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2023 Most Popular Graphic Communications Bachelor's Degree Schools in California

15 Colleges
$28,487 Avg Salary
$27,220 Avg Student Debt

Finding the Best Graphic Communications Bachelor's Degree School for You

Graphic Communications is the #93 most popular major in California with 1,036 degrees and certificates awarded in 2020-2021.

When it comes to higher education, there are a lot of options for students. Along with traditional schools that require in-person attendence, you can attend one of many reputable online schools. Some programs even offer a hybrid experience. Alternatively, you may choose a trade school that prepares you to enter the workforce with knowledge in a specific field.

To help you arm yourself with the information you need to make your decision, Course Advisor has developed this Most Popular Graphic Communications Bachelor's Degree Schools in California ranking. This report analyzed 15 schools in California to see which ones were the most popular bachelor's degree programs for students. To create this ranking we looked at how many students graduated from the Graphic Communications program at each school on the list.

The following schools top our list of the Most Popular Graphic Communications Bachelor's Degree Colleges.

#1

Academy of Art University

San Francisco, CA

Our analysis found Academy of Art University to be the most popular school for graphic communications students who want to pursue a bachelor’s degree in California. Academy of Art University is a medium-sized private for-profit school located in the city of San Francisco.

Of the 118 students majoring in graphic communication at Academy of Art University, 47% are male and 53% are female.

Graphic Communication majors at Academy of Art University take out an average of $36,725 in student loans while working on their Bachelor's Degree. Assuming that a graduate chooses a 10-year repayment plan, the average monthly loan payment is $1,111.

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Out of the 15 schools in California that were part of this year’s ranking, California Polytechnic State University - San Luis Obispo landed the # 2 spot on the list. Located in the suburb of San Luis Obispo, Cal Poly San Luis Obispo is a public college with a fairly large student population.

Of the 94 students majoring in graphic communication at Cal Poly San Luis Obispo, 24% are male and 76% are female.

When it comes time to repay the loan, graduates who are on a 10-year repayment plan pay an average monthly payment of $266.

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#3

California College of the Arts

San Francisco, CA

The in-demand bachelor’s degree programs at California College of the Arts helped the school earn the #3 place on this year’s ranking of the most popular graphic communications schools in California. California College of the Arts is a small private not-for-profit school located in the large city of San Francisco.

Women make up 71% of the graphic communication majors at the school.

For students who choose a 10-year repayment plan, the average monthly student loan payment is $292.

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#4

Cogswell College

San Jose, CA

You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend Cogswell College. It ranked #4 on our 2023 Most Popular Graphic Communications Bachelor’s Degree Schools in California list. Located in the city of San Jose, Cogswell is a private for-profit school with a small student population.

Of the 44 students majoring in graphic communication at Cogswell, 52% are male and 48% are female.

The average monthly payment of a loan this size is about $629, assuming that the borrower is on a 10-year repayment plan.

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The in-demand bachelor’s degree programs at Art Center College of Design helped the school earn the #5 place on this year’s ranking of the most popular graphic communications schools in California. Art Center College of Design is a small private not-for-profit school located in the midsize city of Pasadena.

About 59% of the students majoring in graphic communication at the school are women while 41% are male.

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California Institute of the Arts came in at #6 in this year’s edition of the Most Popular Graphic Communications Bachelor’s Degree Schools in California ranking. CalArts is a small private not-for-profit school located in the suburb of Valencia.

About 68% of the students majoring in graphic communication at the school are women while 32% are male.

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#7

Los Angeles Film School

Hollywood, CA

With a ranking of #7, Los Angeles Film School did quite well on this year’s most popular schools for graphic communications students working on their bachelor’s degree. LA Film School is a medium-sized private for-profit school located in the city of Hollywood.

Of the 35 students majoring in graphic communication at LA Film School, 80% are male and 20% are female.

The average amount in student loans that graphic communication majors at LA Film School take out while working on their Bachelor's Degree is $38,482.

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#8

Loyola Marymount University

Los Angeles, CA

Loyola Marymount University came in at #8 in this year’s edition of the Most Popular Graphic Communications Bachelor’s Degree Schools in California ranking. Loyola Marymount is a large private not-for-profit school located in the large city of Los Angeles.

Of the 26 students majoring in graphic communication at Loyola Marymount, 8% are male and 92% are female.

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Laguna College of Art and Design ranked #9 on this year’s Most Popular Graphic Communications Bachelor’s Degree Schools in California list. LCAD is a fairly small private not-for-profit school located in the rural area of Laguna Beach.

Women make up 88% of the graphic communication majors at the school.

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#10

Chapman University

Orange, CA

Chapman University ranked #10 on this year’s Most Popular Graphic Communications Bachelor’s Degree Schools in California list. Chapman is a moderately-sized private not-for-profit school located in the city of Orange.

About 64% of the students majoring in graphic communication at the school are women while 36% are male.

Read full report on Graphic Communications at Chapman University

Best Graphic Communications Colleges in the Far Western US Region

Explore all the Most Popular Graphic Communications Schools in the Far Western US Area or other specific states within that region.

State Degrees Awarded
Washington 150
Oregon 16
Nevada 0
Hawaii 113

One of 3 majors within the area of study, graphic communications has other similar majors worth exploring.

Related Major Annual Graduates
Audiovisual Communications 6,229
Communications Technology 915
Other Communication Technology 164

Notes and References

*These averages are for the top 15 schools only.

  • The Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS) from the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), a branch of the U.S. Department of Education (DOE) serves as the core of the rest of our data about colleges.
  • Some other college data, including much of the graduate earnings data, comes from the U.S. Department of Education’s (College Scorecard).
  • Credit for the banner image above goes to Auburn University College of Architecture, Design and Construction.

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