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Bachelor•Creative

Visual Communication

Career paths
1
Salary range
$90K–$125K
Certifications
2
Master's options
2
Career advancement roadmap

Your path to the next level

Bachelor's degree → entry role → credentials → graduate path → mid-level → senior-level.

  1. Recommended bachelor's path
    Visual Communication
    Creative
    Your academic foundation
  2. Entry-level roleYou are here
    Graphic Designer
    Mid
    3-7 years • $90K – $125K
  3. Credentials that advance you
    Adobe Certified Professional
    Professional
  4. Graduate paths worth considering
    MFA Graphic Design
    Creative
  5. Mid-level role
    No mid-level role mapped yet.
  6. Senior-level role
    No senior-level role mapped yet.
Overview

Jobs you can pursue

Creative • Mid
Graphic Designer
85% match

Curated BLS-aligned pathway (May 2025) — leads to Graphic Designer

Salary
$90K – $125K
Career ladder

Where the primary path leads

No advancement path mapped yet.
Salary range

What you can realistically earn

Entry / low
$90K
Average mid
$108K
Top of range
$125K
$90K$125K

Range aggregated across 1 mapped role.

Certifications

Credentials worth earning

Professional
High
Adobe Certified Professional
Professional
Professional
Medium
UX Design Certificate
Professional
Master's degrees

Graduate paths to consider

Creative
High
MFA Graphic Design
Creative
Medium
MA Design Management

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