Best Web Design Schools Near Hanford, CA (2026)

Updated September 7, 2026 BLS data College Scorecard On this page

Hanford, California has 4 accredited schools offering web design programs. Hanford has a population of about 59,389. Median household income is $73,544 (Census ACS 2023, 5-year). About 17.8% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor’s degree or higher. In California, the top-earning web design-related role is Software Developers at a median $174,410 annually (BLS, May 2025).

Closest Web Design Schools to Hanford

The accredited institutions listed below are the closest in our directory that offer web design programs near Hanford, ranked by BOC Score and straight-line distance from Hanford 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 Hanford. Advertising never affects these rankings. Read the full methodology.

Ranked by BOC Score — U.S. Dept. of Education outcome data. Advertising never affects rankings.

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#1

Bakersfield College

Bakersfield, CA 73.9 miles from Hanford
  • 4 year
24.0 BOC Score
Graduation rate 26%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $37,291
Avg net price $14,621/yr
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Key stats
  • Programs offered: 82

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#2

Laurus College

San Luis Obispo, CA 92.6 miles from Hanford
  • 4 year
  • Offers a fully online program
  • Accredited
48.6 BOC Score
Graduation rate 41%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $30,896
Avg net price $22,733/yr
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  • Retention rate: 84%
  • Programs offered: 6

Source:Accreditor: Distance Education Accrediting CommissionIPEDSCollege Scorecard

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#3

Santa Clara University

Santa Clara, CA 144.7 miles from Hanford
  • 4 year
  • Offers a fully online program
77.5 BOC Score
Graduation rate 90%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $109,183
Avg net price $50,062/yr
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  • Retention rate: 94%
  • Programs offered: 65

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#4

Moorpark College

Moorpark, CA 147.3 miles from Hanford
  • 4 year
65.2 BOC Score
Graduation rate 34%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $49,044
Avg net price $-2,296/yr
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  • Programs offered: 63

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

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#5

Foothill College

Los Altos Hills, CA 154.4 miles from Hanford
  • 4 year
  • Offers a fully online program
61.4 BOC Score
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: 69

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#6

Santa Monica College

Santa Monica, CA 173.0 miles from Hanford
  • 4 year
  • Offers a fully online program
63.0 BOC Score
Graduation rate 28%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $42,193
Avg net price $2,779/yr
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  • Programs offered: 72

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

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#7

West Los Angeles College

Culver City, CA 175.6 miles from Hanford
  • 4 year
  • Offers a fully online program
59.2 BOC Score
Graduation rate 18%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $38,537
Avg net price $9,634/yr
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 100%
  • Programs offered: 60

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#8

Academy of Art University

San Francisco, CA 182.0 miles from Hanford
  • 4 year
  • Offers a fully online program
20.7 BOC Score
Graduation rate 25%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $39,008
Avg net price $40,613/yr
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  • Retention rate: 71%
  • Programs offered: 36

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

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

Web Design Wages Near Hanford

Occupation Median Annual Wage (California, statewide)
Web and Digital Interface Designers $136,110
Web Developers $119,570
Graphic Designers $75,130
Special Effects Artists and Animators $130,540
Art Directors $137,780
Software Developers $174,410
Commercial and Industrial Designers $100,770
Desktop Publishers $71,930

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.

Hanford at a Glance

Metric Value Source
Population 59,389 Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B01003)
Median household income $73,544 Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B19013)
Adults 25+ with bachelor’s+ 17.8% Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B15003)
Regional Price Parity (US=100) 101.6 (above U.S. average) BEA RPP 2024

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many accredited web design schools are near Hanford, CA?

Our directory has 4 accredited schools offering web design programs near Hanford. The closest is Clovis Community College in Fresno, CA (39.0 miles), and the farthest of the schools shown is Laurus College (92.6 miles). 2 of the highlighted schools are flagged as offering distance education.

What are the highest-paying web design roles in California?

Based on BLS May 2025 state wage data, the top-paying web design-related roles in California are: Software Developers ($174,410), Art Directors ($137,780), Web and Digital Interface Designers ($136,110). Wages for Hanford workers will track these statewide medians, adjusted for local cost of living.

Should I look at programs in Lemoore instead of Hanford?

Lemoore, CA is 8.3 miles from Hanford and has its own set of local web design programs – see the city’s page. For online programs, distance matters less; for hybrid or in-person formats, comparing both can help.

Is Hanford an affordable place to study web design?

Hanford’s median household income of $73,544 (Census ACS 2023) is one input. Online programs let students stay in Hanford 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 Hanford

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

Data verified: September 7, 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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