Career In Graphic Design, Help!

Wow, what a contrast in career change. Well, since you are a novice i will advice you  search the net for sites that will tell you more about graphics design, download tutorials(you can check www.computerarts.co.uk). As for schools, you will definitely want to consider abroad. Check out Academy Of Art University (http://www.academyart.edu/) it's a nice school for 2d and 3d graphic.