Career: Graphic Designer
Average salary: $39,900
Degree needed: Bachelor’s degrees in fine arts or graphic design preferred, associate’s degrees accepted
Certifications: None
Scholarships: Apply online
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Common employers: Specialized design services, advertising, marketing and public relations firms, printing companies, publishers and movie production firms
Job outlook: Average growth, high competition, good potential for women
Common duties may include:
Skills needed:
YourBeanstalk’s Opinion: Graphic design is a hot career for women. Used in everything from books and movies to advertisements, graphic design is one of the standard methods of communication in the 21st century. And with the advent of web design, graphic design is staying on the forefront of technology. This is a great career for women in all stages of life, whether married, single, with or without children.
