2022 Most Popular Master's Degree Colleges for Graphic Communications in California

Graphic Communications is about average in terms of popularity for master's degrees programs. That is, it ranks #168 out of the 326 majors across the country that we analyze each year. So, it might take a little more work to find colleges and universities that offer the degree program.

For its 2022 ranking, College Factual looked at 5 schools in California to determine which ones were the most popular for graphic communications students pursuing a master's degree. Combined, these schools handed out 133 master's degrees in graphic communications to qualified students.

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Choosing a Great Graphic Communications School for Your Master's Degree

The graphic communication master's degree program you select can have a big impact on your future. One of the reasons we created our Most Popular Master's Degree Colleges for Graphic Communications in California ranking is to help you make that choice.

A high popularity ranking isn't always a sign that a school has a great overall quality ranking for graphic communications, but it does mean that many students are choosing the school for some reason. Sometimes this is because the school offers a great educational experience, it is a good value, or it is highly focused on the program.

One Size Does Not Fit All

We have also developed a number of other rankings to help guide you in your decision-making process. To begin with, if this is not the degree level you are most interested in, you may want to check out one of the others noted above. If you would prefer to limit your search to a specific state or region of the county, see our rankings by location. Plus, you can view our other rankings for graphic communications.

Most Popular Schools for Master’s Students to Study Graphic Communications in California

Explore the most popular colleges and universities for graphic communications students seeking a a master's degree.

Most Well Attended Schools for Graphic Communication Students Working on Their Master's

1

Academy of Art University
San Francisco, CA

99 Annual Master's Degrees

#1 Best Quality In CA

Master's Degree Highest Degree Type

Academy of Art University is a popular option for students pursuing a master's degree in graphic communications. Academy of Art University is a moderately-sized private for-profit university located in the city of San Francisco. Potential students might also be interested to know that the school ranks #1 in quality for master's degrees in graphic communications in California.

There were about 99 graphic communications students who graduated with this degree at Academy of Art University in the most recent year we have data available.

After graduation, graphic communication master's recipients generally earn around $31,000 in the first five years of their career.

More information about a master’s in graphic communications from Academy of Art University

2

Southern California Institute of Architecture
Los Angeles, CA

14 Annual Master's Degrees

Master's Degree Highest Degree Type

You'll be surrounded by many like-minded peers at Southern California Institute of Architecture if you wish to pursue a master's degree in graphic communications. Located in the city of Los Angeles, SCI-Arc is a private not-for-profit school with a small student population. More information about a master’s in graphic communications from Southern California Institute of Architecture

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California College of the Arts
San Francisco, CA

11 Annual Master's Degrees

#2 Best Quality In CA

Master's Degree Highest Degree Type

California College of the Arts is a popular decision for individuals interested in a master's degree in graphic communications. Located in the large city of San Francisco, California College of the Arts is a private not-for-profit college with a small student population. You also may be intersted to know that the school ranks #2 in quality for master's degrees in graphic communications in California.

There were roughly 11 graphic communications individuals who graduated with this degree at California College of the Arts in the most recent data year.

More information about a master’s in graphic communications from California College of the Arts

4

California Institute of the Arts
Valencia, CA

9 Annual Master's Degrees

Master's Degree Highest Degree Type

You'll be surrounded by many like-minded peers at California Institute of the Arts if you want to pursue a master's degree in graphic communications. CalArts is a small private not-for-profit school located in the suburb of Valencia. More information about a master’s in graphic communications from California Institute of the Arts

5

California Polytechnic State University - San Luis Obispo
San Luis Obispo, CA

Cal Poly San Luis Obispo is a very large public university located in the small suburb of San Luis Obispo. More information about a master’s in graphic communications from California Polytechnic State University - San Luis Obispo

Best Graphic Communications Colleges in the Far Western US Region

Explore all the Most Popular Graphic Communications Schools in the Far Western US Area or other specific states within that region.

State	Colleges	Degrees Awarded
Washington	184	7

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Graphic Communications Related Rankings by Major

Graphic Communications is one of 3 different types of Communications Technologies & Support programs to choose from.

Graphic Communication Concentrations

Major	Annual Graduates
Animation, Interactive Technology, Video Graphics & Special Effects	133

Majors Similar to Graphic Communication

Related Major	Annual Graduates
Audiovisual Communications	16

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).
• Credit for the banner image above goes to Auburn University College of Architecture, Design and Construction. More about our data sources and methodologies.