by our College Data Analytics TeamThe main focus area for this major is Animation, Interactive Technology, Video Graphics & Special Effects. For more details on this concentration, visit its profile page.
Graphic Communications is a major offered under the communications technologies and support program of study at Lake Washington Institute of Technology. We’ve pulled together some essential information you should know about the bachelor’s degree program in graphic communication, including how many students graduate each year, the ethnic diversity of these students, whether or not the degree is offered online, and more.
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If you're having trouble deciding which school is best for you, you may want to check out our many college rankings. LWTech was ranked #11 on College Factual's most recent list of the best schools for graphic communication majors. This puts the bachelor's program at the school solidly in the top 15% of all colleges and universities in the country. It is also ranked #1 in Washington.
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During the 2019-2020 academic year, part-time undergraduate students at LWTech paid an average of $275 per credit hour if they came to the school from out-of-state. In-state students paid a discounted rate of $125 per credit hour. The following table shows the average full-time tuition and fees for undergraduates.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $2,947 | $7,884 |
| Fees | $1,563 | $2,016 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,101 | $1,101 |
Learn more about LWTech tuition and fees.
LWTech does not offer an online option for its graphic communication bachelor’s degree program at this time. To see if the school offers distance learning options in other areas, visit the LWTech Online Learning page.
About 12.5% of the students who received their Bachelor’s in graphic communication in 2019-2020 were women. This is less than the nationwide number of 52.0%.
Around 12.5% of graphic communication bachelor’s degree recipients at LWTech in 2019-2020 were awarded to racial-ethnic minorities*. This is lower than the nationwide number of 38%.
| Race/Ethnicity | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| Native American or Alaska Native | 0 |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 0 |
| White | 6 |
| International Students | 0 |
| Other Races/Ethnicities | 2 |
Graphic Communications students may decide to major in one of the following focus areas.
| Focus Area | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Animation, Interactive Technology, Video Graphics & Special Effects | 8 |
*The racial-ethnic minorities count is calculated by taking the total number of students and subtracting white students, international students, and students whose race/ethnicity was unknown. This number is then divided by the total number of students at the school to obtain the racial-ethnic minorities percentage.
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