $88,730 with experience. Starting salaries for graphic designers average $43,758.
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