GRAPHIC DESIGN PROGRAM
The Graphic Design Program is a 12-month program that provides students with an introduction to the skills and employment opportunities available to an entry-level employee in the design field.
Based on the hands-on philosophy students have come to expect from Specs Howard School, the Graphic Design Program teaches students the basics of print and web design utilizing Adobe Creative Suite® Design Premium. Students alter images in Photoshop, draw images in Illustrator, animate in Flash, prepare layouts using InDesign, and create websites in Dreamweaver.
At the program’s end, graduates are awarded a diploma. They’ve also crafted cover letters and resumes, practiced interviewing, and have a portfolio of their best work to share with prospective employers.
All graphic design students are loaned a MacBook computer loaded with software to support the program as part of the Specs Howard Access to Resources for Education (SHARE) Program*.
In order to offer students a flexible schedule without sacrificing face-to-face contact with instructors and classmates, the program is a hybrid of on-campus and online classes. Students attend class in a traditional classroom and lab two days a week at our Southfield campus.
Students should expect to spend a minimum of six hours per week in their online classes. Online classes are delivered via an online learning management software system and may be accessed wherever an internet connection is available. The online classes are designed to allow students to engage in the material at their own pace. In addition, the nature of various design exercises and projects require substantial homework.
GRAPHIC DESIGN PROGRAM
PROGRAM DISCLOSURES
Program Level: Diploma | Program Length 720 Contact Hours
Q: How much will this entire program cost me?
A: Tuition & Fees: $14,549.00
Books and supplies: Included
On-campus room & board: Not Offered
Q: What is included?
A: View the Cost of Attendance PDF
Q: How much debt will I incur by enrolling in this program?
A: 79.78% of program graduates in the 2010/2011 award year graduated with educational debt.
Total Number of Graduates: 89
Total Number of Students in Debt: 71
Total Median Federal Student Loan Debt for Program Graduates: $11,441.00
- Federal loans $11,441.00
- Private educational loans $0.00
- Institutional financing plan $0.00
PREVIOUS AWARD YEARS
2009/2010 Award Year: 77.9% of program graduates graduated with educational debt.
Total Number of Graduates: 68
Total Number of Students in Debt: 53
Total Median Federal Student Loan Debt for Program Graduates: $10,667.00
- Federal loans $10,667.00
- Private educational loans $0.00
- Institutional financing plan $0.00
2008/2009 Award Year: 53.85% of program graduates graduated with educational debt.
Total Number of Graduates: 13
Total Number of Students in Debt: 7
Total Median Federal Student Loan Debt for Program Graduates: $3,500.00
- Federal loans $3,500.00
- Private educational loans $0.00
- Institutional financing plan $0.00
Q: How long will it take me to complete this program?
A: The program is designed to take 12 months to complete.
The completion rate for students who complete the program is 54%.
Total Number of Students Started: 174
Total Number of Students Available for Graduation: 167
Total Number of Students Completed: 90
The completion rate statistic reflects the status of available graduates from 9 Graphic Design classes that started from October 2008 through September 2009, as of November 2011. This statistic was reported to the Accrediting Commission of Career Schools and Colleges (ACCSC) in our annual report for 2011.
Q: What do students earn upon program completion?
A: Students who successfully complete the program earn a diploma.
Q: What are the chances of getting a job when I graduate?
A: The employment rate for students who complete the program is 70%.
Total Number of Students Graduated: 90
Total Number of Grads Available for Placement: 82
Total Number of Grads Working in the Field: 57
The employment rate statistic reflects the status of available graduates from 9 Graphic Design classes that started from October 2008 through September 2009, as of November 2011. This statistic was reported to the Accrediting Commission of Career Schools and Colleges (ACCSC) in our annual report for 2011.
Q: What types of jobs?
A: The following links will take you to the Occupational Information Network (O*NET) website and database, which is considered the nation\'s primary source of occupational information. (Developed under the sponsorship of the US Department of Labor/Employment and Training Administration.) Please note that the wages listed refer to median incomes and do not reflect entry-level wages. It is not uncommon for entry-level jobs to pay minimum wage. However, among our Hall of Fame inductees, you will find graduates who work in upper management and programming at a variety of media-related companies.
Specs Howard School cannot guarantee any job to any graduate, but our Career Services Department works to help each graduate attain employment. The ultimate responsibility for obtaining employment rests with the Specs Howard School graduate.
Occupations:
Graphic Designer (27-1024.00)
Webmaster/Web Designer (15-1099.04)
Q: Will I be able to pay back my student loans?
A: 38% of students in this institution who took out federal student loans are successfully repaying them.
The estimated repayment rate as reported by the general accounting office of the US Government for FY2009.
Get started now. Call 866-61-SPECS or simply keep reading to find out more about how Specs Howard grads are enjoying some seriously cool careers!
*Important note: The MacBook and Adobe software are provided to students on loan from Specs Howard School. At the program\'s conclusion, students have the option of purchasing the MacBook for a reduced price without the Adobe software.
