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Computer Graphics Schools in California

In <nil>, 400 students earned their Computer Graphics degrees in CA.

As a degree choice, Computer Graphics is the 11th most popular major in the state.

Education Levels of Computer Graphics Majors in California

Computer Graphics majors in the state tend to have the following degree levels:

Education Level Number of Grads
Award Taking Less Than 1 Year 127
Associate Degree 98
Bachelor’s Degree 78
Master’s Degree 49
Award Taking 1 to 2 Years 48
Award Taking 2 to 4 Years 48

Gender Distribution

In California, a computer graphics major is more popular with women than with men.

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Racial Distribution

The racial distribution of computer graphics majors in California is as follows:

  • Asian: 10.8%
  • Black or African American: 2.5%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 25.3%
  • White: 29.3%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 20.3%
  • Other Races: 12.0%
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Jobs for Computer Graphics Grads in California

59,060 people in the state and 448,280 in the nation are employed in jobs related to computer graphics.

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Wages for Computer Graphics Jobs in California

A typical salary for a computer graphics grad in the state is $61,100, compared to a typical salary of $54,680 nationwide.

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

#1

Academy of Art University

San Francisco
125 Degrees in Major Awarded
42% Graduation Rate
7,805 Total Students

Grads earn an average early-career salary of $31,825 after earning their degree at this institution. 14 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. 88% of students are awarded financial aid at this school.

27 Degrees in Major Awarded
64% Graduation Rate
1,630 Total Students

8 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. The full-time teacher rate is 22%. Students who attend this private institution pay an average net price of $31,566.

22 Degrees in Major Awarded
14,642 Total Students

70% of students get financical aid. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 45% are considered full time. Students who attend this public school pay an average net price of $10,480.

18 Degrees in Major Awarded
11,105 Total Students

Students who attend this public school pay an average net price of $3,524. The 5.10% student loan default rate is lower than average. The full-time teacher rate is 24%.

#4

Citrus College

Glendora
18 Degrees in Major Awarded
9,982 Total Students

36% of the teachers are full time. 23 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. The 4.10% student loan default rate is lower than average.

#6

Orange Coast College

Costa Mesa
11 Degrees in Major Awarded
16,779 Total Students

Graduates earn an average $36,565 after graduation. Students who attend this public school pay an average net price of $4,384. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 35% are considered full time.

#7

College of the Desert

Palm Desert
7 Degrees in Major Awarded
10,229 Total Students

A typical student attending College of the Desert will pay a net price of $11,343. 27% of the teachers are full time. In their early career, College of the Desert grads earn an average salary of $29,793.

#8

Chaffey College

Rancho Cucamonga
6 Degrees in Major Awarded
18,688 Total Students

83% of students get financical aid. The student loan default rate of 3.80% is a good sign that graduates can afford their loan payments. Students who attend this public school pay an average net price of $9,977.

#9

Palomar College

San Marcos
4 Degrees in Major Awarded
17,566 Total Students

Graduates earn an average $32,853 after graduation. This public college charges it's students an average net price of $3,807. The 5.30% student loan default rate is lower than average.

#10

Santa Ana College

Santa Ana
3 Degrees in Major Awarded
23,936 Total Students

Of all the students who attend this school, 86% get financial aid. The student to faculty ratio is 30 to 1. This public college charges it's students an average net price of $3,358.

Computer Graphics Careers in CA

Some of the careers computer graphics majors go into include:

Job Title CA Job Growth CA Median Salary
Graphic Designers 7% $56,810
Computer Programmers -5% $95,370

Below are some popular majors in the state that are similar to computer graphics.

Major Annual Graduates in CA
Virtual Modeling & Simulation 331
Web & Multimedia Design 227
Other Computer Software 78
Database Modeling & Administration 73

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