Graphic Design Schools In California

Graphic Design classes faculty can choose to work at one of 109 accredited graphic design schools in California. Below are statistics and other relevant data to help analyze the state of graphic design and graphic design training in California, which includes graphic design training at the following levels:

Graphic Design Certificate
Associates degree in Graphic Design
Bachelors degree in Graphic Design
Masters degree in Graphic Design
PhD degree in Graphic Design

Statistics

Professional Trends

California Vs. National Graphic Design Employment

California	26,390
National	192,240

Of all of the graphic design professionals that work in the US, approximately 14% work in California state.

Employment Growth for Graphic design professionals In California

2006	2007	2008	2009	2010
27,080	28,390	30,340	27,990	26,390

Yellow: Actual Values

Graphic Design is a shrinking field in California. There were 690 less graphic design professionals working in California in 2010, than there were in 2006. So, in four years, the number of graphic design professionals has shrunk by 3%. This decline is faster than the change in the number of graphic design professionals around the country. Nationally, the number of graphic design professionals has grown by 1% from 2006 to 2010.

Graphic Design VS. All Professions salaries in California

2006	2007	2008	2009	2010
$49,620	$52,720	$55,670	$57,180	$57,240
$48,885	$52,410	$54,744	$56,285	$57,176

Light Blue: Graphic Design
Dark Yellow: All Professions

The amount earned by graphic design professionals is increasing in California. In 2006 graphic design professionals made a mean salary of $49,620 per year, and in 2010 they made $57,240 per year.

Salary percentiles for Graphic design professionals in California

10th percentile	$30,320
25th percentile	$39,290
50th percentile	$51,940
75th percentile	$70,370
90th percentile	$91,100

This represents a growth in salaries of 13%. State trends for all professions mirror this growth. In California state, within the field of graphic design, there is a huge variation in pay. The highest paid graphic design professionals earn 200% more money than those in the bottom 10% of the pay bracket.

Average Salaries for Graphic design professionals and related professions in California

Art	$63,870
Computer Animation	$74,560
Design	$62,608
Graphic Design	$57,240
Visual Communications	$64,352
Web Design	$57,240

In California, graphic design professionals make, on average, less than their counterparts in related professions.

Educational Trends

Graphic Design programs available for each degree type for all schools in California

associate	89
bachelor	44
master	5
doctor	1
Certificate	104
Total	243

As the number of graphic design professionals is decreasing in California state, the number of students graduating from the 109 accredited graphic design schools in California state is increasing. In 2006, 1,352 students graduated from graphic design courses in California. And in 2010, 2,356 students graduated.

There was an increase in the number of graphic design school degree or certificate graduates in California by 74%. 43% of these graduates received a undergraduate certificate in graphic design.

Graphic Design Faculty Salaries in California

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