Illustration programs in California
7 colleges in California offer Illustration, from associate's degree to master's degree. The most graduates in 2023-24 came from Art Center College of Design, Academy of Art University, and Laguna College of Art and Design.
Updated · Sources: IPEDS 2023-24, College Scorecard
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Colleges
Sorted by graduates in Illustration. No college pays to be on this list or to rank higher.
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Art Center College of Design
Pasadena, CA · 4-year · Private nonprofit
Bachelor's degree- Average net price
- $48,661
- Graduation rate
- 79%
- Median earnings (10 yrs)
- $71,958
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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
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Laguna College of Art and Design
Laguna Beach, CA · 4-year · Private nonprofit
Certificate (2 to 4 years) Bachelor's degree- Average net price
- $42,505
- Graduation rate
- 52%
- Median earnings (10 yrs)
- $47,867
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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
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California Baptist University
Riverside, CA · 4-year · Private nonprofit
Bachelor's degree- Average net price
- $26,285
- Graduation rate
- 62%
- Median earnings (10 yrs)
- $61,504
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California State University-Monterey Bay
Seaside, CA · 4-year · Public
Postbaccalaureate certificate- Average net price
- $13,663
- Graduation rate
- 59%
- Median earnings (10 yrs)
- $59,247
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San Diego City College
San Diego, CA · 2-year · Public
Associate's degree- Average net price
- $7,935
- Graduation rate
- 30%
- Median earnings (10 yrs)
- $38,503
Program 50.0410, CIP 2020. Colleges and award levels from IPEDS 2023-24 completions; costs and outcomes from College Scorecard (June 2026).