Fast Facts for Multimedia Artists in California
Salaries for Multimedia Artists in California
Schools for Multimedia Artists in California are listed below.
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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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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

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.

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.

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.

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.
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.

International Academy of Design & Technology Online
Online
Offers Associate and Bachelor degrees in graphic design, web design and web development. Programs offered online
| School Name | Campus | Highest Award | Enrolled |
|---|---|---|---|
| Academy of Art University | San Francisco | Masters | 11,334 |
| Allan Hancock College | Santa Maria | Associate | 13,176 |
| American River College | Sacramento | Associate | 33,821 |
| Antelope Valley College | Lancaster | Associate | 13,312 |
| Art Center College of Design | Pasadena | Masters | 1,832 |
| Berkeley City College | Berkeley | Associate | 5,287 |
| Bethesda Christian University | Anaheim | Masters & First Professional | 345 |
| Butte College | Oroville | Associate | 12,228 |
| Cabrillo College | Aptos | Associate | 15,114 |
| California College of the Arts | Oakland | Masters | 1,613 |
| California Institute of the Arts | Valencia | Masters | 1,324 |
| California State University-Chico | Chico | Masters | 17,034 |
| California State University-Dominguez Hills | Carson | Masters | 12,082 |
| California State University-East Bay | Hayward | Masters | 13,124 |
| Canada College | Redwood City | Associate | 5,764 |
| Cerritos College | Norwalk | Associate | 22,273 |
| Cerro Coso Community College | Ridgecrest | Associate | 4,577 |
| Chaffey College | Rancho Cucamonga | Associate | 18,736 |
| Citrus College | Glendora | Associate | 11,467 |
| City College of San Francisco | San Francisco | Associate | 46,411 |
| Coastline Community College | Fountain Valley | Associate | 9,316 |
| Cogswell Polytechnical College | Sunnyvale | Bachelor | 230 |
| College of Marin | Kentfield | Associate | 6,476 |
| College of San Mateo | San Mateo | Associate | 10,516 |
| College of the Canyons | Santa Clarita | Associate | 17,499 |
| College of the Redwoods | Eureka | Associate | 6,025 |
| Crafton Hills College | Yucaipa | Associate | 5,382 |
| Cypress College | Cypress | Associate | 13,592 |
| De Anza College | Cupertino | Associate | 24,115 |
| Diablo Valley College | Pleasant Hill | Associate | 19,768 |
| East Los Angeles College | Monterey Park | Associate | 28,889 |
| El Camino College | Torrance | Associate | 24,895 |
| Folsom Lake College | Folsom | Associate | 8,193 |
| Foothill College | Los Altos Hills | Associate | 18,132 |
| Fullerton College | Fullerton | Associate | 20,719 |
| Gavilan College | Gilroy | Associate | 6,049 |
| Glendale Community College Glendale | Glendale | Associate | 16,827 |
| Golden West College | Huntington Beach | Associate | 13,354 |
| Grossmont College | El Cajon | Associate | 17,359 |
| Hartnell College | Salinas | Associate | 9,890 |
| Imperial Valley College | Imperial | Associate | 8,682 |
| Las Positas College | Livermore | Associate | 8,024 |
| Long Beach City College | Long Beach | Associate | 25,536 |
| Los Angeles City College | Los Angeles | Associate | 17,204 |
| Los Angeles Mission College | Sylmar | Associate | 8,493 |
| Los Angeles Trade Technical College | Los Angeles | Associate | 13,194 |
| Los Angeles Valley College | Valley Glen | Associate | 17,264 |
| Loyola Marymount University | Los Angeles | Doctorate & First Professional | 8,977 |
| Mendocino College | Ukiah | Associate | 4,347 |
| MiraCosta College | Oceanside | Associate | 10,682 |
| Mission College | Santa Clara | Associate | 8,832 |
| Monterey Peninsula College | Monterey | Associate | 9,238 |
| Moorpark College | Moorpark | Associate | 14,495 |
| Mount Jacinto College | San Jacinto | Associate | 14,197 |
| Mt San Antonio College | Walnut | Associate | 29,842 |
| Mt Sierra College | Monrovia | Bachelor | 511 |
| Ohlone College | Fremont | Associate | 11,083 |
| Orange Coast College | Costa Mesa | Associate | 24,424 |
| Otis College of Art and Design | Los Angeles | Masters | 1,177 |
| Oxnard College | Oxnard | Associate | 6,803 |
| Palo Verde College | Blythe | Associate | 3,831 |
| Palomar College | San Marcos | Associate | 27,222 |
| Pasadena City College | Pasadena | Associate | 26,672 |
| Porterville College | Porterville | Associate | 3,773 |
| Rio Hondo College | Whittier | Associate | 21,041 |
| Riverside Community College | Riverside | Associate | 30,961 |
| Sacramento City College | Sacramento | Associate | 24,596 |
| San Bernardino Valley College | San Bernardino | Associate | 12,839 |
| San Diego City College | San Diego | Associate | 17,013 |
| San Diego Mesa College | San Diego | Associate | 21,437 |
| San Diego Miramar College | San Diego | Associate | 10,650 |
| San Francisco Art Institute | San Francisco | Masters | 655 |
| San Jose City College | San Jose | Associate | 9,805 |
| Santa Ana College | Santa Ana | Associate | 33,514 |
| Santa Barbara City College | Santa Barbara | Associate | 21,632 |
| Santa Monica College | Santa Monica | Associate | 28,958 |
| Santa Rosa Junior College | Santa Rosa | Associate | 25,626 |
| Sierra College | Rocklin | Associate | 18,859 |
| The Fashion Institute of Design & Merchandising-Los Angeles | Los Angeles | Bachelor | 4,644 |
| The Fashion Institute of Design & Merchandising-San Francisco | San Francisco | Associate | 1,031 |
| University of California-Berkeley | Berkeley | Doctorate & First Professional | 34,940 |
| University of California-Davis | Davis | Doctorate & First Professional | 29,796 |
| University of Southern California | Los Angeles | Doctorate & First Professional | 33,408 |
| Vanguard University of Southern California | Costa Mesa | Masters | 2,254 |
| Ventura College | Ventura | Associate | 12,603 |
| West Valley College | Saratoga | Associate | 11,210 |
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.
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 Area | Jobs | Salary (2008) | Relative Popularity |
|---|---|---|---|
CALIFORNIA | |||
| San Francisco | 1,500 | $78,650 | 8.1 |
| San Jose | 520 | $93,770 | 3.1 |
| Oakland | 480 | $74,730 | 2.5 |
| Santa Ana | 530 | $62,900 | 1.9 |
| San Diego | 320 | $51,110 | 1.3 |
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