Best Online Graphic Design Programs in Campbell, CA (2026)

Campbell, California has 5 accredited schools offering graphic design programs. Campbell has a population of about 42,848. Median household income is $147,128 (Census ACS 2023, 5-year). About 59.5% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor’s degree or higher. In the San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA metro area, the top-earning graphic design-related role is Web and Digital Interface Designer at a median $201,260 annually (BLS OEWS, May 2025).


Closest Graphic Design Schools to Campbell

The accredited institutions listed below are the closest in our directory that offer graphic design programs near Campbell, ranked by BOC Score and straight-line distance from Campbell city center. The list is rebuilt from federal IPEDS data on every site update.

How We Rank Schools

Every school list on this site is ordered by the BOC Score, computed from the most recent school-level data published by the U.S. Department of Education (College Scorecard and IPEDS). To qualify, a school must be currently operating and accredited by an agency recognized by the U.S. Department of Education. Each eligible school is then scored on five measures, percentile-ranked against schools at the same credential level:

  • Graduation rate 30%
  • Median earnings, 10 years after entry 25%
  • Average net price (lower is better) 20%
  • Retention rate 15%
  • Fully online availability 10%

Schools without enough outcome data appear after ranked schools, without a score. On this page, schools are ordered by distance from Campbell. Advertising never affects these rankings. Read the full methodology.

#1

San Jose State University

San Jose, CA 5.5 miles from Campbell BOC Score 86.3
  • 4 year
  • Campus + Online
Graduation rate 78%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $78,988
Avg net price $13,760/yr
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 87%
  • Programs offered: 40

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#2

University of Silicon Valley

San Jose, CA 9.3 miles from Campbell BOC Score 36.9
  • 4 year
  • Campus + Online
Graduation rate 50%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $51,017
Avg net price $27,815/yr
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 64%
  • Programs offered: 8

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#3

Foothill College

Los Altos Hills, CA 11.1 miles from Campbell BOC Score 61.4
  • 4 year
  • Campus + Online
Graduation rate 25%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $57,072
Avg net price $7,653/yr
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Key stats
  • Programs offered: 55

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#4

University of California-Santa Cruz

Santa Cruz, CA 21.6 miles from Campbell BOC Score 71.8
  • 4 year
  • Accredited
Acceptance rate 66%
Graduation rate 75%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $68,396
Avg net price $17,890/yr
Tuition
In‑state$16,005
Out‑of‑state$50,205
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 89%
  • Programs offered: 15

Source:Accreditor: Western Association of Schools and Colleges Senior Colleges and University CommissionIPEDSCollege Scorecard

#5

Northeastern University Oakland

Oakland, CA 36.7 miles from Campbell BOC Score 42.7
  • 4 year
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $92,538
Avg net price $25,181/yr
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 0%
  • Programs offered: 2

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#6

California College of the Arts

San Francisco, CA 41.6 miles from Campbell BOC Score 46.4
  • 4 year
Graduation rate 73%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $49,414
Avg net price $53,909/yr
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 90%
  • Programs offered: 10

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#7

San Francisco State University

San Francisco, CA 41.9 miles from Campbell BOC Score 78.9
  • 4 year
  • Campus + Online
Graduation rate 67%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $68,077
Avg net price $12,278/yr
TuitionContact school for pricing
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 83%
  • Programs offered: 36

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#8

Academy of Art University

San Francisco, CA 42.0 miles from Campbell BOC Score 20.7
  • 4 year
  • Campus + Online
Graduation rate 25%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $39,008
Avg net price $40,613/yr
TuitionContact school for pricing
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 71%
  • Programs offered: 21

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

Source: IPEDS / College Scorecard (2023 cohort). Browse all California schools on the California graphic design page.


Graphic Design Wages Near Campbell

Campbell is part of the San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA metro area (BLS area code 41940). Where MSA-level wages are published, the table below shows MSA medians; otherwise it falls back to California statewide.

OccupationMedian WageSourceCOL-Adjusted (US=100)
Graphic Designer$97,360San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA$88,188
Art Director$170,140San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA$154,112
Web and Digital Interface Designer$201,260San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA$182,301
Special Effects Artist and Animator$156,950San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA$142,165

Source: BLS, May 2025 Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics. The U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics publishes wage data at the metro (MSA) and state level – not by individual city.


Campbell at a Glance

MetricValueSource
Population42,848Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B01003)
Median household income$147,128Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B19013)
Adults 25+ with bachelor’s+59.5%Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B15003)
Regional Price Parity (US=100)110.4 (above U.S. average)BEA RPP 2024

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many accredited graphic design schools are near Campbell, CA?

Our directory has 5 accredited schools offering graphic design programs near Campbell. The closest is San Jose City College in San Jose, CA (2.9 miles), and the farthest of the schools shown is De Anza College (5.6 miles). 5 of the highlighted schools are flagged as offering distance education.

What are the highest-paying graphic design roles near Campbell?

Based on BLS OEWS May 2025 wage data, the top-paying graphic design-related roles near Campbell are: Web and Digital Interface Designer ($201,260), Art Director ($170,140), Special Effects Artist and Animator ($156,950). These reflect MSA-level medians where published, with California statewide fallback for occupations not reported at the metro level.

Should I look at programs in Los Gatos instead of Campbell?

Los Gatos, CA is 3.4 miles from Campbell and has its own set of local graphic design programs – see the city’s page. For online programs, distance matters less; for hybrid or in-person formats, comparing both can help.

Is Campbell an affordable place to study graphic design?

Campbell’s median household income of $147,128 (Census ACS 2023) is one input. Online programs let students stay in Campbell while attending lower-cost out-of-state schools, and California public universities often offer reduced in-state online tuition.

How do I verify a program is accredited?

Confirm institutional accreditation via the U.S. Department of Education database (U.S. Dept. of Education database), and check for any program-specific accreditation listed by the school.


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Other Programs Available in Campbell

Compare every accredited online degree program with city-level data for Campbell:

Data verified: July 30, 2026. Salary, employment, and tuition figures on this page are sourced from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (OEWS May 2025; Employment Projections 2024–2034) and the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard (2023 cohort). The source agency and data year are cited inline with every statistic.