How important is having a BFA for a career in graphic design?

What's great about an A.A. from FIDM is that it's the equivalent of a bachelor's degree from a CSU or a UC and just by taking a look at how successful FIDM grads are says a lot about the school and their programs. I would agree with the other person who answered your question; graphic design is about talent and you could have the highest degree and not have talent. You would be surprised how much work alone is involved in an A.A. from FIDM and how far the degree alone will get you. What's even better is you can pursue a bachelor of science in business management at FIDM after getting your A.A. and that can give you the foundation of the business side of the graphic design industry. Talk to an adviser from the school because they can give you the background about their graphic design program and their degrees. Good luck!