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Graphic design schools in Kentucky prepare students who desire employment in dynamic careers such as advertising and publishing. Within the state, there are many schools offering design programs, with coursework typically including classes such as drawing, digital art, photography and desktop multimedia. Each school gives students different options, such as levels of degrees and online classes, lending students the flexibility to fit school into their busy schedules. Some National Association of Schools of Art and Design accredited graphic design schools in Kentucky include:
- Western Kentucky University in Bowling Green, offering an art degree with a concentration in graphic design
- Murray State University in Murray, offering degrees in graphic communications management
Other schools include:
- DeVry University in Louisville and Online
- Spencerian College in Lexington
- ITT Technical Institute in Louisville and Lexington, offering degrees in visual communications with graphic design coursework
Most graphic designers in Kentucky work in Louisville and Lexington. The average salary in Louisville is $36,530, and the salary in Lexington, which is also the highest in the state, is $39,210. The lowest average salary is in Owensboro at $29,270.
Kentucky is best known for horses and sophisticated rural living. Louisville is part of the Derby Region and is home to the world famous Kentucky Derby. There are also many sports-related museums in this area, as well as trails and river cruises. Lexington is the second largest city in the state and hosts the Kentucky Horse Park, a botanical garden and a walking tour throughout the city. Nearby is Berea, the most popular arts and crafts area in the entire state.
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