Yuba City, California has 5 accredited schools offering graphic design programs. Yuba City has a population of about 69,545. Median household income is $72,322 (Census ACS 2023, 5-year). About 20.1% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor’s degree or higher. In California, the top-earning graphic design-related role is Art Director at a median $137,780 annually (BLS, May 2025).
Closest Graphic Design Schools to Yuba City
The accredited institutions listed below are the closest in our directory that offer graphic design programs near Yuba City, ranked by BOC Score and straight-line distance from Yuba City 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:
BOCSCORE
- 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 Yuba City.
Advertising never affects these rankings. Read the full methodology.
Acceptance rate
94%
Graduation rate
56%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry
$64,876
Avg net price
$9,338/yr
TuitionIn‑state$8,018
Out‑of‑state$20,618
Key stats- Retention rate: 81%
- Programs offered: 30
Source:Accreditor: Western Association of Schools and Colleges Senior Colleges and University Commission · IPEDS · College Scorecard
Acceptance rate
42%
Graduation rate
85%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry
$80,838
Avg net price
$14,741/yr
TuitionIn‑state$16,774
Out‑of‑state$50,974
Key stats- Retention rate: 93%
- Programs offered: 27
Source:Accreditor: Western Association of Schools and Colleges Senior Colleges and University Commission · IPEDS · College Scorecard
Acceptance rate
93%
Graduation rate
63%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry
$64,172
Avg net price
$14,480/yr
TuitionIn‑state$8,472
Out‑of‑state$21,072
Key stats- Retention rate: 83%
- Programs offered: 30
Source:Accreditor: Western Association of Schools and Colleges Senior Colleges and University Commission · IPEDS · College Scorecard
Graduation rate
41%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry
$70,484
Avg net price
$41,008/yr
TuitionContact school for pricing
Key stats- Retention rate: 88%
- Programs offered: 18
Source:IPEDS · College Scorecard
Graduation rate
26%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry
$44,170
Avg net price
$4,669/yr
TuitionContact school for pricing
Source:IPEDS · College Scorecard
Graduation rate
75%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry
$78,445
Avg net price
$25,447/yr
TuitionContact school for pricing
Key stats- Retention rate: 89%
- Programs offered: 32
Source:IPEDS · College Scorecard
Graduation rate
76%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry
$84,713
Avg net price
$35,333/yr
TuitionContact school for pricing
Key stats- Retention rate: 87%
- Programs offered: 17
Source:IPEDS · College Scorecard
Acceptance rate
11%
Graduation rate
93%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry
$92,446
Avg net price
$13,481/yr
TuitionIn‑state$16,347
Out‑of‑state$50,547
Key stats- Retention rate: 97%
- Programs offered: 20
Source:Accreditor: Western Association of Schools and Colleges Senior Colleges and University Commission · IPEDS · College Scorecard
Source: IPEDS / College Scorecard (2023 cohort). Browse all California schools on the California graphic design page.
Graphic Design Wages Near Yuba City
| Occupation | Median Annual Wage (California, statewide) |
|---|
| Graphic Designer | $75,130 |
| Art Director | $137,780 |
| Web and Digital Interface Designer | $136,110 |
| Special Effects Artist and Animator | $130,540 |
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.
Yuba City at a Glance
| Metric | Value | Source |
|---|
| Population | 69,545 | Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B01003) |
| Median household income | $72,322 | Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B19013) |
| Adults 25+ with bachelor’s+ | 20.1% | Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B15003) |
| Regional Price Parity (US=100) | 104.2 (above U.S. average) | BEA RPP 2024 |
Other Yuba City-Area Cities With Graphic Design Programs
- Oroville, CA – 25.5 mi away (45,445 pop)
- Lincoln, CA – 25.8 mi away (47,030 pop)
- Roseville, CA – 30.7 mi away (132,671 pop)
- Rocklin, CA – 30.8 mi away (62,787 pop)
- Grass Valley, CA – 31.8 mi away (34,508 pop)
Frequently Asked Questions
How many accredited graphic design schools are near Yuba City, CA?
Our directory has 5 accredited schools offering graphic design programs near Yuba City. The closest is Yuba College in Marysville, CA (2.6 miles), and the farthest of the schools shown is American River College (37.3 miles). 3 of the highlighted schools are flagged as offering distance education.
What are the highest-paying graphic design roles in California?
Based on BLS May 2025 state wage data, the top-paying graphic design-related roles in California are: Art Director ($137,780), Web and Digital Interface Designer ($136,110), Special Effects Artist and Animator ($130,540). Wages for Yuba City workers will track these statewide medians, adjusted for local cost of living.
Should I look at programs in Oroville instead of Yuba City?
Oroville, CA is 25.5 miles from Yuba City 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 Yuba City an affordable place to study graphic design?
Yuba City’s median household income of $72,322 (Census ACS 2023) is one input. Online programs let students stay in Yuba City 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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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.
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