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Modeling, Virtual Environments and Simulation programs in California

7 colleges in California offer Modeling, Virtual Environments and Simulation, from associate's degree to doctorate (research). The most graduates in 2023-24 came from Academy of Art University, University of Southern California, and University of California-Irvine.

Updated · Sources: IPEDS 2023-24, College Scorecard

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Colleges

Sorted by graduates in Modeling, Virtual Environments and Simulation. 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 Bachelor's degree Master's degree
    Average net price
    $40,613
    Graduation rate
    34%
    Median earnings (10 yrs)
    $39,008
  • University of Southern California

    Los Angeles, CA · 4-year · Private nonprofit

    Bachelor's degree Master's degree
    Average net price
    $32,740
    Graduation rate
    92%
    Median earnings (10 yrs)
    $92,498
  • University of California-Irvine

    Irvine, CA · 4-year · Public

    Bachelor's degree
    Average net price
    $14,251
    Graduation rate
    87%
    Median earnings (10 yrs)
    $80,735
  • University of California-Santa Cruz

    Santa Cruz, CA · 4-year · Public

    Master's degree
    Average net price
    $17,890
    Graduation rate
    75%
    Median earnings (10 yrs)
    $68,396
  • Naval Postgraduate School

    Monterey, CA · 4-year · Public

    Postbaccalaureate certificate Master's degree Doctorate (research)
  • University of Silicon Valley

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

    Bachelor's degree
    Average net price
    $27,815
    Graduation rate
    29%
    Median earnings (10 yrs)
    $51,017
  • California Institute of the Arts

    Valencia, CA · 4-year · Private nonprofit

    Master's degree
    Average net price
    $46,080
    Graduation rate
    67%
    Median earnings (10 yrs)
    $41,198

Program 11.0804, CIP 2020. Colleges and award levels from IPEDS 2023-24 completions; costs and outcomes from College Scorecard (June 2026).