2023 Most Popular Design & Applied Arts Graduate Certificate Schools in California
Finding the Best Design & Applied Arts Graduate Certificate School for You
With 3,773 degrees and certificates handed out in 2020-2021, design and applied arts is the #34 most popular major in California.
There are lots of options to pick from today when trying to decide which program is right for you. As online education oppotunities continue to grow, you're not restricted to just schools in your local area anymore. Even some of the 'big name' schools are offering online courses. Also, there are a number of trade schools with offerings that you might find attractive.
Along with in-depth profiles of schools and the programs they offer, Course Advisor has created the Most Popular Design & Applied Arts Graduate Certificate Schools in California to help you in your search for the best school for you. Our analysis looked at 3 schools in California to see which graduate certificate programs were the most popular for students. To create this ranking we looked at how many students graduated from the Design & Applied Arts program at each school on the list.
Featured Design Programs
Learn about start dates, transferring credits, availability of financial aid, and more by contacting the universities below.
BA in Graphic Design & Media Arts
Translate your creative ideas through concept, design and digital media with a bachelor's in graphic design online from Southern New Hampshire University.
2023 Most Popular Design & Applied Arts Graduate Certificate Schools in California
Check out the design graduate certificate programs at these schools if you want to attend one of the most popular in California.
Most Popular California Schools for a Postbaccalaureate Certificates in Design & Applied Arts
Our analysis found California State University - Monterey Bay to be the most popular school for design and applied arts students who want to pursue a graduate certificate in California. CSUMB is a medium-sized public school located in the suburb of Seaside.
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Out of the 3 schools in California that were part of this year’s ranking, California State University - Dominguez Hills landed the # 2 spot on the list. Located in the city of Carson, CSUDH is a public school with a large student population.
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Out of the 3 schools in California that were part of this year’s ranking, California State University - Fullerton landed the # 2 spot on the list. Located in the suburb of Fullerton, Cal State Fullerton is a public college with a fairly large student population.
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Request InformationBest Design & Applied Arts Colleges in the Far Western US Region
Explore all the Most Popular Design & Applied Arts Colleges in the Far Western US Area or other specific states within that region.
| State | Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|
| Washington | 532 |
| Oregon | 490 |
| Nevada | 110 |
| Hawaii | 19 |
Other Related Design Programs
Learn about start dates, transferring credits, availability of financial aid, and more by contacting the universities below.
BA in Graphic Design & Media Arts
Translate your creative ideas through concept, design and digital media with a bachelor's in graphic design online from Southern New Hampshire University.
Take the first step toward a career of visual expression and doing what you love with this online associate degree from Southern New Hampshire University.
Learn to create a striking portfolio and hone the skills you need to succeed in the world of professional photography with this online digital photography degree from Southern New Hampshire University.
Design & Applied Arts Related Majors
Design & Applied Arts is one of 10 different types of programs to choose from.
Most Popular Majors Related to Design
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Fine & Studio Arts | 37,413 |
| Music | 25,910 |
| Drama & Theater Arts | 17,341 |
| Film, Video & Photographic Arts | 16,778 |
| General Visual & Performing Arts | 6,355 |
Notes and References
*These averages are for the top 3 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).
More about our data sources and methodologies.