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Graphic Design in California

Graphic Design Schools in California

1,454 students earned Graphic Design degrees in California in the 2022-2023 year.

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

Education Levels of Graphic Design Majors in California

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

Education Level Number of Grads
Associate Degree 520
Bachelor’s Degree 485
Award Taking Less Than 1 Year 264
Award Taking 1 to 2 Years 153
Award Taking 2 to 4 Years 153
Master’s Degree 32

Gender Distribution

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

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Racial Distribution

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

  • Asian: 18.6%
  • Black or African American: 3.2%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 36.7%
  • White: 27.2%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 5.8%
  • Other Races: 8.5%
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Jobs for Graphic Design Grads in California

There are 57,950 people in the state and 387,510 people in the nation working in graphic design jobs.

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Wages for Graphic Design Jobs in California

Graphic Design grads earn an average of $87,960 in the state and $78,230 nationwide.

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

113 Degrees in Major Awarded
67% Graduation Rate
30,014 Total Students

The student to faculty ratio is 25 to 1. 77% of students are awarded financial aid at this school. A typical student attending Cal Poly Pomona will pay a net price of $11,902.

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99 Degrees in Major Awarded
71% Graduation Rate
2,182 Total Students

An average student at Art Center College of Design will pay a net price of $48,735. 8 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 28% are considered full time.

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52 Degrees in Major Awarded
62% Graduation Rate
11,317 Total Students

The student to faculty ratio is 18 to 1. This private school has an average net price of $26,538. The full-time teacher rate is 42%.

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47 Degrees in Major Awarded
48% Graduation Rate
5,669 Total Students

Of all the teachers who work at the school, 94% are considered full time. An average student at LA Film School will pay a net price of $33,724. 24 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio.

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Sierra College

Rocklin
45 Degrees in Major Awarded
17,503 Total Students

The full-time teacher rate is 30%. 23 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. 82% of students are awarded financial aid at this school.

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44 Degrees in Major Awarded
54% Graduation Rate
32,293 Total Students

82% of students are awarded financial aid at this school. 24 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. Most students complete their degree in 5.04 years.

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31 Degrees in Major Awarded
58% Graduation Rate
25,497 Total Students

It takes the average student 4.95 years to graduate. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 21 to 1. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 55% are considered full time.

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26 Degrees in Major Awarded
65% Graduation Rate
782 Total Students

The average student takes 4.56 years to complete their degree at LCAD. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 9 to 1. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 13% are considered full time.

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Santa Monica College

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

The full-time teacher rate is 30%. This public school has an average net price of $4,167. 26 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio.

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Graphic Design Careers in CA

Some of the careers graphic design majors go into include:

Job Title CA Job Growth CA Median Salary
Artists 8% $60,490

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

Major Annual Graduates in CA
Visual Communications 657
Interior Design 484
Fashion Design 366
Game & Interactive Media Design 366
Illustration 315
Other Design & Applied Arts 303
Industrial Design 215
Commercial & Advertising Art 58

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