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Graphic Communications Schools in California

1,462 Graphic Communication students earned their degrees in the state in 2020-2021.

As a degree choice, Graphic Communications is the 93rd most popular major in the state.

Education Levels of Graphic Communications Majors in California

Graphic Communication majors in the state tend to have the following degree levels:

Education Level Number of Grads
Bachelor’s Degree 531
Associate Degree 375
Award Taking 12 Weeks to 1 Year 308
Award Taking Less 12 Weeks 308
Award Taking Less Than 1 Year 308
Master’s Degree 130
Award Taking 1 to 2 Years 118
Award Taking 2 to 4 Years 118

Gender Distribution

In California, a graphic communication major is more popular with women than with men.

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Racial Distribution

The racial distribution of graphic communication majors in California is as follows:

  • Asian: 12.7%
  • Black or African American: 5.1%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 25.4%
  • White: 29.9%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 13.1%
  • Other Races: 13.8%
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Jobs for Graphic Communications Grads in California

There are 50,840 people in the state and 426,290 people in the nation working in graphic communication jobs.

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Wages for Graphic Communications Jobs in California

Graphic Communication grads earn an average of $39,380 in the state and $38,470 nationwide.

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There are 10 colleges in California that offer graphic communication degrees. Learn about the most popular 10 below:

#1

Academy of Art University

San Francisco
222 Degrees in Major Awarded
38% Graduation Rate
8,928 Total Students

This school boasts a lower than average student loan default rate of 5.00%. The full-time teacher rate is 25%. 14 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio.

94 Degrees in Major Awarded
82% Graduation Rate
22,440 Total Students

The average student takes 4.43 years to complete their degree at Cal Poly San Luis Obispo. The student loan default rate of 0.70% is a good sign that graduates can afford their loan payments. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 21 to 1.

64 Degrees in Major Awarded
66% Graduation Rate
1,612 Total Students

It takes the average student 4.32 years to graduate. 8 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. This private institution charges an average net price of $33,122.

45 Degrees in Major Awarded
56% Graduation Rate
1,166 Total Students

It takes the average student 4.18 years to graduate. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 67% are considered full time. 98% of students are awarded financial aid at this school.

#5

Cogswell College

San Jose
44 Degrees in Major Awarded
35% Graduation Rate
524 Total Students

The student loan default rate is 3.50% which is lower than average. 89% of students get financical aid. 14 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio.

41 Degrees in Major Awarded
73% Graduation Rate
2,182 Total Students

It takes the average student 4.77 years to graduate. 27% of the teachers are full time. In their early career, Art Center College of Design grads earn an average salary of $52,191.

35 Degrees in Major Awarded
77% Graduation Rate
5,669 Total Students

This private institution charges an average net price of $32,723. 90% of the teachers are full time. 85% of students are awarded financial aid at this school.

26 Degrees in Major Awarded
84% Graduation Rate
9,686 Total Students

Of all the students who attend this school, 93% get financial aid. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 63% are considered full time. The student loan default rate is 1.80% which is lower than average.

25 Degrees in Major Awarded
61% Graduation Rate
782 Total Students

The average student takes 4.56 years to complete their degree at LCAD. Roughly six years after entering college, graduates of this school earn $34,650 a year. The 4.00% student loan default rate is lower than average.

#9

Santa Monica College

Santa Monica
25 Degrees in Major Awarded
25,948 Total Students

Roughly six years after entering college, graduates of this school earn $31,674 a year. The student to faculty ratio is 30 to 1. Of all the students who attend this school, 66% get financial aid.

Graphic Communications Careers in CA

Some of the careers graphic communication majors go into include:

Job Title CA Job Growth CA Median Salary
Multimedia Artists and Animators 10% $84,740
Etchers and Engravers 0% $33,390
Printing Press Operators -9% $36,870
Desktop Publishers -11% $54,830
Prepress Technicians -18% $42,230
Data Entry Keyers -19% $33,840

Below are some popular majors in the state that are similar to graphic communication.

Major Annual Graduates in CA
Audiovisual Communications 396

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