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Virtual Modeling & Simulation Schools in California

In 2020-2021, 331 students earned their Modeling, Virtual Environments and Simulation degrees in CA.

In terms of popularity, Virtual Modeling & Simulation is the 9th most popular major in the state out of a total 28 majors commonly available.

Education Levels of Virtual Modeling & Simulation Majors in California

Modeling, Virtual Environments and Simulation majors in the state tend to have the following degree levels:

Education Level Number of Grads
Bachelor’s Degree 185
Master’s Degree 131
Post-Master’s Certificate 7
Postbaccalaureate Certificate 7
Associate Degree 7
Doctor’s Degree (Research / Scholarship) 1
Doctor’s Degree (Professional Practice) 1
Doctor’s Degree (Other) 1

Gender Distribution

In California, a modeling, virtual environments and simulation major is more popular with men than with women.

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Racial Distribution

The racial distribution of modeling, virtual environments and simulation majors in California is as follows:

  • Asian: 17.5%
  • Black or African American: 2.7%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 8.5%
  • White: 17.2%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 39.9%
  • Other Races: 14.2%
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Jobs for Virtual Modeling & Simulation Grads in California

In this state, there are 196,350 people employed in jobs related to a modeling, virtual environments and simulation degree, compared to 1,192,260 nationwide.

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Wages for Virtual Modeling & Simulation Jobs in California

A typical salary for a modeling, virtual environments and simulation grad in the state is $97,470, compared to a typical salary of $89,580 nationwide.

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There are 7 colleges in California that offer modeling, virtual environments and simulation degrees. Learn about the most popular 7 below:

#1

Academy of Art University

San Francisco
118 Degrees in Major Awarded
38% Graduation Rate
8,928 Total Students

25% of the teachers are full time. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 14 to 1. Most students complete their degree in 5.08 years.

70 Degrees in Major Awarded
83% Graduation Rate
36,303 Total Students

74% of students are awarded financial aid at this school. Students who attend this public school pay an average net price of $12,209. The average student takes 4.20 years to complete their degree at UC Irvine.

63 Degrees in Major Awarded
92% Graduation Rate
46,287 Total Students

62% of the teachers are full time. This school boasts a lower than average student loan default rate of 1.30%. It takes the average student 4.17 years to graduate.

36 Degrees in Major Awarded
74% Graduation Rate
19,161 Total Students

Seeking financial aid? At this school, 67% of students receive it. The full-time teacher rate is 75%. 25 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio.

#5

Cogswell College

San Jose
22 Degrees in Major Awarded
35% Graduation Rate
524 Total Students

The 3.50% student loan default rate is lower than average. Graduates earn an average $39,458 after graduation. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 36% are considered full time.

14 Degrees in Major Awarded
2,866 Total Students

The full-time teacher rate is 88%.

8 Degrees in Major Awarded
56% Graduation Rate
1,166 Total Students

5 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. Most students complete their degree in 4.18 years. This private school has an average net price of $56,876.

Virtual Modeling & Simulation Careers in CA

Some of the careers modeling, virtual environments and simulation majors go into include:

Job Title CA Job Growth CA Median Salary
Software Applications Developers 40% $123,630
Computer and Information Research Scientists 22% $128,370
Multimedia Artists and Animators 10% $84,740
Computer Programmers -5% $95,370

Below are some popular majors in the state that are similar to modeling, virtual environments and simulation.

Major Annual Graduates in CA
Computer Graphics 242
Web & Multimedia Design 227
Other Computer Software 78
Database Modeling & Administration 73

View all majors related to Virtual Modeling & Simulation

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