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Overview for Illustration

A program that prepares individuals to use artistic techniques to develop and execute interpretations of the concepts of authors and designers to specifications. Includes instruction in book illustration, fashion illustration, map illustration, rendering, exhibit preparation, textual layout, cartooning, and the use of various artistic techniques as requested by clients.

Careers for Illustration Majors

A major in Illustration is highly relevant for the following careers. National averages for wages in each career is provided.

Colleges Offering a Major in Illustration

Top 37 U.S. Colleges with the highest percentage of Illustration among the 2006-2007 graduating class.

AddInfoCollege Name Degrees Awarded/
Percentage
SelectivityTuition
Ringling College of Art and Design
Sarasota, FL
 71
(35.5%)
Moderately Selective$25,110 
Montserrat College of Art
Beverly, MA
 19
(28.4%)
Open Admissions$22,400 
Art Center College of Design
Pasadena, CA
 94
(25.6%)
Less Selective$28,962 
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Rocky Mountain College of Art and Design
Denver, CO
 20
(17.4%)
Less Selective$19,752 
Columbus College of Art and Design
Columbus, OH
 45
(17.2%)
Moderately Selective$22,412 
Pacific Northwest College of Art
Portland, OR
 9
(15.5%)
 $20,150 
Art Academy of Cincinnati
Cincinnati, OH
 5
(15.2%)
 $20,340 
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Rhode Island School of Design
Providence, RI
 65
(14.6%)
Highly Selective$33,118 
College for Creative Studies
Detroit, MI
 37
(14.3%)
Highly Selective$26,350 
Moore College of Art and Design
Philadelphia, PA
 14
(13.1%)
Moderately Selective$26,156 
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Degrees awarded represents the number of bachelor's degrees awarded among the 2006-2007 graduating class.