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2023 Schools Highly Focused on Computer Graphics Major in California

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Schools Highly Focused on Computer Graphics Major in California

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 Computer Graphics Major in California” ranking is part of that endeavor.

In 2020-2021, 2,988 people earned their degree in computer graphics, making the major the 277th most popular in the United States.

Across California, there were 385 computer graphics graduates with average earnings and debt of $0 and $0 respectively.

This year’s “Schools Highly Focused on Computer Graphics Major in California” ranking analyzed 21 colleges that offered a degree in computer graphics. The colleges and universities that top this list are recognized because their computer graphics program is one of the largest majors offered at the school.

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Schools Highly Focused on Computer Graphics Major in California

The colleges and universities below are the best for california computer graphics students.

Top 21 Most Focused Colleges for Computer Graphics in California

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Academy of Art University
San Francisco, California

Out of the 21 schools in the Schools Highly Focused on Computer Graphics Major in California that were part of this year’s ranking, Academy of Art University landed the #1 spot on the list. San Francisco, California is the setting for this medium-sized institution of higher learning. The private for-profit school handed out ’s computer graphics degrees to 125 students in 2020-2021.

The undergrad student loan default rate at the school is 5.0%, which is quite low when compared to the national default rate of 10.1%.

Read full report on Computer Graphics at Academy of Art University

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California College of the Arts
San Francisco, California

You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend California College of the Arts. It ranked #2 on our 2023 Schools Highly Focused on Computer Graphics Major in California list. San Francisco, California is the setting for this small institution of higher learning. The private not-for-profit school handed out ’s computer graphics degrees to 27 students in 2020-2021.

The low undergrad student loan default rate of 4.2% 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%. 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.

Full California College of the Arts Computer Graphics Report

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Modesto Junior College
Modesto, California

You’ll join some of the best and brightest minds around if you attend Modesto Junior College. The school came in at #3 for the Schools Highly Focused on Computer Graphics Major in California. Modesto, California is the setting for this fairly large institution of higher learning. The public school handed out ’s computer graphics degrees to 28 students in 2020-2021.

Read more about Computer Graphics at Modesto Junior College

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Antelope Valley College
Lancaster, California

Out of the 21 schools in the Schools Highly Focused on Computer Graphics Major in California that were part of this year’s ranking, Antelope Valley College landed the #4 spot on the list. Antelope Valley College is located in Lancaster, California and, has a fairly large student population. In 2020-2021, this school awarded 37 ’s computer graphics degrees to qualified students.

Full Antelope Valley College Computer Graphics Report

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College of the Desert
Palm Desert, California

Out of the 21 schools in the Schools Highly Focused on Computer Graphics Major in California that were part of this year’s ranking, College of the Desert landed the #5 spot on the list. This fairly large school is located in Palm Desert, California, and it awarded 11 ’s computer graphics degrees in 2020-2021.

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Citrus College
Glendora, California

Citrus College came in at #6 in this year’s edition of the Schools Highly Focused on Computer Graphics Major in California ranking. Located in Glendora, California, this medium-sized public school handed out 24 diplomas to qualified ’s computer graphics students in 2020-2021.

Full Citrus College Computer Graphics Report

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Orange Coast College
Costa Mesa, California

With a ranking of #7, Orange Coast College did quite well on the 2023 Schools Highly Focused on Computer Graphics Major in California list. Located in Costa Mesa, California, this fairly large public school awarded 31 diplomas to qualified ’s computer graphics students in 2020-2021.

Read full report on Computer Graphics at Orange Coast College

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Chaffey College
Rancho Cucamonga, California

Chaffey College came in at #8 in this year’s edition of the Schools Highly Focused on Computer Graphics Major in California ranking. Chaffey College is a public institution located in Rancho Cucamonga, California. The school has a fairly large population, and it awarded 11 ’s degrees in 2020-2021.

The undergrad student loan default rate at the school is 3.7%, which is quite low when compared to the national default rate of 10.1%.

Full Chaffey College Computer Graphics Report

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Palomar College
San Marcos, California

Palomar College ranked #9 on this year’s Schools Highly Focused on Computer Graphics Major in California list. Palomar College is a fairly large public school situated in San Marcos, California. It awarded 9 ’s computer graphics degrees in 2020-2021.

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Santa Ana College
Santa Ana, California

Santa Ana College did quite well in the 2023 Schools Highly Focused on Computer Graphics Major in California ranking, coming in at #10. Located in Santa Ana, California, this large public school awarded 9 degrees to qualified ’s computer graphics students in 2020-2021.

Full SAC Computer Graphics Report

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Mt. San Antonio College
Walnut, California

Mt. San Antonio College came in at #11 in this year’s edition of the Schools Highly Focused on Computer Graphics Major in California ranking. Mt. San Antonio College is a large school located in Walnut, California that handed out 1 ’s computer graphics degrees in 2020-2021.

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SAE Expression College
Emeryville, California

With a ranking of #12, SAE Expression College did quite well on the 2023 Schools Highly Focused on Computer Graphics Major in California list. SAE Expression College is a private for-profit institution located in Emeryville, California. The school has a small population, and it awarded 0 ’s degrees in 2020-2021.

Read full report on Computer Graphics at SAE Expression College

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California State University - Chico came in at #12 in this year’s edition of the Schools Highly Focused on Computer Graphics Major in California ranking. Chico, California is the setting for this fairly large institution of higher learning. The public school handed out ’s computer graphics degrees to 0 students in 2020-2021.

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%.

Read more about Computer Graphics at Chico State

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Irvine Valley College
Irvine, California

Irvine Valley College landed the #12 spot on the 2023 Schools Highly Focused on Computer Graphics Major in California ranking. Irvine Valley College is a fairly large public school situated in Irvine, California. It awarded 0 ’s computer graphics degrees in 2020-2021.

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Allan Hancock College
Santa Maria, California

Allan Hancock College ranked #12 on this year’s Schools Highly Focused on Computer Graphics Major in California list. Allan Hancock College is located in Santa Maria, California and, has a medium-sized student population. In 2020-2021, this school awarded 0 ’s computer graphics degrees to qualified students.

Read more about Computer Graphics at Allan Hancock College

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Long Beach City College
Long Beach, California

Long Beach City College did quite well in the 2023 Schools Highly Focused on Computer Graphics Major in California ranking, coming in at #12. Long Beach City College is located in Long Beach, California and, has a large student population. In 2020-2021, this school awarded 0 ’s computer graphics degrees to qualified students.

Full Long Beach City College Computer Graphics Report

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University of California - Irvine did quite well in the 2023 Schools Highly Focused on Computer Graphics Major in California ranking, coming in at #12. Located in Irvine, California, this large public school handed out 0 diplomas to qualified ’s computer graphics students in 2020-2021.

With a freshman retention rate of 94%, the school does an excellent job of retaining its undergraduate students. The school has an impressive undergrad student loan default rate. It’s only 1.4%, which is much lower than the national rate of 10.1%.

Read full report on Computer Graphics at University of California - Irvine

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MiraCosta College
Oceanside, California

With a ranking of #12, MiraCosta College did quite well on the 2023 Schools Highly Focused on Computer Graphics Major in California list. Located in Oceanside, California, this fairly large public school handed out 0 degrees to qualified ’s computer graphics students in 2020-2021.

Full MiraCosta College Computer Graphics Report

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Gavilan College
Gilroy, California

Gavilan College ranked #12 on this year’s Schools Highly Focused on Computer Graphics Major in California list. This small school is located in Gilroy, California, and it awarded 0 ’s computer graphics degrees in 2020-2021.

Read more about Computer Graphics at Gavilan College

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College of San Mateo
San Mateo, California

College of San Mateo came in at #12 in this year’s edition of the Schools Highly Focused on Computer Graphics Major in California ranking. CSM is a medium-sized school located in San Mateo, California that handed out 0 ’s computer graphics degrees in 2020-2021.

Full CSM Computer Graphics Report

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Saddleback College
Mission Viejo, California

Saddleback College landed the #12 spot on the 2023 Schools Highly Focused on Computer Graphics Major in California ranking. This fairly large school is located in Mission Viejo, California, and it awarded 2 ’s computer graphics degrees in 2020-2021.

Full Saddleback College Computer Graphics Report

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