Military Online Colleges - Degrees in Art & Design
A degree in art & design could lead to an exciting career as a graphic designer, illustrator, multimedia artist or numerous other options. Find out how military education benefits can help make it happen.
Graduates of art & design schools have gone on to become graphic designers, illustrators, multimedia artists and animators, interior designers and craft artists. The specific education and training required for a career in art & design, however, may differ depending on the chosen career path.
Graphic designers or multimedia artists, for example, must have at least a bachelor's degree because of the technical skills required. While formal training for a career as a fine artist or craft artist is not required, art & design programs can help develop the skills and techniques necessary to earn a living.
Active duty personnel, veterans and their families can make use of a range of military education benefit programs at military friendly art & design colleges.
Job Prospects for Art & Design School Graduates
The U.S Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) reports a wide range of mean annual salaries for art & design occupations in 2009:
- Art directors: $91,520
- Fine artists: $50,630
- Graphic designers: $47,820
- Multimedia artists: $62,810
The BLS also reports strong job growth for art & design careers between 2008 to 2018, with the fields of interior designers growing by 19 percent, multimedia artists by 14 percent and graphic designers by 13 percent.
Creative servicemembers planning a career after the military can look into art & design colleges for programs that accept their military education benefits and offer coursework for their career choices.
This list does not include all schools that accept GI Bill funding or VA Benefits. For a more complete list of schools, click here.
This list does not include all schools that accept GI Bill funding or VA Benefits. For a more complete list of schools, click here.
Disclaimer: Armystudyguide.com does not guarantee the schools listed above accept GI Bill funding. Please check with the school before enrolling.
