2024 Best Graphic Design Associate Degree Schools in California

Ranked #68 in popularity, graphic design is one of the most sought-after associate degree programs in the nation. This makes choosing the right school a hard decision.

There was only one school in California to review for the 2024 Best Graphic Design Associate Degree Schools in California ranking. If you would like to see more options to choose from, check out the Best Associate Degree Schools in the United States ranking..

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More Ways to Rank Graphic Design Schools

Since the program you select can have a significant impact on your future, we've developed a number of rankings, including this Best Graphic Design Associate Degree Schools in California list, to help you choose the best school for you.

 

Best Schools for Associate Students to Study Graphic Design in California

Explore the top ranked colleges and universities for graphic design students seeking a an associate degree.

Top California Schools for an Associate in Graphic Design

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Platt College - San Diego
San Diego, CA

Associate Degree Highest Degree Type

33 Annual Graduates

It's hard to beat Platt College - San Diego if you wish to pursue an associate degree in graphic design. Located in the large city of San Diego, Platt College - San Diego is a private for-profit college with a small student population.More information about a associate in graphic design from Platt College - San Diego

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FIDM/Fashion Institute of Design & Merchandising - Los Angeles
Los Angeles, CA

Associate Degree Highest Degree Type

19 Annual Graduates

Any student pursuing a degree in an associate degree in graphic design has to take a look at FIDM/Fashion Institute of Design & Merchandising - Los Angeles. FIDM Los Angeles is a small private for-profit school located in the large city of Los Angeles.More information about a associate in graphic design from FIDM/Fashion Institute of Design & Merchandising - Los Angeles

Best Graphic Design Colleges in the Far Western US Region

Explore all the Best Graphic Design Colleges in the Far Western US Area or other specific states within that region.

State	Colleges	Degrees Awarded
Washington	288	5
Oregon	260	32
Nevada	185	25

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Rankings in Majors Related to Graphic Design

One of 9 majors within the Design & Applied Arts area of study, Graphic Design has other similar majors worth exploring.

Majors Similar to Graphic Design

Related Major	Annual Graduates
Interior Design	267
Fashion Design	237
Visual Communications	82
Game & Interactive Media Design	31
Commercial & Advertising Art	27
Illustration	12

Notes and References

• The bars on the spread charts above show the distribution of the schools on this list +/- one standard deviation from the mean.
• The Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS) from the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), a branch of the U.S. Department of Education (DOE) serves as the core of the rest of our data about colleges.
• Some other college data, including much of the graduate earnings data, comes from the U.S. Department of Education’s (College Scorecard). More about our data sources and methodologies.