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Graphic Design Schools in California
Updated October 10, 2026
Compare Graphic Design programs across California.
Use the city links below to view nearby schools and training formats. Availability and requirements can differ by provider.
Graphic Design schools
#1
Academy of Art University
📍
San Francisco, CA
•In-state option•BOC Score
20.7
Academy of Art University is a Private for-profit, 4-year in San Francisco, CA serving about 3,587 students and accredited by Western Association of Schools and Colleges Senior Colleges and University Commission. Graduates gain job-ready skills that align with employer demand across CA.
College of Alameda is a Public, 2-year in Alameda, CA serving about 4,487 students and accredited by Western Association of Schools and Colleges Accrediting Commission for Community and Junior Colleges. Graduates gain job-ready skills that align with employer demand across CA.
Tuition
In-state tuition: $1,258
Out-of-state tuition: $9,898
Contact
555 Ralph Appezzato Memorial Pky Alameda, CA 94501
Allan Hancock College is a Public, 2-year in Santa Maria, CA serving about 8,052 students and accredited by Western Association of Schools and Colleges Accrediting Commission for Community and Junior Colleges. Graduates gain job-ready skills that align with employer demand across CA.
Tuition
In-state tuition: $1,156
Out-of-state tuition: $9,892
Contact
800 South College Drive Santa Maria, CA 93454-6399
American River College is a Public, 2-year in Sacramento, CA serving about 25,621 students and accredited by Western Association of Schools and Colleges Accrediting Commission for Community and Junior Colleges. Graduates gain job-ready skills that align with employer demand across CA.
Antelope Valley Community College District is a Public, 4-year in Lancaster, CA serving about 11,534 students and accredited by Western Association of Schools and Colleges Accrediting Commission for Community and Junior Colleges. Graduates gain job-ready skills that align with employer demand across CA.
Art Center College of Design is a Private nonprofit, 4-year in Pasadena, CA serving about 2,017 students and accredited by Western Association of Schools and Colleges Senior Colleges and University Commission. Graduates gain job-ready skills that align with employer demand across CA.
Azusa Pacific University is a Private nonprofit, 4-year in Azusa, CA serving about 2,759 students and accredited by Western Association of Schools and Colleges Senior Colleges and University Commission. Graduates gain job-ready skills that align with employer demand across CA.
Bakersfield College is a Public, 4-year in Bakersfield, CA serving about 17,280 students and accredited by Western Association of Schools and Colleges Accrediting Commission for Community and Junior Colleges. Graduates gain job-ready skills that align with employer demand across CA.
Barstow Community College is a Public, 2-year in Barstow, CA serving about 2,657 students and accredited by Western Association of Schools and Colleges Accrediting Commission for Community and Junior Colleges. Graduates gain job-ready skills that align with employer demand across CA.
Biola University is a Private nonprofit, 4-year in La Mirada, CA serving about 3,474 students and accredited by Western Association of Schools and Colleges Senior Colleges and University Commission. Graduates gain job-ready skills that align with employer demand across CA.
Butte College is a Public, 2-year in Oroville, CA serving about 8,890 students and accredited by Western Association of Schools and Colleges Accrediting Commission for Community and Junior Colleges. Graduates gain job-ready skills that align with employer demand across CA.
Cabrillo College is a Public, 2-year in Aptos, CA serving about 8,002 students and accredited by Western Association of Schools and Colleges Accrediting Commission for Community and Junior Colleges. Graduates gain job-ready skills that align with employer demand across CA.
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