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Computer Graphics Schools in California

385 students earned Computer Graphics degrees in California in the 2020-2021 year.

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 106
Award Taking 12 Weeks to 1 Year 106
Award Taking Less 12 Weeks 106
Associate Degree 99
Bachelor’s Degree 76
Master’s Degree 67
Award Taking 1 to 2 Years 37
Award Taking 2 to 4 Years 37

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: 11.4%
  • Black or African American: 2.1%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 26.2%
  • White: 27.3%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 23.9%
  • Other Races: 9.1%
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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
38% Graduation Rate
8,928 Total Students

The full-time teacher rate is 25%. It takes the average student 5.08 years to graduate. Roughly six years after entering college, graduates of this school earn $30,780 a year.

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

Of all the students who attend this school, 77% get financial aid. Roughly six years after entering college, graduates of this school earn $38,110 a year. The student loan default rate of 4.20% is a good sign that graduates can afford their loan payments.

22 Degrees in Major Awarded
16,365 Total Students

The student to faculty ratio is 27 to 1. A typical student attending MJC will pay a net price of $11,267. 88% of students are awarded financial aid at this school.

18 Degrees in Major Awarded
12,057 Total Students

Of all the students who attend this school, 90% get financial aid. Grads earn an average early-career salary of $27,265 after earning their degree at this institution. 24 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio.

#4

Citrus College

Glendora
18 Degrees in Major Awarded
11,863 Total Students

The student to faculty ratio is 27 to 1. This public college charges it's students an average net price of $4,579. The full-time teacher rate is 39%.

#6

Orange Coast College

Costa Mesa
11 Degrees in Major Awarded
18,125 Total Students

Grads earn an average early-career salary of $34,590 after earning their degree at this institution. 36% of the teachers are full time. The student to faculty ratio is 27 to 1.

#7

College of the Desert

Palm Desert
7 Degrees in Major Awarded
10,932 Total Students

Of all the teachers who work at the school, 34% are considered full time. Roughly six years after entering college, graduates of this school earn $30,002 a year. This public school has an average net price of $12,571.

#8

Chaffey College

Rancho Cucamonga
6 Degrees in Major Awarded
20,025 Total Students

Seeking financial aid? At this school, 81% of students receive it. 24 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. The full-time teacher rate is 23%.

#9

Palomar College

San Marcos
4 Degrees in Major Awarded
21,141 Total Students

Of all the teachers who work at the school, 32% are considered full time. This public college charges it's students an average net price of $4,982. Seeking financial aid? At this school, 81% of students receive it.

#10

Santa Ana College

Santa Ana
3 Degrees in Major Awarded
20,118 Total Students

The student to faculty ratio is 28 to 1. Students who attend this public school pay an average net price of $4,745. Of all the students who attend this school, 90% get financial aid.

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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