by our College Data Analytics TeamThere was only one school in California to review for the 2025 Best Painting Bachelor's Degree Schools in California ranking. If you would like to see more options to choose from, check out the Best Bachelor's Degree Schools in the United States ranking..
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The painting school you choose to invest your time and money in matters. To help you make the decision that is right for you, we've developed a number of major-specific rankings, including this list of the Best Painting Bachelor's Degree Schools in California.
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The following list ranks the best colleges and universities for pursuing a bachelor's degree in painting.
Every student who is interested in a bachelor's degree in painting needs to look into California College of the Arts. Located in the city of San Francisco, California College of the Arts is a private not-for-profit college with a small student population.More information about a bachelor’s in painting from California College of the Arts
Explore all the Best Painting Colleges in the Far Western US Area or other specific states within that region.
| State | Colleges | Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|---|
| Washington | 521 | 5 |
| Oregon | 343 | 10 |
| Hawaii | 172 | 0 |
One of 13 majors within the Fine & Studio Arts area of study, Painting has other similar majors worth exploring.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Art Studies | 2,067 |
| Fine Arts | 1,418 |
| Art History | 393 |
| Other Fine Arts & Art Studies | 49 |
| Intermedia/Multimedia | 40 |
| Jewelry Arts | 10 |
| Ceramic Arts & Ceramics | 3 |
| Sculpture | 2 |
| Fiber, Textile & Weaving Arts | 2 |
| Printmaking | 1 |
