Commercial and Advertising Art

CIP 50.0402 Certificate Associate

Program Availability

Schools Offering

146

220 total including inactive

States

Across 29 states

Graduates (2024)

1,845

Total completions

Commercial and Advertising Art is offered as a certificate and associate program at schools across 29 states, making it a solid trade program. The most popular states are North Carolina, Texas and California.

Career & Cost Overview

Median Salary

$72,760

Artists and Related Workers, All Other

Job Growth

+0.8%

10-year projected growth

Median Tuition

$3,120

In-state annual rate

Graduates typically pursue careers as Artists and Related Workers, All Other. In-state tuition ranges from $576 to $19,400, and the work is primarily indoor with light physical demands — suited for hands-on learners who enjoy practical work.

Graduate Demographics

Gender Distribution

Male: 801 (43.4%)

Female: 1,044 (56.6%)

Degree Level Distribution

Certificate: 1,006 (54.5%)

Associate: 839 (45.5%)

Is This Career Right for You?

Interest Profile (Holland Codes)

Artistic

Realistic

Conventional

creative expression and innovation; hands-on, practical work with tools and equipment; organizing, systematizing, and working with data

What does this mean? ▼

This career is best suited for people who enjoy:

Creative design
Artistic expression
Building things
Working with hands
Organization
Data management

Ideal Candidate Profile

👤 Personality Traits

✓ Creative

✓ Imaginative

✓ Practical

✓ Hands-on

✓ Organized

✓ Detail-oriented

💡 Interests

● Creative design

● Artistic expression

● Building things

● Working with hands

● Organization

● Data management

⭐ Work Values

♦ Active Listening

♦ Speaking

♦ Creativity

♦ Independence

♦ Accuracy

❓ Ask Yourself These Questions

Do you enjoy creative expression and innovation; hands-on, practical work with tools and equipment; organizing, systematizing, and working with data?

Do you value active listening?

Are you willing to develop the technical skills required for this field?

✓ This Career May Be Great For You If:

• Hands-on learners who enjoy practical work
• Creative individuals who value originality
• Detail-oriented individuals who value organization

⚠ Consider These Challenges:

• Those who prefer desk-based, theoretical work
• Those who prefer structured, rule-based environments
• Those who dislike repetitive tasks

💭

Note: This assessment is based on typical requirements and characteristics for careers in this field. Individual experiences may vary. Consider your own interests, values, and goals when making career decisions.