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California Multimedia Artists: Schools and Careers

Career Information for Multimedia Artists in California

Fast Facts for Multimedia Artists in California

  • Cities with highest percentage of jobs relative to population: San Francisco and San Jose
  • Cities with lowest percentage of jobs relative to population: San Diego and Santa Ana
  • Cities with the highest absolute number of jobs: San Francisco and Santa Ana

Salaries for Multimedia Artists in California

  • Metro areas with the highest median salaries: San Jose and San Francisco. (See table at bottom of page)

Schools for Multimedia Artists in California are listed below.

Selected Multimedia Training Schools in California

These schools offer particularly quick info upon request, and we have written detailed profiles for each (click school names to see the profiles).

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DeVry University
Alhambra, Anaheim, Colton, Fremont, Irvine, Long Beach, Palmdale, Pomona, San Diego, San Jose, Sherman Oaks

Started in 1931, DeVry has grown into one of the largest private universities in the U.S., with locations in many major metro areas.

  • Programs: Game And Simulation Programming
  • Degrees/Course Work: Bachelor
(Offerings vary by location; please request additional info.)

University of Phoenix
Bakersfield, Beale AFB, Chula Vista, Concord, Costa Mesa, Culver City, Diamond Bar, Elk Grove, Fremont, Fresno, Gardena, Imperial, LaMirada, Laguna Hills, Lancaster, Lathrop, Modesto, Murrieta, Oakland, Ontario, Palm Desert, Pasadena, Pleasanton, Rancho Cordova, Roseville, Sacramento, San Bernardino, San Diego, San Francisco, San Jose, Suisun City, Visalia, Woodland Hills

Founded in 1976, University of Phoenix is dedicated to meeting the needs of working students. Now the largest private university in North America, we offer conveniently located campuses and learning centers as well as a flexible online learning format.

  • Programs: Information Technology - Concentration In Multimedia And Visual Communication, Information Technology-Multimedia And Visual Comm, Online Program - Information Technology - Multimedia And Visual Communication
  • Degrees/Course Work: Bachelor
(Offerings vary by location; please request additional info.)

The Art Institutes
Los Angeles, Sacramento, San Bernardino, San Diego, San Francisco, Santa Ana, Santa Monica, Sunnyvale

The Art Institutes (AI) provides programs that stimulate the minds of its students with programs in design, the arts, game programming, culinary cuisine, and fashion.

  • Programs: 3D Modeling For Animation & Games, Animation Art & Design, Animation Art And Design, Computer Animation, Game Art & Design, ...
  • Degrees/Course Work: Bachelor , Diploma
(Offerings vary by location; please request additional info.)

Brooks Institute
Santa Barbara

Specializes in training related to filmmaking and photography, the schools training programs culiminate in a Bachelor's degree, or even a Master's degree in Photography.

  • Programs: Visual Journalism
  • Degrees/Course Work: Bachelor

International Academy of Design and Technology
Sacramento

Career-oriented design, visual arts and communications curricula in about ten major U.S. metro areas. Flexible class schedules and online study are available for working students.

  • Programs: Computer Animation, Digital Media, Digital Media & Animation, Digital Media Production, Game Design, ...
  • Degrees/Course Work: Associate, Bachelor

Platt College
Los Angeles, Ontario

Offers undergraduate degree and certificate programs in a wide variety of fields. Located on four California campuses and also in Oklahoma, Colorado, and Texas

  • Programs: Visual Communication - 3D Animation/Video
  • Degrees/Course Work: Bachelor
(Offerings vary by location; please request additional info.)

Laurus College
Atascadero, San Luis Obispo, Santa Maria

Get started on your career with Laurus College. We offer programs for careers in the computer and information technology, web design, business, and medical billing fields.

  • Programs: 3D Animation Certificate Program
  • Degrees/Course Work: Certificate
(Offerings vary by location; please request additional info.)

ITT Technical Institute
Anaheim, Lathrop, Oxnard, Rancho Cordova, San Bernardino, San Diego, Sylmar, Torrance, West Covina

With over 100 campuses in 34 states nationwide and online programs offered as well, the ITT Technical Institutes may have a program that is convenient for you. ITT Tech is dedicated to teaching technology.

  • Degrees/Course Work: Associate, Bachelor
(Offerings vary by location; please request additional info.)

Selected Online Schools for Multimedia Artists in California

DeVry University Online
Online

One of the largest post-secondary educators in the United States, DeVry provides access to many of its degree programs via the Internet.

  • Programs: Game And Simulation Programming
  • Degrees/Course Work: Bachelor

AIU Online
Online

Students can complete their career-oriented degree entirely through web-based classes attended at the their convenience and from just about anywhere that has quality Internet access.

  • Programs: Visual Communication
  • Degrees/Course Work: Associate

The Art Institute of Pittsburgh Online Division
Online

Established in 2000, the school blends creative arts and design education with the convenience of web-based learning. Students attend classes online with no pre-set schedule.

  • Programs: Game Art & Design, Interactive Media Design, Media Arts & Animation
  • Degrees/Course Work: Associate, Bachelor

International Academy of Design & Technology Online
Online

Offers Associate and Bachelor degrees in graphic design, web design and web development. Programs offered online

  • Programs: Digital Media Production, Game Production
  • Degrees/Course Work: Bachelor

More California Multimedia Training Schools

School NameCampusHighest AwardEnrolled
Academy of Art UniversitySan FranciscoMasters11,334
Allan Hancock CollegeSanta MariaAssociate13,176
American River CollegeSacramentoAssociate33,821
Antelope Valley CollegeLancasterAssociate13,312
Art Center College of DesignPasadenaMasters1,832
Berkeley City CollegeBerkeleyAssociate5,287
Bethesda Christian UniversityAnaheimMasters & First Professional345
Butte CollegeOrovilleAssociate12,228
Cabrillo CollegeAptosAssociate15,114
California College of the ArtsOaklandMasters1,613
California Institute of the ArtsValenciaMasters1,324
California State University-ChicoChicoMasters17,034
California State University-Dominguez HillsCarsonMasters12,082
California State University-East BayHaywardMasters13,124
Canada CollegeRedwood CityAssociate5,764
Cerritos CollegeNorwalkAssociate22,273
Cerro Coso Community CollegeRidgecrestAssociate4,577
Chaffey CollegeRancho CucamongaAssociate18,736
Citrus CollegeGlendoraAssociate11,467
City College of San FranciscoSan FranciscoAssociate46,411
Coastline Community CollegeFountain ValleyAssociate9,316
Cogswell Polytechnical CollegeSunnyvaleBachelor230
College of MarinKentfieldAssociate6,476
College of San MateoSan MateoAssociate10,516
College of the CanyonsSanta ClaritaAssociate17,499
College of the RedwoodsEurekaAssociate6,025
Crafton Hills CollegeYucaipaAssociate5,382
Cypress CollegeCypressAssociate13,592
De Anza CollegeCupertinoAssociate24,115
Diablo Valley CollegePleasant HillAssociate19,768
East Los Angeles CollegeMonterey ParkAssociate28,889
El Camino CollegeTorranceAssociate24,895
Folsom Lake CollegeFolsomAssociate8,193
Foothill CollegeLos Altos HillsAssociate18,132
Fullerton CollegeFullertonAssociate20,719
Gavilan CollegeGilroyAssociate6,049
Glendale Community College GlendaleGlendaleAssociate16,827
Golden West CollegeHuntington BeachAssociate13,354
Grossmont CollegeEl CajonAssociate17,359
Hartnell CollegeSalinasAssociate9,890
Imperial Valley CollegeImperialAssociate8,682
Las Positas CollegeLivermoreAssociate8,024
Long Beach City CollegeLong BeachAssociate25,536
Los Angeles City CollegeLos AngelesAssociate17,204
Los Angeles Mission CollegeSylmarAssociate8,493
Los Angeles Trade Technical CollegeLos AngelesAssociate13,194
Los Angeles Valley CollegeValley GlenAssociate17,264
Loyola Marymount UniversityLos AngelesDoctorate & First Professional8,977
Mendocino CollegeUkiahAssociate4,347
MiraCosta CollegeOceansideAssociate10,682
Mission CollegeSanta ClaraAssociate8,832
Monterey Peninsula CollegeMontereyAssociate9,238
Moorpark CollegeMoorparkAssociate14,495
Mount Jacinto CollegeSan JacintoAssociate14,197
Mt San Antonio CollegeWalnutAssociate29,842
Mt Sierra CollegeMonroviaBachelor511
Ohlone CollegeFremontAssociate11,083
Orange Coast CollegeCosta MesaAssociate24,424
Otis College of Art and DesignLos AngelesMasters1,177
Oxnard CollegeOxnardAssociate6,803
Palo Verde CollegeBlytheAssociate3,831
Palomar CollegeSan MarcosAssociate27,222
Pasadena City CollegePasadenaAssociate26,672
Porterville CollegePortervilleAssociate3,773
Rio Hondo CollegeWhittierAssociate21,041
Riverside Community CollegeRiversideAssociate30,961
Sacramento City CollegeSacramentoAssociate24,596
San Bernardino Valley CollegeSan BernardinoAssociate12,839
San Diego City CollegeSan DiegoAssociate17,013
San Diego Mesa CollegeSan DiegoAssociate21,437
San Diego Miramar CollegeSan DiegoAssociate10,650
San Francisco Art InstituteSan FranciscoMasters655
San Jose City CollegeSan JoseAssociate9,805
Santa Ana CollegeSanta AnaAssociate33,514
Santa Barbara City CollegeSanta BarbaraAssociate21,632
Santa Monica CollegeSanta MonicaAssociate28,958
Santa Rosa Junior CollegeSanta RosaAssociate25,626
Sierra CollegeRocklinAssociate18,859
The Fashion Institute of Design & Merchandising-Los AngelesLos AngelesBachelor4,644
The Fashion Institute of Design & Merchandising-San FranciscoSan FranciscoAssociate1,031
University of California-BerkeleyBerkeleyDoctorate & First Professional34,940
University of California-DavisDavisDoctorate & First Professional29,796
University of Southern CaliforniaLos AngelesDoctorate & First Professional33,408
Vanguard University of Southern CaliforniaCosta MesaMasters2,254
Ventura CollegeVenturaAssociate12,603
West Valley CollegeSaratogaAssociate11,210

Job Popularity in Metro Areas for Multimedia Artists

The map below shows job statistics for the career type by metro area, for California. A table below the map shows job popularity and salaries across the state.

Metro Areas Rated for Popularity (as of 2008) for:
Multimedia Artists

Listed below are metro areas ranked by the popularity of jobs for Multimedia Artists relative to the population of the city, as of 2008. Salary data was obtained from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics.

A Relative Popularity of 1.0 means that the city has an average number of the particular job, for its population, compared to the rest of the US. Higher numbers mean proportionally more jobs of that type.
Metro AreaJobsSalary
(2008)
Relative
Popularity

CALIFORNIA

   
San Francisco1,500$78,6508.1
San Jose520$93,7703.1
Oakland480$74,7302.5
Santa Ana530$62,9001.9
San Diego320$51,1101.3
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