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Graphic Design, AAS

An applied associate degree — built to start a career. About 2 years full-time.

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$4,772

In-state tuition / yr

$48,001

Median earnings after

64%

Earn above HS-grad wage

Source: federal College Scorecard (2026). College-wide — not specific to this program.

Show how these courses transfer to:

2 transfer directly6 count as electives2 won't transfer12 not listed yet0 open this term (Fall 2026)

Showing transfer outcomes to Washington State University for 22 required courses at Highline College. Browse all transfer pathways →

Program Core Courses

 - Introduction to Web Design
VICOM 100
Not offered this term
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 - Introduction to Design Software Applications
VICOM 105
Not offered this term
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 - Graphic Design I
VICOM 110
Not offered this term
Counts as an elective
 - Graphic Design II
VICOM 120
Not offered this term
Counts as an elective
 - Graphic Design III
VICOM 130
Not offered this term
Counts as an elective
 - Drawing for Illustration I
VICOM 132
Not offered this term
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 - Typography
VICOM 152
Not offered this term
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 - Introduction to Animation
VICOM 211
Not offered this term
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 - InDesign Layout
VICOM 165
Not offered this term
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 - Photoshop
VICOM 230
Not offered this term
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 - Portfolio Presentation
VICOM 236
Not offered this term
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 - Designing with Illustrator
VICOM 250
Not offered this term
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Internship

 - Internship
VICOM 140
Not offered this term
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 - Internship
VICOM 240
Not offered this term
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Art Courses

 - Design I: Two Dimensional
ART 101
Not offered this term
Transfers

Art II Courses

 - Introduction to Digital Photography
ART 147
Not offered this term
Counts as an elective
 - Design Drawing I
ART 228
Not offered this term
Transfers

Marketing Courses

 - Principles of Marketing
BUSN 138
Not offered this term
Counts as an elective
 - E-Marketing
BUSN 238
Not offered this term
Not on record — check the catalog

Computation Requirement

 - Business Mathematics
BUSN 135
Not offered this term
Won't transfer
 - Practical Financial Accounting
ACCTG 121
Not offered this term
Won't transfer

Human Relations Requirement

 - American Diversity
SOC 130
Not offered this term
Counts as an elective

Transfer outcomes reflect recorded course-to-course equivalencies and may not capture every agreement. Confirm with your advisor and the receiving university before enrolling.