by our College Data Analytics Team
When it comes to choosing a college, students have a lot of options - but not all of them are good. College Factual was founded, in part, to help students make the decision as to what would be the best school for them. Our “Schools Highly Focused on Graphic Communication Major in California” ranking is part of that endeavor.
In 2020-2021, 7,518 people earned their degree in graphic communications, making the major the 122nd most popular in the United States. In 2019-2020, graphic communications graduates who were awarded their degree in 2017-2019, earned an average of $28,311 and had an average of $25,483 in loans still to pay off.
Across California, there were 1,462 graphic communications graduates with average earnings and debt of $34,422 and $32,648 respectively.
For this year’s “Schools Highly Focused on Graphic Communication Major in California” ranking, we looked at 76 colleges that offer a degree in graphic communications. That schools that top this list have a program in graphic communications in which the largest percentage of students at the school are enrolled.
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The following schools top our list of the Best “Schools Highly Focused on Graphic Communication Major in California”.
Out of the 76 schools in the Schools Highly Focused on Graphic Communication Major in California that were part of this year’s ranking, Cogswell College landed the #1 spot on the list. Cogswell College is a private for-profit institution located in San Jose, California. The school has a small population, and it awarded 44 ’s degrees in 2020-2021.
The school has an impressive undergrad student loan default rate. It’s only 3.5%, which is much lower than the national rate of 10.1%.
Out of the 76 schools in the Schools Highly Focused on Graphic Communication Major in California that were part of this year’s ranking, Laguna College of Art and Design landed the #2 spot on the list. Laguna College of Art and Design is located in Laguna Beach, California and, has a small student population. In 2020-2021, this school awarded 25 ’s graphic communication degrees to qualified students.
The low undergrad student loan default rate of 4.0% is a good sign that students have an easier time paying off their loans than they might at other schools. For comparison, the national default rate is 10.1%.
You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend California College of the Arts. It ranked #3 on our 2023 Schools Highly Focused on Graphic Communication Major in California list. California College of the Arts is a small private not-for-profit school situated in San Francisco, California. It awarded 64 ’s graphic communication degrees in 2020-2021.
With a undergrad student-to-faculty ratio of 8 to 1, it’s easy to see that the school is committed to helping their undergraduates succeed. The undergrad student loan default rate at the school is 4.2%, which is quite low when compared to the national default rate of 10.1%.
Full California College of the Arts Graphic Communications Report
Out of the 76 schools in the Schools Highly Focused on Graphic Communication Major in California that were part of this year’s ranking, California Institute of the Arts landed the #4 spot on the list. CalArts is a small private not-for-profit school situated in Valencia, California. It awarded 45 ’s graphic communication degrees in 2020-2021.
The school has an impressive undergrad student loan default rate. It’s only 4.5%, which is much lower than the national rate of 10.1%. The impressive undergraduate student-to-faculty ratio of 5 to 1 means that students may have more opportunities to work more closely with their professors than they would at other schools.
You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend Academy of Art University. It ranked #5 on our 2023 Schools Highly Focused on Graphic Communication Major in California list. This medium-sized school is located in San Francisco, California, and it awarded 222 ’s graphic communication degrees in 2020-2021.
The low undergrad student loan default rate of 5.0% is a good sign that students have an easier time paying off their loans than they might at other schools. For comparison, the national default rate is 10.1%.
Read full report on Graphic Communications at Academy of Art University
SAE Expression College did quite well in the 2023 Schools Highly Focused on Graphic Communication Major in California ranking, coming in at #6. SAE Expression College is a small school located in Emeryville, California that handed out 11 ’s graphic communication degrees in 2020-2021.
Read full report on Graphic Communications at SAE Expression College
Southern California Institute of Architecture ranked #7 on this year’s Schools Highly Focused on Graphic Communication Major in California list. SCI-Arc is a private not-for-profit institution located in Los Angeles, California. The school has a small population, and it awarded 14 ’s degrees in 2020-2021.
The school has an excellent freshman retention rate of 93%, which means students like the school well enough to return for a second year. The school has an impressive undergrad student loan default rate. It’s only 1.2%, which is much lower than the national rate of 10.1%.
Laurus College ranked #8 on this year’s Schools Highly Focused on Graphic Communication Major in California list. Laurus College is a small school located in San Luis Obispo, California that handed out 11 ’s graphic communication degrees in 2020-2021.
Read full report on Graphic Communications at Laurus College
Art Center College of Design did quite well in the 2023 Schools Highly Focused on Graphic Communication Major in California ranking, coming in at #9. Art Center College of Design is a private not-for-profit institution located in Pasadena, California. The school has a small population, and it awarded 41 ’s degrees in 2020-2021.
The undergraduate student-to-faculty ratio of 8 to 1 is a sign that students will have more opportunities to engage with their professors one-on-one. The undergrad student loan default rate at the school is 3.2%, which is quite low when compared to the national default rate of 10.1%.
Full Art Center College of Design Graphic Communications Report
With a ranking of #10, Newschool of Architecture and Design did quite well on the 2023 Schools Highly Focused on Graphic Communication Major in California list. This small school is located in San Diego, California, and it awarded 7 ’s graphic communication degrees in 2020-2021.
The impressive undergraduate student-to-faculty ratio of 8 to 1 means that students may have more opportunities to work more closely with their professors than they would at other schools. The school has an impressive undergrad student loan default rate. It’s only 3.6%, which is much lower than the national rate of 10.1%.
Read more about Graphic Communications at Newschool of Architecture and Design
With a ranking of #11, Columbia College Hollywood did quite well on the 2023 Schools Highly Focused on Graphic Communication Major in California list. Columbia College Hollywood is a small school located in Tarzana, California that handed out 11 ’s graphic communication degrees in 2020-2021.
Full Columbia College Hollywood Graphic Communications Report
Los Angeles Film School ranked #12 on this year’s Schools Highly Focused on Graphic Communication Major in California list. Los Angeles Film School is a medium-sized school located in Hollywood, California that handed out 35 ’s graphic communication degrees in 2020-2021.
California Polytechnic State University - San Luis Obispo ranked #13 on this year’s Schools Highly Focused on Graphic Communication Major in California list. This large school is located in San Luis Obispo, California, and it awarded 94 ’s graphic communication degrees in 2020-2021.
With a freshman retention rate of 94%, the school does an excellent job of retaining its undergraduate students. The low undergrad student loan default rate of 0.7% is a good sign that students have an easier time paying off their loans than they might at other schools. For comparison, the national default rate is 10.1%.
Read full report on Graphic Communications at Cal Poly San Luis Obispo
College of San Mateo came in at #14 in this year’s edition of the Schools Highly Focused on Graphic Communication Major in California ranking. CSM is a medium-sized public school situated in San Mateo, California. It awarded 22 ’s graphic communication degrees in 2020-2021.
Read full report on Graphic Communications at College of San Mateo
Lake Tahoe Community College did quite well in the 2023 Schools Highly Focused on Graphic Communication Major in California ranking, coming in at #15. LTCC is a small public school situated in South Lake Tahoe, California. It awarded 2 ’s graphic communication degrees in 2020-2021.
Read full report on Graphic Communications at Lake Tahoe Community College
Loyola Marymount University did quite well in the 2023 Schools Highly Focused on Graphic Communication Major in California ranking, coming in at #16. Loyola Marymount is located in Los Angeles, California and, has a fairly large student population. In 2020-2021, this school awarded 26 ’s graphic communication degrees to qualified students.
The undergrad student loan default rate at the school is 1.8%, which is quite low when compared to the national default rate of 10.1%. Since the school has a undergrad student-to-faculty ratio of 10 to 1, those pursuing a degree will have more opportunities to interact with their professors.
With a ranking of #17, San Diego Mesa College did quite well on the 2023 Schools Highly Focused on Graphic Communication Major in California list. San Diego Mesa College is located in San Diego, California and, has a fairly large student population. In 2020-2021, this school awarded 20 ’s graphic communication degrees to qualified students.
Read more about Graphic Communications at San Diego Mesa College
Canada College landed the #18 spot on the 2023 Schools Highly Focused on Graphic Communication Major in California ranking. Canada College is a small public school situated in Redwood City, California. It awarded 14 ’s graphic communication degrees in 2020-2021.
Chapman University came in at #19 in this year’s edition of the Schools Highly Focused on Graphic Communication Major in California ranking. Chapman is located in Orange, California and, has a medium-sized student population. In 2020-2021, this school awarded 22 ’s graphic communication degrees to qualified students.
The school has an excellent freshman retention rate of 85%, which means students like the school well enough to return for a second year. The school has an impressive undergrad student loan default rate. It’s only 2.1%, which is much lower than the national rate of 10.1%.
Sacramento City College came in at #20 in this year’s edition of the Schools Highly Focused on Graphic Communication Major in California ranking. Sacramento City College is a fairly large public school situated in Sacramento, California. It awarded 34 ’s graphic communication degrees in 2020-2021.
With a ranking of #21, New York Film Academy did quite well on the 2023 Schools Highly Focused on Graphic Communication Major in California list. This small school is located in Burbank, California, and it awarded 10 ’s graphic communication degrees in 2020-2021.
The low undergrad student loan default rate of 3.8% is a good sign that students have an easier time paying off their loans than they might at other schools. For comparison, the national default rate is 10.1%. Since the school has a undergrad student-to-faculty ratio of 9 to 1, those pursuing a degree will have more opportunities to interact with their professors.
Columbia College ranked #22 on this year’s Schools Highly Focused on Graphic Communication Major in California list. Columbia Junior College is a small school located in Sonora, California that handed out 4 ’s graphic communication degrees in 2020-2021.
Read full report on Graphic Communications at Columbia College
Berkeley City College ranked #23 on this year’s Schools Highly Focused on Graphic Communication Major in California list. Berkeley City College is located in Berkeley, California and, has a medium-sized student population. In 2020-2021, this school awarded 10 ’s graphic communication degrees to qualified students.
College of the Redwoods came in at #24 in this year’s edition of the Schools Highly Focused on Graphic Communication Major in California ranking. Located in Eureka, California, this small public school handed out 5 diplomas to qualified ’s graphic communication students in 2020-2021.
Los Angeles Mission College came in at #25 in this year’s edition of the Schools Highly Focused on Graphic Communication Major in California ranking. This medium-sized school is located in Sylmar, California, and it awarded 24 ’s graphic communication degrees in 2020-2021.
Read more about Graphic Communications at Los Angeles Mission College
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