What kind of graphic design jobs are out there?

If I was to take a 4 year degree in graphic design what kind of job would i be able to do?

Hey Erica!

Wow! You've asked a tough one! That's like asking "How high is Up?"

As a graphic Designer, I have worked many different jobs. I've worked for sign companies designing signage, running their sign design and layout computer, sculpting the 3-D billboards, 3-D digitizing maquettes into the computer for eventual routing, painting, and designing silkscreen masks. I have airbrushed, designed layouts for newsletters, magazines, greeting cards, and so on. I have done so many things that I can't even rememer! And the funny thing is, I studied scientific illustration, not design! Right now, I do 2-D cad which gets translated to G-codes to run variouse milling machines. It's a lot of fun, =-)

Here's an article that may help answer some of your questions,
http://www.designtalkboard.com/design-ar...

I recommend checking out all the job boards, see what's out there.

Most Graphic Designers I know are only making about $30,000. But I live in Florida, near Disney, so the place has more Graphic Artists than it needs.

Good Luck!