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Computer Graphics programs in California

38 colleges in California offer Computer Graphics, from certificate (1 to 2 years) to certificate (12 weeks to 1 year). The most graduates in 2023-24 came from Academy of Art University, Santa Rosa Junior College, and California College of the Arts.

Updated · Sources: IPEDS 2023-24, College Scorecard

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Colleges

Sorted by graduates in Computer Graphics. No college pays to be on this list or to rank higher.

  • Academy of Art University

    San Francisco, CA · 4-year · Private for-profit

    Associate's degree Certificate (2 to 4 years) Bachelor's degree Master's degree
    Average net price
    $40,613
    Graduation rate
    34%
    Median earnings (10 yrs)
    $39,008
  • Santa Rosa Junior College

    Santa Rosa, CA · 2-year · Public

    Certificate (under 12 weeks) Certificate (12 weeks to 1 year)
    Average net price
    $6,331
    Graduation rate
    37%
    Median earnings (10 yrs)
    $47,224
  • California College of the Arts

    San Francisco, CA · 4-year · Private nonprofit

    Bachelor's degree
    Average net price
    $53,909
    Graduation rate
    61%
    Median earnings (10 yrs)
    $49,414
  • MiraCosta College

    Oceanside, CA · 4-year · Public

    Certificate (1 to 2 years) Associate's degree
    Average net price
    $7,339
    Graduation rate
    41%
    Median earnings (10 yrs)
    $43,845
  • Antelope Valley Community College District

    Lancaster, CA · 4-year · Public

    Certificate (1 to 2 years) Associate's degree Certificate (12 weeks to 1 year)
    Average net price
    $3,860
    Graduation rate
    34%
    Median earnings (10 yrs)
    $36,526
  • College of the Desert

    Palm Desert, CA · 2-year · Public

    Associate's degree Certificate (12 weeks to 1 year)
    Average net price
    $15,728
    Graduation rate
    31%
    Median earnings (10 yrs)
    $39,020
  • Orange Coast College

    Costa Mesa, CA · 2-year · Public

    Certificate (1 to 2 years) Associate's degree Certificate (12 weeks to 1 year)
    Average net price
    $7,203
    Graduation rate
    48%
    Median earnings (10 yrs)
    $47,348
  • Los Angeles Pacific College

    Los Angeles, CA · 2-year · Private for-profit

    Certificate (12 weeks to 1 year)
    Undergrads
    78
  • Modesto Junior College

    Modesto, CA · 4-year · Public

    Associate's degree Certificate (12 weeks to 1 year)
    Average net price
    $2,818
    Graduation rate
    30%
    Median earnings (10 yrs)
    $42,368
  • Palomar College

    San Marcos, CA · 2-year · Public

    Associate's degree Certificate (12 weeks to 1 year)
    Average net price
    $5,763
    Graduation rate
    38%
    Median earnings (10 yrs)
    $42,300
  • ABC Adult School

    Cerritos, CA · Less than 2-year · Public

    Certificate (12 weeks to 1 year)
    Average net price
    $12,465
    Graduation rate
    29%
    Undergrads
    173
  • Moreno Valley College

    Moreno Valley, CA · 2-year · Public

    Certificate (12 weeks to 1 year)
    Average net price
    $6,483
    Graduation rate
    34%
    Median earnings (10 yrs)
    $52,133
  • Santa Ana College

    Santa Ana, CA · 4-year · Public

    Certificate (1 to 2 years) Associate's degree Certificate (12 weeks to 1 year)
    Average net price
    $3,133
    Graduation rate
    31%
    Median earnings (10 yrs)
    $43,552
  • Woodbury University

    Burbank, CA · 4-year · Private nonprofit

    Bachelor's degree
    Average net price
    $33,692
    Graduation rate
    60%
    Median earnings (10 yrs)
    $65,668
  • Canada College

    Redwood City, CA · 2-year · Public

    Certificate (12 weeks to 1 year)
    Average net price
    $32
    Graduation rate
    47%
    Median earnings (10 yrs)
    $50,087
  • Saddleback College

    Mission Viejo, CA · 2-year · Public

    Associate's degree Certificate (12 weeks to 1 year)
    Average net price
    $4,152
    Graduation rate
    48%
    Median earnings (10 yrs)
    $50,874
  • Citrus College

    Glendora, CA · 2-year · Public

    Associate's degree Certificate (12 weeks to 1 year)
    Average net price
    $4,135
    Graduation rate
    41%
    Median earnings (10 yrs)
    $42,065
  • City College of San Francisco

    San Francisco, CA · 2-year · Public

    Certificate (12 weeks to 1 year)
    Average net price
    $6,906
    Graduation rate
    40%
    Median earnings (10 yrs)
    $45,805
  • Chaffey College

    Rancho Cucamonga, CA · 2-year · Public

    Certificate (1 to 2 years) Associate's degree
    Average net price
    $5,672
    Graduation rate
    36%
    Median earnings (10 yrs)
    $42,975
  • American River College

    Sacramento, CA · 2-year · Public

    Certificate (1 to 2 years) Certificate (12 weeks to 1 year)
    Average net price
    $7,999
    Graduation rate
    37%
    Median earnings (10 yrs)
    $40,162
  • Chabot College

    Hayward, CA · 2-year · Public

    Associate's degree Certificate (12 weeks to 1 year)
    Average net price
    $9,053
    Graduation rate
    47%
    Median earnings (10 yrs)
    $48,143
  • Gavilan College

    Gilroy, CA · 2-year · Public

    Associate's degree Certificate (12 weeks to 1 year)
    Average net price
    $6,542
    Graduation rate
    42%
    Median earnings (10 yrs)
    $47,169
  • Crafton Hills College

    Yucaipa, CA · 4-year · Public

    Certificate (under 12 weeks) Certificate (12 weeks to 1 year)
    Average net price
    $11,331
    Graduation rate
    31%
    Median earnings (10 yrs)
    $42,553
  • Cypress College

    Cypress, CA · 4-year · Public

    Certificate (1 to 2 years) Certificate (12 weeks to 1 year)
    Average net price
    $4,606
    Graduation rate
    37%
    Median earnings (10 yrs)
    $43,533
  • East Los Angeles College

    Monterey Park, CA · 2-year · Public

    Certificate (12 weeks to 1 year)
    Average net price
    $10,852
    Graduation rate
    37%
    Median earnings (10 yrs)
    $42,006
  • Allan Hancock College

    Santa Maria, CA · 2-year · Public

    Associate's degree
    Average net price
    $5,383
    Graduation rate
    26%
    Median earnings (10 yrs)
    $42,786
  • Berkeley City College

    Berkeley, CA · 2-year · Public

    Certificate (12 weeks to 1 year)
    Average net price
    $9,096
    Graduation rate
    36%
    Median earnings (10 yrs)
    $41,217
  • California State University-Chico

    Chico, CA · 4-year · Public

    Bachelor's degree
    Average net price
    $14,480
    Graduation rate
    63%
    Median earnings (10 yrs)
    $64,172
  • Coastline Community College

    Fountain Valley, CA · 2-year · Public

    Certificate (1 to 2 years)
    Average net price
    $16,341
    Graduation rate
    34%
    Median earnings (10 yrs)
    $44,483
  • Fullerton College

    Fullerton, CA · 2-year · Public

    Certificate (1 to 2 years)
    Average net price
    $6,134
    Graduation rate
    34%
    Median earnings (10 yrs)
    $43,366
  • Irvine Valley College

    Irvine, CA · 2-year · Public

    Associate's degree Certificate (12 weeks to 1 year)
    Average net price
    $2,090
    Graduation rate
    57%
    Median earnings (10 yrs)
    $49,156
  • Long Beach City College

    Long Beach, CA · 2-year · Public

    Associate's degree
    Average net price
    $6,202
    Graduation rate
    30%
    Median earnings (10 yrs)
    $38,870
  • Mission College

    Santa Clara, CA · 2-year · Public

    Certificate (12 weeks to 1 year)
    Average net price
    $5,080
    Graduation rate
    39%
    Median earnings (10 yrs)
    $50,936
  • Mt San Antonio College

    Walnut, CA · 2-year · Public

    Associate's degree
    Average net price
    $6,490
    Graduation rate
    45%
    Median earnings (10 yrs)
    $46,283
  • Ohlone College

    Fremont, CA · 2-year · Public

    Certificate (12 weeks to 1 year)
    Average net price
    $11,130
    Graduation rate
    52%
    Median earnings (10 yrs)
    $54,278
  • San Diego Miramar College

    San Diego, CA · 2-year · Public

    Certificate (1 to 2 years) Associate's degree
    Average net price
    $3,337
    Graduation rate
    48%
    Median earnings (10 yrs)
    $48,224
  • Santa Barbara City College

    Santa Barbara, CA · 2-year · Public

    Certificate (1 to 2 years)
    Average net price
    $11,315
    Graduation rate
    34%
    Median earnings (10 yrs)
    $47,647
  • University of California-Irvine

    Irvine, CA · 4-year · Public

    Master's degree Doctorate (research)
    Average net price
    $14,251
    Graduation rate
    87%
    Median earnings (10 yrs)
    $80,735

Program 11.0803, CIP 2020. Colleges and award levels from IPEDS 2023-24 completions; costs and outcomes from College Scorecard (June 2026).