In Southern California and beyond, graphic designers are finding opportunities in a wide range of industries, from media and entertainment, to marketing and manufacturing. It’s a future-proof field with application in virtually every sector, and Saddleback grads will be in prime position to meet evolving workforce demand.
Graduates of the Saddleback Graphics programs go on to confident careers in business, publishing, advertising, web development, and more!
$36,870 - $156,450
Per Year
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to discover your options.
Graphic Designer
Multimedia Artist / Animator
Creative Director
Prepress Technician
Monster Energy
Gorilla Design Lab
Blizzard Entertainment
Many More!
Yes! Creative professionals are earning more in Orange County. Here are a few of the many careers and their average salaries.
Graphic Designer - $56,810
Desktop Publisher - $54,830
Web Developer - $78,040
Multimedia Artist / Animator - $84,740
Prepress Technician / Worker - $42,230
Press Operator - $36,870
Creative Director - $118,660
Advertising / Promotions Manager (w/ further education) - $121,800
Marketing Manager (w/ further education) - $156,450
Saddleback College offers two associate degrees and two career certificate in Graphic Design and Communications.
For more information about these programs, you can also visit the main Saddleback website’s Graphics page.
Gensler * National Football League * NBC Universal * Live Nation * L’Oreal * Disney * Signfastic * Warner Brothers * University of California, Irvine * Menasha Packaging * Arlon Graphics * Gorilla Design Lab * Blizzard Entertainment * Kareo * Monster Energy * And Many More! *
The Graphics Department (VIL 7) can be contacted at (949) 582-4541.
Karen Taylor, Department Chair - (949) 582-4696
Christopher Claflin, Instructor - (949) 582-4626
Willie Baldwin, Lab Technician - (949) 582-4697
Saddleback College is proud to be Orange County’s premier provider of low-cost career education. See the 2019 Cost of Education Statement for the most recent information on cost of attendance.
For financial aid, visit the Student Financial Assistance & Scholarship Office online, for details on financial assistance sources, including grants, loans, scholarships, work-study opportunities, and more!
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