by our College Data Analytics TeamCollege Factual looked at 2 colleges and universities when compiling its 2025 Best Commercial & Advertising Art Schools in California ranking. When you put them all together, these colleges and universities awarded 116 degrees in commercial & advertising art annually.
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The schools below may not offer all types of commercial and advertising art degrees so you may want to filter by degree level first. However, they are great for the degree levels they do offer.
It's hard to beat Academy of Art University if you want to pursue a degree in commercial & advertising art. Located in the large city of San Francisco, Academy of Art University is a private for-profit university with a medium-sized student population.More information about a degree in commercial & advertising art from Academy of Art University
Woodbury University is a good decision for students pursuing a degree in commercial & advertising art. Woodbury is a fairly small private not-for-profit university located in the large city of Burbank.More information about a degree in commercial & advertising art from Woodbury University
Explore all the Best Commercial & Advertising Art Schools in the Far Western US Area or other specific states within that region.
| State | Colleges | Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|---|
| Washington | 831 | 68 |
| Oregon | 587 | 65 |
| Nevada | 354 | 7 |
| Hawaii | 267 | 5 |
One of 9 majors within the Design & Applied Arts area of study, Commercial & Advertising Art has other similar majors worth exploring.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Graphic Design | 1,414 |
| Visual Communications | 720 |
| Interior Design | 693 |
| Fashion Design | 531 |
| Game & Interactive Media Design | 363 |
| Other Design & Applied Arts | 347 |
| Illustration | 306 |
| Industrial Design | 276 |
| Commercial Photography | 2 |
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