Graphic Design Schools in Sonoma, CA

Updated February 20, 2026 Table of Contents

Compare graphic design programs in Sonoma, California. Use this page to compare local programs, review typical training formats, and find nearby schools. Program availability, admissions requirements, costs, and outcomes vary by school, contact schools directly to confirm details.

Graphic Design Schools Near Sonoma, CA

#1

Napa Valley College

Napa, CA 10 miles away BOC Score 46.1
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Key stats
  • Programs offered: 28
  • Annual completions: 170

Source: IPEDSCollege ScorecardACCSC

#2

Sonoma State University

Rohnert Park, CA 12.1 miles away BOC Score 76.2
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  • Programs offered: 2
  • Annual completions: 83
  • Online programs available

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#3

Santa Rosa Junior College

Santa Rosa, CA 18.2 miles away BOC Score 60.0
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  • Programs offered: 69
  • Annual completions: 4,260
  • Online programs available

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#4

Solano Community College

Fairfield, CA 18.8 miles away BOC Score 61.5
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  • Programs offered: 43
  • Annual completions: 415
  • Online programs available

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#5

Pacific Union College

Angwin, CA 19.4 miles away BOC Score 68.3
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  • Programs offered: 9
  • Annual completions: 24
  • Online programs available

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#6

Dominican University of California

San Rafael, CA 21.6 miles away BOC Score 72.5
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  • Programs offered: 9
  • Annual completions: 335
  • Online programs available

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#7

Contra Costa College

San Pablo, CA 23.2 miles away BOC Score 38.8
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  • Programs offered: 25
  • Annual completions: 231

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#8

College of Marin

Kentfield, CA 23.6 miles away BOC Score 45.7
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  • Programs offered: 27
  • Annual completions: 175
  • Online programs available

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#9

Diablo Valley College

Pleasant Hill, CA 30.7 miles away BOC Score 69.3
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  • Programs offered: 51
  • Annual completions: 1,547
  • Online programs available

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#10

University of California-Berkeley

Berkeley, CA 30.8 miles away BOC Score 93.9
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  • In-state tuition: $16,347
  • Out-of-state tuition: $50,547
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  • Admission rate: 11%
  • Graduation rate: 93%
  • Programs offered: 5
  • Annual completions: 13
  • Online programs available

Source: IPEDSCollege ScorecardACCSC

California Graphic Design Salary Snapshot

California
California Median Pay $75,130 $36.12 per hour
U.S. Median Pay $62,960 $30.27 per hour
Data Year: 2025 SOC: 27-1024 Source: BLS OEWS

What to Compare (Quick Checklist)

  • Software training (Adobe Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign)
  • Portfolio development and critique process
  • Credential level (certificate, associate, or bachelor’s)
  • UX/UI, web design, or motion graphics specializations
  • Real-client projects or capstone work

Next Steps

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